OSHA Inspection: EXT PLASTICS

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3622.00 · Current $2717.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:    (a)  Extrusion Area:  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards as there were no machine specific lockout tagout procedures for Extruders # 1, # 2, and # 3 and the connected equipment including shears.     Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $2173.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a):  Throughout Facility:  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards as an employee had not received training and been evaluated prior to operating a powered industrial truck.  Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  (a):  Throughout Facility:  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards as it had been over three years since forklift operator's had been certified to operate the forklift.  Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $2173.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:    (a) Extrusion Area:  Extrusion Lines 1, 2, and 3 employees were exposed to amputation hazards from ingoing nippoints from rollers as the side guard on the second tower pull rollers were not secured when the machine was running.    Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2897.00 · Current $2173.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  (a) Extrusion Line 2:  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards from unguarded fan blades as the Patton pedestal fan was missing the center of the front guard.  This violation was abated during inspection. Abatement certification for this violation is not required.

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1630.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees such as damaged insulation.   (a)  Extrusion Line # 2:  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as the LED light cord had damaged insulation and was repaired with electrical tape.   This violation was abated during inspection. Abatement certification for this violation is not required.

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $1630.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) Extruder # 2:  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as there was an opening in the Start and Stop box.  This violation was abated during inspection. Abatement certification for this violation is not required.