OSHA Inspection: COLONIAL BAG CORP.

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(c)(2)(xii): The employer shall certify that equipment has been tested in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (c)(2)(iv), (c)(2)(vii)(D), (c)(2)(viii), (c)(2)(ix), and (c)(2)(xi) of this section. The certification shall identify the equipment that passed the test and the date it was tested and shall be made available upon request to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health and to employees or their authorized representatives:    On or about 08 May 2017, and on dates prior, the employer did not ensure that the rubber insulating gloves issued for employee use had been tested within the past six months since being placed into service to ensure protection at the rated voltage.  Certification was not made available to the Secretary's representative upon request.  Employees were exposed to electric shock hazards when performing electrical work.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 29, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,183 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.    On or about 08 May 2017, the employer failed to adequately close unused openings in electrical enclosures and employees working in the following areas were exposed to injury from fire and electric shock:    a. Near Machine #6. The electrical disconnect for the machine had a unused opening in the box with exposed energized wires. Employees were exposed to shock and fire hazards.    b. Machine #8. The front control panel has a open hole with energized wires within the box.     c. Machine #8. On the back side of the control panel.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,972 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures.    On or about 08 May 2017, the employer failed to protect the employees when they allowed the electrical circuit panel enclosure doors to remain open. Control panel near machine #10, was open and allowed employees to gain access to the live electrical equipment. This exposed employees to an inadvertent electrical shock and fire hazard.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,761 · Current $5,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments:    On or about 02 May 2017, and on dates prior, employees who were not provided with adequate electrical safety training were required to work live on electrical equipment up to 480 volts to perform voltage testing/troubleshooting at the power source of CMD#1. The employee was not trained in and familiar with safety-related work practices, such as the use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE), and insulating and shielding materials. The employee were exposed to shock and arc flash/blast hazards.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): Only qualified persons may work on electric circuit parts or equipment that have not been deenergized under the procedures of paragraph (b) of this section. Such persons shall be capable of working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.  On or about 02 May 2017 and on dates prior, employees were required to work live on electrical equipment up to 480 volts. An employee was required to use a voltage meter to test a 480 volt power source on CMD#1. The employee was not trained in and familiar with safety-related work practices such as the use of special precautionary techniques, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and insulating and shielding materials. The employee was exposed to shock hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1): Only qualified persons may perform testing work on electric circuits or equipment.   On or about 02 May 2017 and on dates prior, employees were required to work live on electrical equipment up to 480 volts. An employee were required to use a voltage meter to test a 480 volt power source on CMD#1.    Employees were exposed to shock hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,761 · Current $5,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a): Safety-related work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work is performed near or on equipment or circuits which are or may be energized. The specific safety-related work practices shall be consistent with the nature and extent of the associated electrical hazards:     On or about 02 May 2017 and on dates prior, employees were required to work live on electrical equipment up to 480 volts. An employee was required to use a voltage meter to test a 480 volt power source on CMD#1. The use of safety related work practices electrically, including the use of insulated rubber gloves were not ensured to prevent direct or indirect contract with live electrical parts. Employees were exposed to electrocution and shock hazards.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives.     On or about 02 May 2017 and on dates prior, employees were required to work live on electrical equipment up to 480 volts. An employee was required to use a voltage meter to test a 480 volt power source on CMD#1. The employer did not provide written procedures to ensure parts were de-energized, locked out and tagged in accordance with paragraph (b). This exposed employee(s) assigned to perform work on up to 480v circuits to electric shock, and electrocution.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,761 · Current $5,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:    On or about 02 May 2017, and on dates prior, employees were required to work live on electrical equipment up to 480 volts. An employee was required to use a voltage meter to test at 480 volts was not provided electrical protective equipment to use when he was assigned such tasks in areas where he had the potential arc flash/blast. Employees were not provided with appropriate electrical protective equipment, including but not limited to the following, to protect against electrical shock injuries:      a) Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors.      b) Arc-Rated clothing such as arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants, or arc-rated coverall.      c) Hearing protection (canal inserts).      d) Arc-Rated flash suit, hood or balaclava.      Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees shall wear nonconductive head protection wherever there is a danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts.  On or about 02 May 2017 and on dates prior, employees were required to work live on electrical equipment up to 480 volts. An employee was required to use a voltage meter to test a 480 volt power source on CMD#1. Maintenance employee(s) did not wear nonconductive head protection, such as a hard hat with dielectric properties to protect against electrical shock or injuries in case of contact with energized equipment. This exposed employees to shock hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees shall wear protective equipment for the eyes or face wherever there is danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion.  On or about 02 May 2017 and on dates prior, employees were required to work live on electrical equipment up to 480 volts. Employees were required to use a voltage meter to test a 480 volt power source on CMD#1. Maintenance employee(s) did not wear appropriate protective equipment, such as safety glasses and an arc-rated face shield, to protect the eyes and face against electrical arc flash/blast injuries.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 20, 2017

Penalty

Initial $19,520 · Current $11,600 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 activities covered by this section:    On or about 08 May 2017, and on prior dates, the employer failed provide the documented energy control procedures to authorized persons for use (utilization) during adjustments and inspection (troubleshooting) inside equipment, including the CMD bag lines, and folder machines. Employees were exposed to nip point and entanglement hazards when servicing the equipment.     Colonial Bag Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1044883, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/30/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 205 Fullerton Ave. Carol Stream, IL. 60188.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6).  On or about 08 May 2017, and on dates prior, prior to starting work on the machines, to include adjusting the timing on the CMD Coreless Winders, employees were not required to apply hazardous energy controls as follows:   (a) prepare for shut down by recognizing energy hazards and its controls, (b) turn off and shut down the machines, (c) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source, (d) affix lockout or Tag-out devices to each energy isolating device, (e) render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy, (f) verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.  The employer failed to take the necessary steps to ensure that their employees were properly protected against hazards associated with caught in hazards, struck-by hazards, and amputation hazards due to the lack of properly guarding of all production machinery. An employee performing adjustment tasks, had his fingers exposed to caught-in hazards when he used magnets to bypass the safety interlocks to gain access to the machine during operation. Hazardous energy controls (Lockout) were not implemented and performed to protect the employee from the caught-in hazard, likely to result in amputation.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).  Colonial Bag Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1044883, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 09/30/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 205 Fullerton Ave. Carol Stream, IL. 60188.

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 21, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall 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.  On or about 08 May 2017, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures at least annually to ensure that the procedures and the requirement of this standard were being followed. Employees utilizing undocumented procedures were exposed to caught-in hazards and amputation hazards.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Oct 30, 2017

Abate by

Nov 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3): Lockout or tagout devices removal. Each lockout or tagout device shall be removed from each energy isolating device by the employee who applied the device.   On or about 08 May 2017, the employer did not ensure that the keys for Lockout locks were kept in exclusive control of the employee who applied the locks. There were multiple keys for the Lockout locks and keys were hung on a cabinet in the maintenance shop. This exposed employees to potential injuries from unexpected start-up by other employees.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.19(c).