OSHA Inspection: OX PAPER TUBE AND CORE, INC.

Issued

Aug 17, 2017

Abate by

Oct 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $5,070

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(3)(i): Chemical manufacturers, importers or employers evaluating chemicals did not follow the procedures described in Appendices A and B to 29 CFR 1910.1200 to classify the hazards of the chemicals, including determinations regarding when mixtures of the classified chemicals are covered by 29 CFR 1910.1200:    a) 331 Maple Avenue Hanover, PA - The classification of Reynco 152-94M AQ adhesive was not conducted in accordance with Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1200, on or about April 15, 2017.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 17, 2017

Abate by

Oct 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7):   The alternative method in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers did not convey the information required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)    a) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The company did not label or have an alternative method such as batch sheets for the adhesive it uses on or about April 15, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 17, 2017

Abate by

Oct 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers did not obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical and for each chemical that posed a hazard not otherwise classified that they produce or import:    a) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The company which manufacturers an adhesive product for use onsite did not develop a safety data sheet for the adhesive that they manufactured, on or about April 15, 2017.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 17, 2017

Abate by

Oct 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2): The chemical manufacturer or importer preparing the safety data sheet did not ensure that it included the required headings and information in 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(xii):    a) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94M in Section 1, Identification did not list the address of the company creating the product, instead it listed the address of the company preparing the safety data sheet (SDS), on or about April 15, 2017.      b) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94M did not properly identify Section 2 as Hazard Identification, on or about April 15, 2017.    c) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94M did not have the proper classification in Section 2, on or about April 15, 2017.      d) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94, did not use the signal word, hazard statements, precautionary statements in accordance with 1910.1200, on or about April 15, 2017.    e) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94 in Section 3 did not have the proper identification as Composition/information on Ingredients, on or about April 15, 2017.    f) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94 in Section 3 improperly identified the product as non-hazardous and therefore did not list the ingredients as required, on or about April 15, 2017.      h) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94 in Section 8 did not list the hazards of the ingredients due to the improper classification, on or about April 15, 2017.    i) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94 in Section 10, did not list all the required subheadings: "conditions to avoid", "reactivity" and "the possibility of hazardous reactions" on or about April 15, 2017.    j) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94 in Section 11, did not list all the required subheadings: "symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics," "delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short- and long-term exposure," "numerical measures of toxicity" and "the national toxicology program or International Agency for Research on Cancer" on or about April 15, 2017    k) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94 did not include Section 16, "Other information" on or about April 15, 2017    l) 331 Maple Ave, Hanover, PA - The SDS for Reynco 152-94, improperly located the date of preparation as it did not include section 16, on or about April 15, 2017.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 17, 2017

Abate by

Oct 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $8,873

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least 15  inches above the belt.    Or in the alternative:    29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belts(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)    a)  Winding Line 1 - The employer did not ensure that the winding machine was guarded to prevent employees from the exposed in running nip points where the belts ran around the head units on or before March 31, 2017.    b)  Winding Line 2 - The employer did not ensure that the winding machine was guarded to prevent employees from the exposed in running nip points where the belts ran around the head units on or before March 31, 2017.    c)  Winding Line 3 - The employer did not ensure that the winding machine was guarded to prevent employees from the exposed in running nip points where the belts ran around the head units on or before March 31, 2017.    d)  Winding Line 4 - The employer did not ensure that the winding machine was guarded to prevent employees from the exposed in running nip points where the belts ran around the head units on or before March 31, 2017.    e)  Winding Line 5 - The employer did not ensure that the winding machine was guarded to prevent employees from the exposed in running nip points where the belts ran around the head units on or before March 31, 2017.    f)  Winding Line 6 - The employer did not ensure that the winding machine was guarded to prevent employees from the exposed in running nip points where the belts ran around the head units on or before March 31, 2017.    g)  Winding Line 7 - The employer did not ensure that the winding machine was guarded to prevent employees from the exposed in running nip points where the belts ran around the head units on or before March 31, 2017.    h)  Winding Line 8 - The employer did not ensure that the winding machine was guarded to prevent employees from the exposed in running nip points where the belts ran around the head units on or before March 31, 2017.    i)  Winding Line 9 - The employer did not ensure that the winding machine was guarded to prevent employees from the exposed in running nip points where the belts ran around the head units on or before March 31, 2017.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Aug 17, 2017

Abate by

Sep 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws;    a) Winding Line 3 -  240v 3 phase motor has approximately 4 inches of exposed wire on the bottom of the motor, thereby exposing employees to shock hazards on or before March 31, 2017.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 17, 2017

Abate by

Oct 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $711 · Current $711

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion:  a) 331 Maple Ave - Employees did not wear appropriate hand protection when placing hands in vat of Reynco 152-94MP (Adhesive) which is kept between 100-110 F thereby, exposing employees to potential injuries including but not limited to: chemical burns and skin absorption on or before March 31, 2017.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Aug 17, 2017

Abate by

Oct 4, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified  a) 331 Maple Ave - Employer did not ensure that employees were using appropriate hand protection while physically coming in direct contact of Reynco 152-94MP (Adhesive) which is kept between 100-110 F thereby, exposing employees to potential injuries including but not limited to: chemical burns and skin absorption on or before March 31, 2017.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.