OSHA Inspection: CARTHAGE SPECIALTY PAPERBOARD, INC.

Issued

Jun 28, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,438 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 the hazard of being crushed by a structural collapse:      a) On or about 1/27/2017:  Receiving area:  Numerous structural support columns were damaged, with bent and/ or cut webs and flanges.     Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard is to:    -- Utilize the services of a professional  structural engineer to determine what repairs or replacements are needed, and then follow the engineers report.  The repairs shall be completed in accordance with Section 606.2 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code as adopted by New York State.  Additional, a copy of the engineers report shall be provided to OSHA.    After the completion of repairs the structure shall be maintained as required in Section 305.2 of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code adopted by New York State.  Additional abatements could include installing concrete or steel bollards to protect the repaired columns from damage from fork trucks.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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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 the hazard of being struck by the load should the components of the overhead hoist, below the hook lifting device or bridge/ jib crane system fail:    a)  The following below the hook lifting devices were not inspected and/ or had no rated load capacity markings or manufacturer's markings:        1) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance area:  A drum lifting device in the oil storage area had no rated load capacity markings and not been inspected.         2) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance area:  A sheet steel clamp had no rated load capacity markings and had not been inspected.        3) On or about 2/15/2017, Machine room:  The paper roll lifting device on the dry end was not inspected.     Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to:        1. Inspect the lifting devices in accordance with ASME B30.20-2010, Section 20-1.3.        2. Mark the rated load capacity on the device in accordance with ASME B30.20-2010, Section 20-1.2.      b)  The following overhead hoists did not have rated load capacity markings on the hoist:        1) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance area:  Three CM, hand hoists had no load capacity markings on the hoists.        2) On or about 2/16/2017, Machine room:  A yellow colored wire rope hoist in the dry end had no load capacity markings.         3) On or about 2/16/2017, Machine room:  A yellow colored wire rope hoist was in use in the dry end while there were "dead" spots in its travel and while the brakes were either worn or not adjusted.    Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to:        1. Inspect the overhead hoists in accordance with ANSI B30.16-2007, section 16-2.        2. Mark the rated load capacity on the hoist or load block in accordance with ANSI B30.16-2007, section 16-1.1.    c)  The following bridge crane/ jib structures had no rating on the structure:         1) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance area:  Three beam structures used to support hoists were not provided with capacity ratings.           Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to:        1. Mark the load ratings on the support beams in accordance with ANSI B30.11-2010, section 11-1.1.    Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):  All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:    a) On or about 2/7/2017, Machine room:  There was an accumulation of explosive paper dust on the dry end of the machine room.        Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $3,650 Reduced

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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 was not maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats were not provided:    a) On or about 2/7/2017, Throughout the basement and sub basement:  Various pieces of process equipment was leaking water and pulp/ stock resulting in the floors to have standing water and sludge.      b) On or about 2/7/2017, Throughout the basement and sub basement:  Pieces of wood placed on the floor to walk on were wet and slippery due to water and sludge.        c) On or about 2/7/2017, Stock preparation area: A tote of Buspere 289 was leaking onto the floor causing the floor to be slippery.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:    a) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  There was loose and broken concrete creating a tripping hazard near the starch room door.     b) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  There was a metal frame in storage, which was located at the top of the starch tank platform, at the ladder access.        c) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  There was pitted concrete created a tripping hazard near the dry end break room.    d) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  There were metal plates that were lifting, creating a tripping hazard near the dry end break room.    e) On or about 2/7/2017, Outside near the headwall:  An exterior walk way, next to the water was not maintained free of snow and ice.       f) On or about 2/16/2017, Exterior stairs for the supply room entrance:  Snow and ice was not removed from the stairs.    g) On or about 2/16/2017, Exterior stairs at the warehouse:  Snow and ice was not removed from the stairs.