OSHA Inspection: POLYCONVERSIONS, INC.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,365 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of each workroom was not maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition.  When wet processes are used, drainage must be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats must be provided:       On or about January 20, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had employees exposed to slip/fall hazards from the accumulation of water on a concrete floor, through which employees walked multiple times on a daily basis, near the Old German Machine in Second Building.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,972 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A): The energy control procedures did not contain a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure.    On or about January 20, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had an employee perform maintenance and servicing operations on equipment within the facility, and the employer did not develop, document, and utilize energy control procedures with a specific statement of the intended use of the procedure.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:     On or about January 20, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had an employee perform maintenance and servicing operations on equipment within the facility, and the employer did not develop, document, and utilize energy control procedures with specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them:     On or about January 20, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had an employee perform maintenance and servicing operations on equipment within the facility, and the employer did not develop, document, and utilize energy control procedures with specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control:    On or about January 20, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had an employee perform maintenance and servicing operations on equipment within the facility, and the employer did not develop, document, and utilize energy control procedures with specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Jun 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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:        On or about January 20, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had employees exposed to burns and physical hazards, due to a portable fire extinguisher in the Main Building, which was blocked by stored goods.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,972 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:       On or about January 20, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had employees operate powered industrial trucks daily, and the employer did not conduct daily forklift inspections.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,760 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:     On or about January 30, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had employees exposed to unguarded moving parts associated with the Sleeve/Glove Machine in the Main Building.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:  On or about January 30, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had employees exposed to unguarded electrical hazards on the Sleeve/Glove Machine in the Main Building.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,577 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      On or about January 30, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had an employee exposed to amputation hazards from unguarded pulleys and the associated belt, on the Sleeve Maker machine in the Main Building.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):       On or about January 30, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had an employee exposed to amputation hazards from an unguarded belt on the Sleeve Maker machine, in the Main Building.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Jul 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,000

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 January 20, 2017, employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to Klean Strip Lacquer Thinner, Talon Silicon Lubricant, Spartan SD-20 All Purpose Degreaser, and WD-40, and the employer did not provide hazard communication training.  The training is required to include the following:      Information:  a. The requirements of this section,  b. Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals were present, and  c. The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets.      Training:  a. Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.)  b. The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area;   c. The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and,   d. The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in their work area.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

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):  On or about January 20, 2017, Polyconversions, Inc. had employees operate powered industrial trucks, and the employer did not certify that each employee had received training and evaluation as specified by 1910.178(l).  This certification would include:     a.         Name of the operator,  b.         Date of the training, c.         Date of the evaluation, and  d.         Identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.