OSHA Inspection: NEW WINCUP HOLDINGS, INC.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    On or about 7/26/2016, in the production area, employees engaged in production activities were observed exposed to slip hazards where the floors were slippery from materials such as but not limited to hydraulic fluid.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:  On or about 7/26/2016 throughout the facility, employees performed tasks such as but not limited to cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a variety of machines and equipment such as but not limited to Pre Expanders 1-8 and machinery along the HK Cup Lines. Written HECP (Hazardous Energy Control Program) procedures developed by the company contained deficiencies including but not limited to the following:  a.  Procedure identified on page 2 of the Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the HK Cup Machines did not include specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking or securing the equipment.  b. Procedure identified on page 2 of the Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the Hydraulic Pump that provides hydraulic pressure for cup machines did not include specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking or securing the equipment.  c. Procedure identified on page 2 of the Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the Printer OFF Line that prints the cups did not include specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking or securing the equipment.  d. Procedure identified on page 2 of the Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the HK Printer did not include specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking or securing the equipment.  e. Procedure identified on page 2 of the Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the Pre Expander 1 thru 8 that expands the EPS did not include specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking or securing the equipment.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control  On or about 7/26/2016 throughout the facility, employees performed tasks such as but not limited to cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a variety of machines and equipment such as but not limited to Pre Expanders 1-8 and machinery along the HK Cup Lines. Written HECP (Hazardous Energy Control Program) procedures developed by the company contained deficiencies including but not limited to the following:  a.  Procedure identified on page 2 of the Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the HK Cup Machines did not contain specific requirements for testing the machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of the lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.  b. Procedure identified on page 2 of the Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the Hydraulic Pump that provides hydraulic pressure for cup machines did not contain specific requirements for testing the machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of the lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.  c. Procedure identified on page 2 of the Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the Printer OFF Line that prints the cups did not contain specific requirements for testing the machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of the lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.  d. Procedure identified on page 2 of the Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the HK Printer did not contain specific requirements for testing the machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of the lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.  e. Procedure identified on page 2 of the Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the Pre Expander 1 thru 8 that expands the EPS did not contain specific requirements for testing the machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of the lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about 7/26/2016 throughout the facility, employees performed tasks such as but not limited to cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a variety of machines and equipment such as but not limited to Pre Expanders 1-8 and machinery along the HK Cup Lines. Written HECP (Hazardous Energy Control Program) procedures developed by the company had not been inspected within the last year.  Procedures that were not inspected include, but are not limited to the following:   a. Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the HK Cup Machines  b. Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the Hydraulic Pump  c. Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the Printer OFF Line d. Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the HK Printer e. Lockout/Tagout Procedure for the Pre Expander 1 thru 8

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):  On or about 7/26/2016, throughout the facility, employees performing tasks such as but not limited to cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting are exposed to potential injuries including but not limited to amputations where energy isolation could not be accomplished on machinery including but not limited to:  a. Line 2, machine 3 steam line valve missing handle b. Line 2, machine 3 air line valve missing handle c. Line 5, machine 1 water line valve missing handle d. Line 5, machine 1 air line missing valve allowing for no disconnecting means e. Line 5, machine 2 water line valve missing handle f. Line 4, machine 2 water line valve missing handle g. Line 4, machine 2 condensate valve missing handle h. Line 5, machine 3 steam valve missing handle i. Line 11, machine 1 air line valve missing handle j. Line 11, machine 2 steam line valve missing handle k. Line 11, machine 3 steam line valve missing handle l. Line 12, machine 1 water line valve missing handle m. Line 12, machine 1 air line valve missing handle n. Line 12, machine 1 condensate line valve missing handle o. Line 13, machine 3 steam line valve missing handle p. Line 13, machine 2 water line valve missing handle q. Line 13, machine 2 condensate line valve missing handle r. Line 13, machine 2 steam line valve missing handle s. Line 17, machine 1 air line missing handle  t. Line 18, machine 1 air line missing handle u. line 18, machine 3 air line missing handle

