OSHA Inspection: CUSTOM NONWOVEN, INC

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,298 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): There was no fall protection provided where walking/working surfaces have unprotected sides and edges that are 4 feet or more above a lower level.    (a)  Line B Lapper - On or about April 26, 2017 employees walk along a 8 feet high catwalk with unprotected sides.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i):  Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is 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) Line A Carding - On or about April 26, 2017 employees use catwalk less than 4 feet which is located between rotating  conveyors on each side. The employees are not protected by a guardrail system.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,023 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.     (a) Horizontal Trash Compactor - On or about April 26, 2017 employees exposed to an unguarded rotating pinch point.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $2,874 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7): Mechanical execution of work. Electric equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.    (a) Facility - On or about April 26, 2017 110/220 volt spliced electrical was not protected.  At the following locations:    - Line A Hopper;  - Line A Carding;  - Line A Mixer;  - Line C Hopper;  - Line C Mixer.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,023 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Facility - On or about April 26, 2017 live parts of two electrical control cabinets were not guarded.  At the following locations:    - Line C Oven Burner Control Panel;  - Line A Oven Burner Control Panel.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $1,724 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap.    (a)  Line A Winder - On or about April 26, 2017 flexible cord use to power 110 volt pedestal fan was spiced.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $88,724 · Current $40,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in the activities clearing fiber jams and changing out chain and belts on sprocket and pulleys.      (a) New Albany Facility - On or about April 26, 2017 machine specific procedures were not developed, documented  and used to prevent startup of fiber production machines while employees removed fibers from machines point of operation or when chains and belts were replaced on power transmission systems associated with production Lines A, B and C.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $88,724 · Current $40,230 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Facility - On or about April 06, 2017 the guards that covers the chain and sprocket was missing.  At the following locations:    Line A;  - No. 1 Bale Breaker, (Picker)  - No. 2 Bale Breaker, (Picker)  - Lapper to Oven  - Oven  - Winder  - Scrap Hopper    Line B;  - Mixer  - Blenders. Two machines  - Lapper  - Oven      Line C;  - Bale breakers, (Pickers). Two machines  - Mixer  - Carding Machine  - Lapper to Oven   - Oven  - Scrap Reservoir

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft.    (a) Facility - On or about April 26, 2017 rotating shaft end not guarded. At the following locations:    - Line B Carding Machine 4 shafts;  - Line C Bale Breaker;  - Line C Winder 2 shafts.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered.  Note:  Does not apply if guarded by nonrotating caps or sleeves.      (a) Facility - On or about April 26, 2017 unused keyway of projecting rotating shaft end not guarded.  At the following locations:    - Line B, Carding Machine, 4 shafts;  - Line C, Bale Breaker;  - Line C, Winder, 2 shafts.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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)    (a) Facility - On or about April 26, 2017  rotating pulleys were not guarded.  At the following locations:    Line A;  - No. 1 Bale Breaker, (Picker)  - No. 3 Bale Breaker, (Picker)    Line C;  - Bale breaker

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts shall be enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.    (a) Facility - On or about April 26, 2017 inclined drive belts were not guarded.  At the following locations:    Line A;  - No. 1 Bale Breaker, (Picker)  - No. 3 Bale Breaker, (Picker)    Line C;  - Bale breaker

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(m)(1)(i): Standard conditions shall be secured by the use of the following materials. Expanded metal, perforated or solid sheet metal, wire mesh on a frame of angle iron, or iron pipe securely fastened to floor or to frame of machine.    (a) Facility - On or about April 26, 2017 machine guarding was mounted to rollers which allowed exposure to pinch points and caught-in hazards.  At the following locations:    -Line A, Balebreakers, Pickers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5;  -Line B, Balebreakers, Pickers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): (1) All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.    (a) Facility - On or about April 26, 2017 employees exposed to fall hazards due to scrap fiber and extension cords located along passageways.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(iii): (iii) Each ship stairs and alternating tread type stairs is equipped with handrails on both sides.    (a) Line B Lapper - On or about April 26, 2017 seven (7) tread open ship stair did not have complete standard railing on each side.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed      (a) Line A Control Panel - On or about April 26, 2017 one (1) inch open holes in the top of the control panel were not closed.

Issued

Oct 24, 2017

Abate by

Nov 16, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.    (a) Facility - On or about April 26, 2017 220 volt electrical junction boxes were missing covers and bushings for the cords.  At the following locations:  - Line A, No. 2 Picking Machine   - Line A, No. 4 Picking machine  - Line A, Carding Motor 1  - Line A, Carding Motor 2  - Line B, Oven   - Line C, Bale Breaker Motor 1  - Line C, Bale Breaker Motor 2  - Line C, Mixer