OSHA Inspection: SENIOR MIDWEST DIRECT INC.

Issued

Apr 9, 2018

Abate by

Apr 13, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,147 · Current $5,488 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a.  On or about February 14, 2018, in the warehousing area, an exit door was blocked by a double row of stacked palletized products. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and smoke inhalation.

Issued

Apr 9, 2018

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,488 · Current $3,293 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):      a. On or about February 14, 2018, in the work area, the company did not assess the workplace to determine the need for personal protective equipment, such as  gloves and safety glasses while performing maintenance work  and operating machines.

Issued

Apr 9, 2018

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s):     a. On or about February 14, 2018, in the production area, maintenance employees using solvents such as mineral spirits were not provided adequate gloves for the work application. Other employees handling production product were not provided cut resistant gloves. The employees were thereby exposed to cuts/lacerations and the hazards associated with chemical contact.

Issued

Apr 9, 2018

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,147 · Current $5,488 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 requirement of this standard were being followed:    a.  On or about February 14, 2018, in the production area, employees performed maintenance on various machines. The employer had not performed annual periodic inspections to ensure that documented lockout/tagout procedures were being followed by employees and that the procedures were effective.

Issued

Apr 9, 2018

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,147 · Current $5,488 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 February 14 2018, in the work area,  the employer did not adequately guard the G 4 Data Card Affixer machine (formerly Ga-vehren), thereby exposing employees to hand injuries from the exposed rotating shaft.

Issued

Apr 9, 2018

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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. On or about February 14, 2018, in the work area,  employees required to work on the L-1 Label Aire machine were exposed to an unguarded belt and pulley in the cabinet under the machine.  Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with rotating parts.  b. On or about February 14, 2018, in the work area,  employees required to work on the G4 - Data Card Affixer machine were exposed to an unguarded belt and pulley in the area where the cards are replenished.  Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with rotating parts.

Issued

Apr 9, 2018

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 fifteen inches above the belt:   a. On or about February 14, 2018, in the work area,  employees required to work on the L-1 Label Aire machine were exposed to an unguarded belt and pulley in the cabinet under the machine.  Thereby  exposing employees to the hazards associated with rotating parts.  b. On or about February 14, 2018, in the work area,  employees required to work on the G4- Data Card Affixer machine  were exposed to an unguarded belt and pulley in the area where the cards are replenished.   Employees were thereby  exposed to the hazards associated with rotating parts

Issued

Apr 9, 2018

Abate by

May 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. On or about February 14, 2018,  in the production area, employees required to work on the G-4 Data Card Affixer machine were exposed to an unguarded chain and sprocket, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with rotating parts.

Issued

Apr 9, 2018

Abate by

Jun 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,317 · Current $4,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):      a. On or about February 14, 2018, in the work area, the employer did not develop or implement an adequate hazard communication program as required for chemicals such as, but not limited to denatured alcohol and machine oil.