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(a): Aisle(s) or passageway(s) were not kept in good repair:    a) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  There was pitted concrete creating a rough driving surface for powered industrial trucks near the dry end break room.    b) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  There were metal plates that were lifting, creating a rough driving surface for powered industrial trucks near the dry end break room.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,042 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface:    a) On or about 1/27/2017:  Storage Mezzanine:  Pallets of bagged material exerting a pressure on the storage room floor of 80 pounds per square foot, were stored in an area rated for 75 pounds per square foot.        b) On or about 2/16/2017: Stock prep area:  The concrete floor in front of the Beater room office was failing in that there were long longitudinal cracking on the underside of the floor, seepage, top side cracking, along with noticeable deflection as loaded fork trucks traveled over the floor section.    Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c): The employer did not provide, and ensure each employee used, a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces:    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Stock prep area:  Employees were climbing onto and off of the filler pulper conveyor without any ladder or stairway.         b) On or about 1/27/2017, Pulping area:  Employees were climbing onto and off of the rims of beater tanks without any ladder or stairway.         c) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Employees were accessing and egressing the underside of the paper machine without any ladder or stairway.     d) On or about 2/15/2017, Basement:  Employees were accessing and egressing a control room without a stairway.    e) On or about  2/15/2017, Flume rack:  Employees are accessing and egressing the rack truck, without a ladder or other safe means of access.         Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10):  A ladder with structural or other defects was not immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with §1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with §1910.22(d), or replaced:    a) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  There was a broken weld on a fixed metal ladder used to access the back side of the calender stack.     b) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  The bottom side rails of a fixed metal ladder used to access steam valves were rusted away, so that there was no support.     Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(7): Grab bars did not extend 42 inches (1.1 m) above the access level or landing platforms served by the ladder:    a) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  There was a series of dryer fan motor platforms located on the drive side of the dryer. There was no extensions or grab bars on the fixed ladders that serviced these platforms.     b) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  There was a platform underneath the wet end, accessed by a fixed metal ladder.  There was no extension or grab bars provided.      c) On or about 2/15/2017, Basement:  A metal ladder was used to access the top of the underliner pulper.  There was no extension or grab bar provided.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,825 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(b)(6): Each stair could not support at least five times the normal anticipated live load, but never less than a concentrated load of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) applied at any point;    a) On or about 2/7/2017, Outside:  Steps leading to the diesel tank were damaged with failed welds.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(f)(7): Handrails and the top rails of stair rail systems were not capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied in any downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5 cm) of any point along the top edge of the rail.    a) On or about 2/7/2017, Outside:  A set of steps consisting of eight risers had a hand rail that was not capable of withstanding an outward force of 200 pounds in that the rail swung freely.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,825 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): Each employee was not protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems:    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Store room:  There was a 9.5 inch diameter and a 4 inch diameter floor hole in the mezzanine of the store room.    b) On or about  1/31/2017, Machine room:  There was an 11 inch by 16 inch opening in the head box platform.       c) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  There was a 24 inch by 12 inch opening on the top liner machine chest platform.    d) On or about 2/15/2017, Basement:  There was a 6 inch by 7 inch hole in the floor at the base of the stairs for the top liner pulper motor.    e) On or about 2/15/2017, Basement:  There was a series of floor holes in the underliner motor area. The holes were 6 inches by 24 inches, 5 inches in diameter and 6 inches by 56 inches.     f) On or about 2/15/2017, Sub basement:  There was an open 10 foot long by 6 inch wide hole.      g) On or about 2/16/2017, Basement:  There were two floor holes in the main walkway in front of the cement chest access.  One floor hole was 12 inches by 3 inches, and the other was 23 inches by 13 inches.       Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv): The employer did not ensure each employee was protected from falling into a ladderway floor hole or ladderway platform hole by a guardrail system and toeboards erected on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the hole, where a self-closing gate or an offset must be used:    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Filler beater area:  The ladder openings on two platforms for the Drum screen were not provided with gates.  