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by ingoing nip points and rotating parts:    a. On or about 7/26/2016 at the screw stacker #25 conveyor belt, an employee performing packing operations was exposed to amputation and caught-in related injuries where the in-going nip point of the conveyor belt was not guarded.     b. On or about 7/26/2016 at the screw stacker #23 conveyor belt, an employee performing packing operations was exposed to amputation and caught-in related injuries where the in-going nip point of the conveyor belt was not guarded.     c. On or about 7/26/2016 at Line 20, printer 9, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      d. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 1A, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      e. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 2C, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.    f. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 3, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      g. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 4A, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      h. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 5B, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      i. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 6C, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.    j. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 7D, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      k. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 8A, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      l. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer D24, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      m. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer D23, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      n. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer D22, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      o. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 19, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      p. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 20, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      q. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 18, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      r. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 17, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      s. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 16, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      t. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 15, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      u. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 14, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      v. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 13, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      w. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer 21, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      x. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer Offline 10, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the moving parts.      y. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer Offline 11, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.      z. On or about 7/26/2016 at printer Offline 12, employees working at or walking near the printer were exposed to amputation hazards where there was no guarding covering the rotating and reciprocating parts.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(i): Gears were not guarded by a complete enclosure:    On or about 7/26/2016 at the Offline 10 printer, operators were observed exposed to amputation and crushing hazards where, depending on the number of colors in the run, any of the four (4) print heads were left open during operation, exposing the rotating gears inside.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a. On or about 7/26/2016 in the pre-expander area, machine #3, an operator was observed exposed to amputation and caught-in hazards where a 12 inch chain and two 3 inch sprockets, 12 inches above the floor where the operator was working, were not guarded.    b. On or about 7/26/2016 on line 16, employees were exposed to amputation hazards where there were holes observed in the guard, 36 inches above the floor, exposing the rotating chain inside.      c. On or about 7/26/2016 on line 4, employees were exposed to amputation hazards where holes were observed in the guard, 36 inches above the floor, exposing the rotating chain inside.    d. On or about 7/26/2016 on line 5, employees were exposed to amputation hazards where holes were observed in the guard, 36 inches above the floor, exposing the rotating chain inside.    e. On or about 7/26/2016 on the Offline 11c machine, employees were exposed to amputation hazards where two (2) holes were observed in the guard, 9 inches and 13 inches above the floor where employees are walking, exposing the rotating chain inside.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $7,243

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  On or about 7/26/2016 in the Joy air compressor room, employees were exposed to struck-by injuries while performing grinding operations with the Dayton bench grinder that was missing the right tongue guard. The opening was measured at 3/4 inch.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:   On or about 7/26/2016 in the production area operators and nearby workers were exposed to caught-in related injuries including but not limited to avulsions and amputations where:   a. offline 12, trap winder guard was laying on the floor and not installed, exposing the 8 inch shaft located 8 inches above the floor,  b. line 19, inspector head was removed, exposing the threaded and keyed,  3/4 inch diameter, 7 1/2 inch long shaft, located 71 inches above the floor,    c. line 5 un-scrambler, unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 inch long, located 19 inches above the floor,  d. line 3 un-scrambler, unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 inch long, located 26 inches above the floor,  e. line 1 un-scrambler, unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 1/4 inch long, located 28 inches above the floor,  f. line 4 un-scrambler, unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 1/4 inch long, located 27 inches above the floor,  g. line 8 un-scrambler, unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 1/4 inch long, located 27 inches above the floor,  h. line 9 un-scrambler, unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 inch long, located 19 inches above the floor,  I. line 11 un-scrambler, unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 inch long, located 19 inches above the floor,  j. line 14 un-scrambler, unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 inch long, located 19 inches above the floor,  k. line 16 un-scrambler, unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 inch long, located 19 inches above the floor,  l. line 18 un-scrambler, unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 inch long, located 19 inches above the floor,  m. Printer 1A, bagger, trap winder guard was located on floor, exposing the 8 inch shaft located 8 inches above the floor,  n. Printer 19, bagger, trap winder guard was missing, exposing the 8 inch shaft located 8 inches above the floor,  o. Line 34 bagger, trap winder guard was missing, exposing the 8 inch shaft located 8 inches above the floor,  p. Bagger 25 conveyor belt, 1 inch diameter, 2 3/4 inch long roller shaft,  q. Line 21 Screw stacker unguarded rotating, keyed, 3/4 inch diameter, 2 1/4 inch long, located 20 inches above the floor,  r. Printer D24, bagger, trap winder guard was missing exposing the 8 inch shaft located 8 inches above the floor.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven -7 feet or less from floor or working platform was not enclosed with stationary casing(s):  On or about 7/26/2016 on the production floor, South side baggers including but not limited to:  a.  line 4 bagger, employees performing bagging operations were exposed to caught-by and avulsion related hazards where the vertical rotating shaft was not guarded. The 21 inch long, 3/4 inch diameter shaft, was located 55 inches above the floor.  b. line 1 bagger, employees performing bagging operations were exposed to caught-by and avulsion related hazards where the 21 inch long, 3/4 inch diameter vertical rotating shaft was not guarded 4 inches belowand 6 inches above the 11 inch guard, located 55 inches above the floor.  c. line 2 bagger, employees performing bagging operations were exposed to caught-by and avulsion related hazards where the 21 inch long, 3/4 inch diameter vertical rotating shaft was not guarded 3 inches below and 7 inches above the 11 inch guard, located 55 inches above the floor.  d. line 3 bagger, employees performing bagging operations were exposed to caught-by and avulsion related hazards where the 21 inch long, 3/4 inch diameter vertical rotating shaft was not guarded, located 55 inches above the floor.  e. line 5 bagger, employees performing bagging operations were exposed to caught-by and avulsion related hazards where the 21 inch long, 3/4 inch diameter vertical rotating shaft was not guarded 7 inches below and 3 inches above the 11 inch guard, located 55 inches above the floor.  f. line 6 bagger, employees performing bagging operations were exposed to caught-by and avulsion related hazards where the 21 inch long, 3/4 inch diameter vertical rotating shaft was not guarded 2 inches below and 11 inches above the 8 inch guard, located 55 inches above the floor.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $5,432

