OSHA Inspection: PACKAGE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8730.00 · Current $4365.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a fall hazard:     On or about November 14, 2016, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard in that the employee was standing on a  wooden pallet which was resting on the blades of a Toyota forklift (serial #12050)  while being raised to a height of approximately 16 feet in order to stock and retrieve products off the top shelf of a fixed storage rack system.  The pallet was not secured to the forklift blades and the employee was not wearing any personal fall protection such as a harness.

Issued

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $3118.00 Reduced

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):    On or about November 14, 2016, a workplace hazard assessment was not conducted for employees in the Shooting Department.

Issued

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  On or about November 14, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that employees had access to an emergency eye wash station or something similar that would allow for quick drenching/flushing of the eyes and body where employees are exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to:  Instapak 40W, GFlex QS and Instapak Port Cleaner in the Shooting Department.

Issued

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  Note:  Applies where all employees are expected to fight fires.    On or about November 14, 2016, the employer failed to provide training on the safe and proper use of a fire extinguisher where employees are expected to and authorized to use such in the facility.    a)  Note the employer may exercise one of the following options:     1. Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75 to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50 to the nearest unit for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR also apply.     2. Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sound of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d).     3. Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy shall include an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and 29 CFR 1910.39(a).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 related to the use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided, but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(e) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance, and testing of equipment).

Issued

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-01-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4988.00 · Current $2494.00 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):    On or about November 14, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that employees who are tasked with the operation of a Toyota powered industrial vehicle (serial #12050), were trained as competent to operate it within the facility.

Issued

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $1871.00 Reduced

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:    On or about November 14, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that multiple electrical feeder and/or branch circuit boxes located throughout the facility (along the interior aspect of the wall next to the restroom and the Shooting Department stations) were marked indicating the proper voltage and purpose of each unit.

Issued

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3741.00 · Current $1871.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(2): Switches, circuit breakers, and switchboards. Switches, circuit breakers, and switchboards installed in wet locations shall be enclosed in weatherproof enclosures.    On or about November 14, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that all utilized switches, circuit breakers, and switchboards installed in wet locations (in the Shooting Department) were enclosed with weatherproof enclosures.

Issued

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6236.00 · Current $3118.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    On or about November 14, 2016, the employer failed to train employees on the different types of chemicals that they are working with or around in the workplace.  Chemicals such as but not limited to:  Instapak Port Cleaner, Instapak 40W and GFlex QS.

Issued

2016-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and/or unobstructed. No materials or equipment may be placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route.   On or about November 14, 2016, the employer failed to keep clear, an emergency exit route in the main facility located right outside the administrative offices.  The exit route was impeded by materials and storage racks (width of egress route measured 26 inches and distance from the obstructions to the exit door measured 26 inches).