Employees exposed to falls of seven feet.    b) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The access ladders to the upper platform on the wet end were not provided with gates.  Employees exposed to falls of nine feet.    c) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The ladder access to the Kpress platform was lacking a gate.  Employees exposed to six foot falls.    d) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  Ladder access to the front and back calender stack platforms were not provided with gates. Employees are exposed to falls of 5.6 feet.     e) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  The ladder access to the starch tank platform was lacking a gate.  Employees were exposed to falls of ten feet.    f) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  The ladder access to the underliner dump chest was lacking a gate.  Employees exposed to falls of nine feet.    g) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  The ladder access to the backliner dump chest platform was not provided with a gate.  Employees exposed to falls of nine feet.    h) On or about 2/17/2017, Machine room:  The ladder access points to the dryer drum platforms on the tender side of the dryer were not provided with gates.    Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(5)(i):  The employer did not ensure each employee on a runway or similar walkway is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The runway between the upper platform on the wet end and the second floor had a section that was not provided with guardrails.     b) On or about  2/15/2017, Basement:  The runway inside of the collection pit was not provided with guardrails.     Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(7): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface near an opening where the outside bottom edge of the opening is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by the use of: (i) Guardrail systems; (ii) Safety net systems; (iii) Travel restraint systems; or, (iv) Personal fall arrest systems:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The upper platform on the wet end was not provided with a midrail and the top rail was at a height of 32 inches.  Employees exposed to falls of nine feet.    b) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Access to area from the upper platform to the head box had an opening on the side of the platform.  This exposed employees to falls of nine feet.    c) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The Kpress platform was missing a midrail.  Employees exposed to six foot falls.    d) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  A portion of the front calender stack platform was missing a rail system. Employees are exposed to falls of 5.6 feet.      e) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  A series of five dryer fan motor platforms located on the drive side of the dryers were not provided with fall protection.  Employees were exposed to falls of thirteen feet.    f) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  The top liner chest platform in the basement had a top rail at a height of 34 inches and no midrail.  Employees were exposed to falls of twelve feet.    g) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  The Overflow chest platform was not provided with midrails.  Employees exposed to falls of six feet.    h) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  The topliner pulper was not provided with rails.  Employees exposed to falls of seven feet.    i) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  The underliner dump chest platform was not provided with a midrail.  Employees exposed to falls of nine feet.    j) On or about 2/15/2017, Basement: Sides of the top liner pulper motor platform were lacking guardrails.  Employees exposed to falls of nine feet.     k) On or about  2/15/2017, Basement:  The chemical adding point for the collection pit was lacking a mid rail and had a top rail made of chain that deflected over 4 inches.  Employees exposed to falls of up to ten feet.    l) On or about 2/15/2017, Basement:  The underliner pulper base was not provided with rails.  Employees exposed to falls of seven feet.    Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(15): Except as provided elsewhere in this section or by other subparts of 29 CFR part 1910, the employer did not ensure each employee on a walking-working surface 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling:    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Filler beater area:  Employees were climbing on the frame of the drum screen, no fall protection was in use.  Employees exposed to falls of seven feet.     b) On or about  2/1/2017, Machine room:  Employees were working on the rewinder out feed tilt platform.  No fall protection was in use.  Employees exposed to falls of over four feet.      c) On or about 1/27/2017, Machine room:  Employees were required to walk and work on top of the wet end paper machine while performing cleaning work and changing felts.  Employees exposed to falls of up to nine feet.      d) On or about 2/7/2017, Flume rack:  Employees were walking on the walkway of the rack truck, no midrail is in place.  Employees exposed to falls of up to seven feet.       Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking-working surface:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The runway between the upper platform on the wet end and the second floor had a top rail with a height of 33.5 inches.  Employees exposed to falls of nine feet.      b) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The upper platform on the wet end had a top rail with a height of 32 inches.  