OSHA Inspection: SIGNODE INDUSTRIAL GROUP LLC

Issued

Apr 3, 2018

Abate by

Aug 3, 2020

Penalty

Initial $9,239 · Current $6,467 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.164(e)(1): The employer did not assure that fire detection systems installed for the purpose of actuating fire extinguishment or suppression systems installed for the purpose of actuating fire extinguishment or suppression systems were designed to operate in time to control or extinguish a fire.    (a) The employer did not assure appropriate fire suppression or extinguishment systems on the micro-air cartridge media dust collector collecting material from the PET copper in the regrind area.       In accordance with 1903..19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 2, 2018

Abate by

Feb 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): 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):   (a) High Bay - On or about November 4, 2017, employees engaged in threading plastic sheeting through the extruder lines were exposed to machine hazards from moving parts and in-running nip points while threading the material with the line(s) operating.  Employees were threading the plastic sheeting through the various sections of Extruder Line #2 when an employee's hand was pulled into the in-running nip point of the multi-roll mill section of the extruder line causing a severe injury to the employee's hand.  The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements].  As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Feb 2, 2018

Abate by

Mar 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $5,543

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  (a) In the "Supermarket" Area - A Yale forklift was used with a Contrx telescoping lifting jib attached to the forks without the manufacturer's prior written approval. On or about November 13, 2017, an employee used the forklift with the lifting jib to pick up and move a part weighing approximately 500-600 pounds.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 2, 2018

Abate by

Mar 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  "Supermarket" Area - Yale forklift used with a Contrx Industries Telescoping Jib Lift front-end attachment was not marked to identify the attachment and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered. On or about November 13, 2017, an employee operated the lift with the jib lift attached to place and remove a "head" on a test stand.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Feb 2, 2018

Abate by

Mar 22, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 requirement of this standard were being followed:  (a) In the Consumable Products Operations area - The employer failed to conduct and/or document periodic inspections of the energy control procedures for machines and equipment in the facility, such as the O/L #2 Mill. On or about November 5, 2017, employees engaged in maintenance and servicing activities on the mill.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).