OSHA Inspection: WA PACKAGING LLC.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,988

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(1): Exit routes were not kept free of explosive or highly flammable furnishings or other decorations.  (a) Main production area:   On or about 8/24/16, LPG cylinders were stored to the right of the exit door.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) Soda line room:  On/or about 8/24/16, exit route on south side of room was partially blocked by palletized material.  (b) Main production area:  On or about 8/24/16, exit route at north side of room between doors 10 and 11 was blocked by palletized material.  (c) Cold storage room:  On or about 8/24/16, exit route at north side of room between doors 13 and 14 was blocked by palletized material.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (a) Cold storage room:  On or prior to 8/24/16,  west exit was not equipped with an "Exit" sign.  (b) Cold storage room:  On or prior to 8/24/16, north exit (between doors 13 and 14) was not equipped with an "Exit" sign.  (c) Main production area:  On or prior to 8/24/16, north exit (between doors 10 and 11) was not equipped with an "Exit" sign.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,988

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  (a) At the worksite:  On or prior to 8/24/16, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present during job tasks including but not limited to:  forklift operations and routine maintenance, including battery charging; material handling; and operation of production machinery.  These job tasks may necessitate the use of personal protective equipment such as foot protection, hand protection, and eye protection.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  (a) Throughout facility, main production floor and soda room:   On or prior to 8/24/16, the employer did not require the use of protective eyewear during forklift battery charging/maintenance, and production operations (cutting band straps, gluing, machine operation, saw operation, etc).

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet were exposed to electrical hazards:  (a) Throughout facility:   On or prior to 8/24/16, the employer did not require the use of safety toe footwear during manufacturing and material handling operations.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,988

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a) Forklift battery charging area:  On or prior to 8/24/16, an emergency eyewash unit was provided for use where employees charging and servicing forklift batteries were potentially exposed to eye contact with battery electrolyte solution (sulfuric acid).  Abatement note:  An emergency eyewash unit meeting the requirements of ANSI  Z358.1 should be installed in the immediate area.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $4,988

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  (a) Throughout the facility:  On or prior to 8/25/16, employees were not provided with training in the use of portable fire extinguishers.     Abatement note:  The employer must either correct the alleged violation item or implement a Fire Safety Policy as outlined in 1910.38(a) and (b), which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,236 · Current $6,236

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  (a) Soda line room:   On or prior to 8/2416, 480v/277v and 208v/120v panel boards on south wall of forklift battery charging area were not equipped with covers, exposing employees to potential shock and burn hazards.  (b) Soda line room:  On or prior to 8/24/16, feeders to large "Seimens" disconnect to right of 208/120v panel on south wall of forklift battery charging area were not run through conduit.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electrical equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  (a) Main production area:  On or about 8/24/16, "Universal" strip cutting machine (near door 9) main disconnect had a bent/damaged pull switch.   (b) Soda line room,  On or about 8/24/16, column near bottling line had a 120v junction box that was damaged, exposing conductors.  (c)  Main production area:  On or about 8/24/16, column near Universal strip cutting machine had a 120v junction box which was damaged and not secured to the column.  (d) Soda line room, forklift battery charging area:  On or about 8/24/16, quad 120v receptacle located between 480/277v and 208/120v panel boards was damaged and unsecured to the wall.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  (a) Throughout the facility:  On or prior to 8/24/16, each service, feeder, and branch circuit was not labeled at it's disconnecting means or overcurrent device to indicated its purpose.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $3,741

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  (a)    Soda line, packing:  On or prior to 8/24/16, an extension cord used to power two pedestal fans was visibly damaged from forklift traffic operating in the area, exposing employees to potential shock and burn hazards.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not keep records of fatalities, injuries and illnesses as required by this part:  (a)    At the worksite:  On or prior to 8/24/16, the employer did not keep records including but not limited to:  OSHA 300 form, Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses; 300-A form, Summary or Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses; and 301 form, Injury and Illness Incident Report.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  (a) At the facility, on or prior to 8/24/16:  The employer did not certify that all operators of the Cat 2ET4000 forklift trucks were trained and evaluated prior to permitting them to operate the unit(s).

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  (a) Soda line room, near bottling line:  On or prior to 8/24/16, two relocatable power taps (power strips) were connected to one another and used to provide power to two pedestal fans and miscellaneous electronic equipment.  Equipment is not approved for this service in that it is not designed for industrial use where it may be subjected to physical damage.