Employees exposed to falls of nine feet.    c) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  The top liner chest platform in the basement had a top rail at a height of 34 inches.  Employees were exposed to falls of twelve feet.    Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment was not protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.    a) On or about 2/7/2017, Outside at the flume rack:  Employees accessing the mobile grapple were not restrained to prevents falls into the water intake racks.      b) On or about  2/15/2017, Outside at generator rack:  Employees working on metal decking above the water intake grates were not restrained to prevent falls into the water intake racks.      Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was equipped with stair rail systems and handrails per Table D-2:    a) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  Steps leading to the topliner machine chest had no rail system on one side and no mid rail on the other side.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a) On or about 2/16/2017, Boiler building:  A marked exit door from the electrical room was tied shut, preventing it from being opened.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) On or about 2/16/2017, Machine room:  An exit door located on the drive side of the dryer section was partially blocked by guards that had been removed from the dryer.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes were not arranged so that employees did not have to travel toward a high hazard area, unless the path of travel was effectively shielded from the high hazard area by suitable partitions or other physical barriers.    a) On or about 2/7/2017, Store room area:  Flammable liquids such as gasoline were stored outside of a flammable storage cabinet, and inside an opened flammable storage cabinet located next to the "store room exit".     Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,042 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  A fire alarm horn, located on the drive side wall, was disabled.    b) On or about 2/1/2017, Locker room:  An existing emergency light was not operational.    c) On or about 2/7/2017, Machine room:  Sprinkler heads located on the dry end of the machine room were not maintained, in that they were caked with paper dust.    d) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  An existing emergency light near the stairs to the compressor room was not operational.    e) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement: An existing emergency light near the MCC#2 was not operational.    f) On or about 2/15/2017, Pulper Room:  An existing emergency light was not functional.    g) On or about 2/16/2017, Warehouse:  An existing exit sign in the South West corner of the building was not operational as it was not lit as designed.       Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.261(b)(2): Emergency lighting was not provided at stairways and passageways or aisle ways used by employees for emergency exit in case of power failure:      a) On or about 1/31/2017, "Store Room" exit:  No emergency lighting was provided at the "store room" exit.      b) On or about 2/1/2017, Shipping area:  No emergency lighting was provided for the travel path near the battery charging area.      c) On or about 2/7/2017, Shipping area:  No emergency lighting was provided for the travel path in the dry end area.     d) On or about 2/15/2017, Basement:  No emergency lighting was provided in the travel path near the filler pulper.     Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Receiving area:  An exit door from the receiving area was not labeled with an "Exit" sign.    b) On or about 1/27/2017, Bulk storage mezzanine:  An exit door was not provided with an "Exit" sign.    c) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Drive side exit was not provided with an "Exit" sign.    d) On or about 2/1/2017, Shipping entryway:  The shipping exit door was not provided with an "Exit" sign.    e) On or about 2/7/2017, Roll cutter area:  An exit door was not provided with an "Exit" sign.    f) On or about 2/7/2017, Compressor room:  An exit door was not provided with an "Exit" sign.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Receiving area:  There were no directional signs indicating the path to the nearest exit.    b) On or about 1/27/2017, Bulk storage mezzanine: There were no directional signs indicating the path to the nearest exit.     c) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  There were no directional signs indicating the path to the nearest exit.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) On or around 2/16/2017, Throughout the facility:  Specific procedures that were documented, were not utilized regarding the identification and control of energy sources to facilitate lock out activities.  This included work on motors, beaters, steam lines, paper machine, drier and calender.  Energy sources include, but are not limited to electrical, hydraulic, steam, potential and liquid flow.      b) On or before 1/27/2017, Filler conveyor:  Employees were accessing the drive end of the filler conveyor and the top of the filler conveyor without locking out   the electric power source.    c) On or before 2/7/2017, Roll cutting area:   Employees were changing the cutting blades on the roll cutter without locking out the electric power source.    d) On or  before 2/15/2017, Basement:  Employees were cleaning the filler pulper trash dump without locking out the hydraulics.    e) On or about 2/16/17, Machine room:  The steam lines feeding the dryer sections were not locked out during the blow down.    f) On or about 2/16/2017, Machine room:  Lock out was not performed on the wet end during the wash down operation.  