OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL PAPER CO., INC.

Issued

Jan 9, 2017

Abate by

Jan 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,300 · Current $3,700 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to collapse and struck-by hazards caused by damaged pallet rack systems.     (a) Workplace - Warehouse:  On or about 12/21/2016, the employer did not ensure that damaged pallet rack uprights were taken out of service before material was stored on racking cross members.

Issued

Jan 9, 2017

Abate by

Jan 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,180 · Current $500 Reduced

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) Worksite - Forklift Battery Charging Station:  On or about 12/21/2016, the employer did not ensure that employees had unobstructed access to eyewash solution in the area.

Issued

Jan 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:     (a) Worksite - Forklift Battery Charging Station:  On or about 12/21/2016, the employer did not ensure that employees had unobstructed access to the fire extinguisher at the forklift charging station.

Issued

Jan 9, 2017

Abate by

Jan 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,300 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(10): Smoking was not prohibited in battery charging area:    (a) Worksite - Forklift Battery Charging Station:  On or about 12/21/2016, the employer did not enforce a no-smoking policy near the battery charging area.

Issued

Jan 9, 2017

Abate by

Feb 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 12/21/2016, the employer did not ensure that forklift operators went through their practical training, evaluation and certification before operating forklifts.

Issued

Jan 9, 2017

Abate by

Jan 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,300 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): Conductors were not spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall first be spliced or joined to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose:     (a) Worksite - Forklift Battery Chargers:  On or about 12/21/2016, the employer did not ensure that forklift charging station cords were properly spliced and covered with an equivalent level of insulation.

Issued

Jan 9, 2017

Abate by

Jan 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:     (a) Worksite - Loading Dock Door:  On or about 12/21/2016, employees were exposed to a forklift charging cord with outer and inner insulation damage, as well as a damaged charging cord end connector.