OSHA Inspection: ZACROS AMERICA, INC. (HEDWIN DIVISION)

Issued

May 5, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $5,297 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)(A): A walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was not protected with a guardrail system:     a) Zacros America,Inc./Hedwin Division, DE - On our about December 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure that their employees were protected with a guardrail system from falls of approximately ten (10)  to twelve (12) feet while working and walking on the mezzanine platform which houses multiple pieces of machinery [Rotary Air lock, Granulators, etc..] that are serviced.

Issued

May 5, 2017

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $7,415 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) Zacros America, Inc./Hedwin Division, DE - On or about December 15, 2016, the employer failed to adequately develop, clear and specific steps to be followed in order to control hazardous energy for employees who serviced or performed maintenance on energized equipment [e.g. Line #12 rotary air lock on the mezzanine level] within the production facility.    NOTE: The procedure must contain information which authorized employees must know to safely control hazardous energy. Over generalization can result in a document which has little or no utility to the employee who must follow procedure. However, while the procedure is required to be written in detail, this does not mean that a separate procedure must be written for each and every machine or piece of equipment. Similar machines and/or equipment (those using the same type and magnitude energy) that has the same or similar types of controls can be covered with a single procedure.

Issued

May 5, 2017

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolate:    a) Zacros American, Inc./Hedwin Division, DE- On or about December 15, 2016, employees who routinely repair and service  the rotary air lock machine, injection molding, and cube container machines were not provided training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy available in the workplace and the methods & means necessary for energy isolation.

Issued

May 5, 2017

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $3,178 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Zacros America,Inc./Hedwin Division, DE- On or about December 15, 2016, a site specific written hazard communication program was not developed and implemented for employees who are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as Benzoatic Propane, Citrus Mold Cleaner and Die Marker Lubricant at the worksite.

Issued

May 5, 2017

Abate by

May 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Zacros America, Inc./Hedwin Division,DE- On or about December 15, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that all employees were provided hazard communication training. These employees are exposed in the workplace to hazardous chemicals being used to develop the plastic bladders [e.g. Diethyiene glycol, d-Limonene, Hexane, etc.].