Employees were exposed to multiple pinch points.       Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew or craft:    a) On or about 2/16/17, Machine room:  Employees performing cleaning of the paper machine were not utilizing group lock out procedures, in that a single lock was applied to each dryer section electrical breaker, while more than one employee was exposed.     Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    a) On or before 2/16/2017, Throughout the facility:  Employees were not provided with locks to perform lock out procedures.       Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(I): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed:    a) On or before 2/16/2017, Throughout the facility:  The employer had not performed a periodic review of energy control procedures.      Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    a) On or before 2/16/2017, Throughout the facility:  Employees required to utilize locks and lock out procedures were not provided with training to ensure that the knowledge, and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls was acquired.       Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    a) On or about 2/16/2017, Warehouse:  Stacks of baled recycled paper and cardboard was stacked in the warehouse.  Bales were broken and stacks were leaning and collapsing.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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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) On or about 2/16/2017, Throughout the facility:  Employees were operating powered industrial trucks such as, but not limited to propane fueled fork trucks, electric rack truck and a diesel yard truck.   The employer did not ensure that the operators were competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely by providing training and evaluation as specified in paragraph (l).    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set:     a) On or about 2/16/2017, Filler beater area:  A Yale fork truck was left unattended with a load suspended.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    a) On or about 4/7/2017, Throughout the facility:  Employees were operating a Komatsu LP fueled fork truck, #30, with an inoperable head light and a deficient parking brake.    b) On or about 4/7/2017, Throughout the facility:  Employees were operating a Yale LP fueled fork truck with damaged tires and lacking an anti slip pad on the brake pedal.    c) On or about 4/7/2017, Throughout the facility:  Employees were operating an Aero/ Max L-9000 diesel yard truck that was lacking a headlight, and a seat that was supported by boards.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Mar 6, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift:    a) On or about 4/7/2017, Throughout the facility:  Employees were operating powered industrial trucks such as, but not limited to a Komatsu LP fueled fork truck, #30, a Yale LP fueled fork truck, #7, an Aero/ Max L-9000 diesel yard truck, and a Rack truck.  Inspections were not being performed on the vehicles at the end of the shift, or in the alternative, the beginning of a shift.        Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,260 Reduced

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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:    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Filler beater area:  A rotating agitator was not guarded on the Saturn clarifier.      b) On or about 1/27/2017, Machine room:  Pinch points on the wet end #1 roller were not guarded.    c) On or about 1/27/2017, Machine room:  Numerous pinch and nip points on the wet end press section were not guarded, both drive and tending side.      d) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Nip point created by a moving weight and moisture meter located at the exit from the third press was not guarded.    e) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Nip point created by a felt and roller located at the exit from the third press was not guarded.    f) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Nip point created by a rope carrier and pulleys located at the pass through between the wet end to dryers was not guarded.    g) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Nip point created by a rope carrier and pulleys located at the exit end of the dryers was not guarded.    h) On or about  1/31/2017, Machine room:  Nip point created by a rope carrier and pulleys located in the middle of the dryer end on the tender side was not guarded.    i) On or about 2/7/2017, Core cutting area:  The unused portion of the cutting blade on the core cutter was not guarded.    j) On or about 2/7/2017, Core cutting area:  The pinch point between the cores and the drive roller was not guarded.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Machine guard(s) on machine(s) were so installed that they offered accident hazards in themselves:    a) On or about 2/1/2017, Rewinder:  The guard on the rewinder slams down creating a crushing hazard.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:    a) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  A fan for a heater located in the dry end break room had a 4 inch by 4.5 inch opening, exposing a fan blade.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,260 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  A 12 inch section of 1.5 inch diameter shafting on the drive side blower motor was not guarded.      b) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  A 5 inch section of 3 inch diameter shaft for the calender drive was not guarded.           c) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  A 2 foot section of 3 inch diameter shaft by the rewinder pulpit was not guarded.      d) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  A 2.5 inch section of a 1 inch diameter shaft for the calender hydraulic pump was not guarded.     e) On or about 2/15/2017, Basement:  A 3 inch section of a 1 inch diameter shaft on the clear water pump was not guarded.      f) On or about 2/16/2017, Boiler room:  A 4 inch section of a 2 inch diameter shaft on a feed water pump was not completely guarded.       Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2): Revolving surfaces of shaft coupling(s) were not covered by a safety sleeve:    a) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  A coupler on a 3 inch diameter shaft for the calender drive was not guarded.           b) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  A coupler on a 3 inch diameter shaft by the rewinder pulpit was not guarded.      c) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  A coupler on a shaft for the underliner dump chest was not guarded.      d) On or about 2/15/2017, Basement:  A coupler on a shaft for the filler pulper was not guarded.     Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.261(k)(2)(ii): Ends of rotating shafts were not completely guarded:    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Machine room:  The shaft end of #1 roller was not guarded.       b) On or about 1/27/2017, Machine room:  The shaft end of #6 roller was not guarded.         c) On or about 1/27/2017, Machine room:  Numerous shaft ends at press section #1 were not guarded.    d) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The shaft end on the back side of the suction drum was not guarded.     e) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The shaft end on the back side of #1 roller was not guarded.    f) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The shaft end of the Kpress was not guarded.    g) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  A shaft at the exit from the third press was not guarded.    h) On or about 2/16/2017, Machine room:  The shaft end on the rewinder spool was not guarded.    Abatement documentation is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) On or about 2/7/2017, Roll cutting area:  Two chains and associated sprockets were partially guarded on the roll cutter machine.       Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $3,650 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iv): Cutting or welding was permitted in areas before the areas were inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations:    a) On or about 1/27/2017, In the facility:  Welding and cutting operations were performed on the production floor without approval from an individual responsible for the operation.  No hot work permit system was in place.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii): Approved protective equipment (designated P(F) in Figures Q1, Q2, and Q3) were not installed in fuel gas piping system:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  An oxy-acetylene torch was used without any anti flow back devices.     Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii): Cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors were not replaced:    a) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance shop:  A Lincoln Idealarc arc welder had been in use with a cord that was damaged 2.5 feet from the electrode holder.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,605 · Current $3,650 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.261(a)(3)(i): Industrial lighting was not in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Practice for Industrial Lighting, A11.1 - 1965 (R-1970), which is incorporated by reference as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6:     a) On or about 2/7/2017, Compressor Room:  The stair way from the compressor room to the basement was not provided with adequate lighting as there were only 2 foot candles of light present.      b) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement main walk way:  The majority of the main walk way in the basement was not provided with adequate lighting as there were only 2.8 foot candles of light present.      c) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement, work areas on either sides of the main walk way:  The work areas on either side of the main walk way were provided with adequate lighting as there was less than 1 foot candle of light present.      d) On or about 2/15/2017, Wet end of paper machine:  The drive side was not provided with adequate lighting as there was only 2 foot candles of light present.      e) On or about 2/15/2017, Stairs to basement by roll splitter:  The stairs to the basement by the roll splitter were not provided with adequate lighting as there was less than 1 foot candle of light present.      f) On or about 2/15/2017, Generator room:  The generator room was not provided with adequate lighting as there was only 1.5 foot candles of light present.      g) On or about 2/15/2017, Beater area:  The beater pulper pulpit was not provided with adequate lighting as there was less than 2 foot candles of light present.      h) On or about 2/15/2017, Beater area:  The stairs to the second floor near the beater area break room were not provided with adequate lighting as there was less than 1 foot candle of light present.      i) On or about 2/15/2017, Store room area:  The main exit and access for the facility referred to as the store room exit was not provided with adequate lighting as there was only 0.1 foot candles of light present on the outside and only 0.3 foot candles of light present on the inside of the exit.