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I.:  On or about 7/26/2016, throughout the plant, employees were exposed to embolism and struck-by related injuries where compressed air was used for cleaning equipment and employees of materials including but not limited to Styrofoam balls. The compressed air was measured at 85 P.S.I. at the output nozzle.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a. On or about 7/26/2016,  employees were exposed to potential electrical shock, electrical burn, and electrocution hazards where exposed live electrical parts were not guarded against accidental contact at locations including but not limited to Line 20, printer 9, UV Lamp power wires were not installed properly. The 2-wire system was powered by a 3-wire flexible cord connected with wire nuts and the ground wire was not connected to the panel.    b. On or about 7/26/2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock, electrical burn, and electrocution hazards where exposed live electrical parts were not guarded against accidental contact at locations including but not limited to at Line 25 Bagger quad outlet right side missing screw allowing for the receptacle to be pushed into the box when male plug is inserted, exposing the live 120V electrical parts inside.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  On or about 7/27/2016 throughout the plant employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards where electrical floor fans had electrically charged outer metallic casings:  a. Orange 45 inch Maxx Air Pro at line 4, was receiving power from a flexible cord that had a missing ground pin,  b. Box floor fan marked "Th" at line 8, was receiving power from a flexible cord that had a broken ground,  c. Orange 45 inch Maxx Air Pro outside ink room was receiving power from a flexible cord that had a missing ground pin.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about 7/26/2016 Operators were exposed to potential electrocution hazards where there were unused openings at:  a. Line 20, Printer 9, stop button missing, exposing the live electrical parts inside. b. Line 20, Printer 9, rear of panel (2) two unused openings, exposing the live 208V/480V live electrical parts inside. c. Line 19/20 Panel box, missing knockout exposing the 120V/208V live electrical parts inside, operators used the open hole to hang a metal rod use to retrieve stuck products from the lines. d. Line 18 panel box, missing knockout exposing the 120V live electrical parts inside. e. Line 17 unused opening on Square D Start/stop box missing, exposing workers to the live 208V/480V electrical parts inside. f. Line 3 Square D electrical box missing (2) blanks, exposing the live 208V/480V electrical parts inside. g. Line 22 electrical box missing knockout exposing the live 230V electrical parts inside. h.Line 30 tip tray missing (2) two knockouts exposing the live 110V electrical parts inside. i. Line 25A metallic quad outlet missing left side receptacles exposing the live 110V electrical parts inside. j. Line 25, Dayton split phase motor 6XJ35BA, 115V 60Hz installed without being covered at electrical connections and was not connected at the ground. Water was identified within 6 feet of the hazard. k. Line 5 Bagger, trap winder was missing its guard/cover exposing the un-insulated copper wiring and screw caps.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about 7/26/2016 at the printer lines, operators and packers were exposed to electrical hazards where the printer heads on equipment including but not limited to the following, are repeatedly opened and closed straining the DC electrical cords : a. Printer 1A 90V DC Maroon cord  b. Printer 1A 90V DC Red cord c. Printer 1A 90V DC Green cord (both ends) d. Printer 2C 90V DC Maroon cord e. Printer 2C 90V DC Red cord f. Printer 2C 90V DC Green cord (Visibly exposed copper) g. Printer 4A 180V DC cord h. Printer 4A 180V DC cord i. Printer 4A 180V DC cord j. Printer 5B marked "6" 180V DC cord k. Printer 5B marked "6" 180V DC cord l. Printer 6C 180V DC cord m. Printer 7D 180V DC cord n. Printer 8A Black 90V DC cord o. Printer D23 108V DV cord p. On or about 7/26/2016 at Line 30, workers performing cleaning operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards where the power cord was not provided with strain relief.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Mar 10, 2017