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.261(a)(3)(iii): Elevators were not maintained and operated in accordance with the Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, and Moving Walks, A17.1 - 1965, including Supplements A17.1a - 1967, A17.1b - 1968, A17.1c - 1969, and A17.1d - 1970, which is incorporated by reference as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6:    a) On or about 2/15/2017, In the facility:  The "Giant Lift Equipment" freight elevator was not provided with a capacity plate, was not provided with frequent inspections, and had an inoperable door interlock on the first floor, as is required by ANSI 17.1 sections 207.3, 900.6, and 111.3.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.261(k)(1): Emergency stop buttons on the paper machines were not located in such a matter that was easily accessible for employees to quickly disconnect the machine from the source of power in case of emergency and were not tested periodically by making use of them while stopping the machine:       a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The emergency stop buttons and pull cords were not tested periodically by using them to stop the machine.      b) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  An emergency stop button on the back side of the calendar roll  was not operational.         Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.261(k)(2)(v): Oil cups and grease fittings were not placed in a safe location remote from nip and heat hazards:      a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  A series of grease fittings for the dryers were located near the steam lines.      b) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  A grease fitting located on the drive side of the paper machine was located next to a blower motor shaft.          Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.261(k)(12): Dryer gears were not guarded:     a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Guards were removed to facilitate the oiling process, exposing the oiler to the hazard of rotating dryer gears nips, spokes and hot pipes.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.261(k)(11): Exposed steam and hot water pipe(s) within 7 feet of the floor or working platform were not covered with insulating material or otherwise guarded in a manner to prevent contact:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The drive side steam lines including the header, supply and return lines were not insulated.    b) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  Steam lines located near the wall adjacent to the calendar stack were not insulated.      c) On or about 2/1/2017, Starch Room:  Steam lines in the starch room were not insulated.    d) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine Room:  Steam lines located near the wall adjacent to the winder were not insulated.    e) On or about 2/7/2017, Stairwell:  Steam lines located in the stairwell between the machine room and the basement were not insulated.      Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.261(k)(13)(ii): Where pulpers are located directly below the broke hole on a paper machine and where the broke hole opening is large enough to permit a worker to fall through, employee pushing broke down the hole were not wearing a safety belt attached to a safety belt line:    a) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  The pulper located below the calender stack had openings of ten feet by 15 inches and ten feet by 21 inches.  No safety belts were in use.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.261(k)(18): The hazard of the nip points on all calender rolls were not eliminated or minimized by means of an effective barrier device, or by feeding the paper into the rolls by means of a rope carrier, air jets, or hand feeding devices:    a) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  The calendar rolls had ingoing nip points that were not provided with effective barrier devices, a carrier or appropriate feeding system.     Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  On the back side of the wet end the cylinder shower oscillator had a damaged metal condulete.      b) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  On the back side of the wet end a metal condulete at the end of the #1 roller was damaged.    c) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  On the back side of the wet end a plastic condulete box was pulled away from the frame of the P12 screen #4.    d) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  On the drive side of the dryer the #2 drive motor had broken conduit which exposed wires.    e) On or about 2/1/201, Machine room:  On the drive side of the calender a section of conduit broke away from a condulete which exposed wires.    f) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  At the rewinder there was conduit that was broken and pulled away form the frame of the rewinder.    g) On or about 2/7/2017, Machine room: The control box on the wrapper located in the dry end was damaged and broken open, exposing wiring.    h) On or about 2/16/2017, Machine room: A steam jenny had an open condulete and had conduit broken away from its frame.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that the employer did not ensure that the electrical equipment had listing or labeling  identifying the purpose for which it was used:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  A temporary light string was in use on the drive side of the wet end, in a wet location.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in wet locations were not weatherproof:    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Filler beater area:  An outlet box mounted to a column was not designed for a wet location.     b) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  Outlets inside of the Spent room were not designed for a wet location.    c) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  Electrical cabinets in Motor Control Room 2 were not rated for a wet location.    d) On or about 2/15/2017, Sub basement:  A junction box was not rated for use in a wet location.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(e)(2): Switches, circuit breakers and switchboards installed in wet locations were not enclosed in weatherproof enclosures:    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Filler beater area:  A switch box mounted to a column was not designed for a wet location.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,433 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Electrical cables were draped over metal braces of the structure, on the drive side of the paper machine, and were unsupported for distances between eight feet and twelve feet.      b) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  Electrical cables energizing 480 Volt motors located below the wet end, were unsupported for distances of up to eighteen feet.    c) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  Electrical connections for the winder hydraulic pump below the dry end were made outside of a box and unprotected from damage.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating:    a) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  An electrical cable tray located below the wet end was damaged in that its suspension rods were corroded, allowing the cable tray and associated wiring to no longer be supported.     b) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement: An electrical cable tray located in the pump room was damaged in that its suspension rods and frame were corroded, allowing the cable tray and associated wiring to no longer be supported.    c) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance area: An electrical cable tray located in the mezzanine area was damaged in that its suspension rod were no longer connected, allowing the cable tray and associated wiring to no longer be supported.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) On or about 1/27/2017, Filler beater area:  There were exposed energized parts inside of the blue beater control box.       b) On or about 1/27/2017, Stock prep area:  There were two electric boxes mounted on the wall of the mezzanine storage room.  The covers were open on these boxes which had exposed energized parts inside.        c) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  The drive cabinet doors for the winder located on the dry end were open, exposing energized parts.    d) On or about 2/1/2017, Machine room:  A circuit breaker box on the drive side wall near the winder had an exposed buss.    e) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  A relay on top of the hydraulic pump motor for the calender had exposed energized parts.     f) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  A red colored electrical cabinet had exposed energized parts inside.      g) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  An elevator control box had a blank missing, which exposed energized parts.    h) On or about 2/7/2017, Basement:  There were two control boxes inside of the Motor Control Room number 2, which were partially opened, exposing energized parts inside.      i) On or about 2/16/2017, Stock prep area:  There were energized electrical parts inside of an area used for storage located inside of the beater room office.     j) On or about  2/16/2017, Stock prep area:  There was an open electrical box located on the exterior of the beater room office wall with exposed energized parts.      k) On or about 2/16/2017, Boiler house:  The first floor electric room had a cabinet with a door opened, exposing energized parts.    l) On or about 4/7/2017, Roof area:  Numerous control boxes inside of the Motor Control Room number 3 were open, exposing energized parts.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,042 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that qualified persons were capable of working safely on energized circuits and were familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.    a) On or about 2/16/2017, Motor Control Rooms:  Employees required to perform troubleshooting and voltage verification were not provided with knowledge regarding the proper personal protective equipment required.   Employees were potentially exposed to voltages of up to 2,300 Volts AC.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Feb 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    a) On or about 2/16/2017, Motor Control Rooms:  Employees required to perform troubleshooting and voltage verification were not provided with personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to arc rated clothing, gloves, and arc rated face shield.   Employees were potentially exposed to voltages of up to 2,300 Volts AC.       Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 26, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Extension cords and relocatable power taps were used in place of permanent wiring inside of the machine tender station.      b) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room:  Extension cords were being used to energize lights in the rafters of the machine room, in place of permanent wiring.      c) On or about 2/15/2017, Basement:  An extension cord was used to provide power to the ClO2 generator in place of permanent wiring.      d) On or about 2/15/2017, Maintenance shop:  An extension cord and relocatable power tap were in use in the break room in place of permanent wiring.    e) On or about 2/16/2017, Boiler house:  A yellow extension cord was in use in the electrical room in place of permanent wiring.    Abatement certification is required for these items.