Penalty

Initial $126,749 · Current $63,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:     On or about 7/26/2016 throughout the facility, employees performing tasks such as but not limited to cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting were exposed to hazards including, but not limited to amputation in that:    a. When performing servicing/maintenance on the pre-expansion lines, the employees were only locking out electrical and shutting off pneumatic and steam without bleeding residual energies.  Procedures were not utilized.   b. When performing servicing/maintenance on the cup lines, the employees were only locking out electrical and shutting off pneumatic and steam without bleeding residual energies.  Procedures were not utilized.  c. When employees were hand cleaning rollers on the printer lines with alcohol and rags, they relied on the E-stop and did not lock out.  Procedures were not utilized.  d. When employees were hand cleaning the bagger heat knives and tying scrap to winders, they relied on the E-stop and did not lock out or utilize blocking to isolate all energy sources. Procedures were not developed or utilized for non maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to tying the tail.  e. When performing clearing/unjamming operations on the unscrambler lines during the shift.  Procedures were not developed or utilized.  f. When installing new components such as but not limited to a new hydraulic pump on an existing line, procedures were not utilized.  g. At Kase printer # 25A, employees were performing clearing and cleaning operations while being exposed to amputation and caught-in related hazards where the UV mandrel continued to spin under power after the E-stop was depressed and the interlocked doors were opened.    Procedures were not utilized.  h. At Kase printer # 26, employees were performing clearing and cleaning operations while being exposed to amputation and caught-in related hazards where the UV mandrel continued to spin under power after the E-stop was depressed and the interlocked doors were opened.  Procedures were not utilized.  i. At Kase printer # 16, employees performing clearing and cleaning operations while being exposed to amputation and caught-in related hazards where the UV mandrel continued to spin under power after the E-stop was depressed and the interlocked doors were opened. Procedures were not utilized.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $126,749 · Current $63,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts:  On or about 7/26/2016 employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards where screw stackers were inadequately guarded:    a. at Screw stacker #20, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate with the right door open, exposing the pusher conveyor system.  b. at Screw stacker #21, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the right door installed, exposing the pusher conveyor system.  c. at Screw stacker #21, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the left door open, exposing the rotating screw.  d. at Screw stacker #23, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the right door installed, exposing the pusher conveyor system.  e. at Screw stacker #23, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the left door open, exposing the rotating screw.  f. at Screw stacker #24, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the right door installed, exposing the pusher conveyor system.  g. at Screw stacker #24, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the left door open, exposing the rotating screw.  h. at Screw stacker #25, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the right door installed, exposing the pusher conveyor system.  i. at Screw stacker #25, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the left door open, exposing the rotating screw.  j. at Screw stacker #25A, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the right door installed, exposing the conveyor belts system.  k. at Screw stacker #25A, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the left door open, exposing the rotating screw.  l. at Screw stacker #41, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the right door installed, exposing the rotating screw.  m. at Screw stacker #41, employees were exposed to caught in and amputation hazards where observed operating the machine with the interlock guards defeated by metallic screw caps installed over the sensors. The line continued to operate without the left door installed, exposing the conveyor belts system.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an amputation as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours:  On or about 10/27/2016 at 1600 Mountain Industrial Blvd, Stone Mountain GA, the employer failed to notify OSHA within 24 hours of the amputation.

Issued

Jan 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were being used as a permanent source for wiring.  On or about 7/26/2016 at line 5, employees performing cleaning operations with the leaf blowers were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards where the extension cord powering the blower was zip-tied to the frame of the machine.