OSHA Inspection: CARE PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Oct 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,956

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The work area was not kept in a clean and orderly manner:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the Cutting Area, a large accumulation of PVC shavings was observed throughout the work floor area exposing employees to dust irritants, slip, trip and fall hazards.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Oct 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,956

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29 CFR 1910.39(c)(3): Procedures for regular maintenance of safeguards installed on heat-producing equipment to prevent the accidental ignition of combustible materials:  At the Production Area, Heat Blower Bending Station, employees were exposed to a fire hazard, when the heating oven was supported on a combustible wood frame table.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used eye protection that provided side protection when there was a hazard from flying objects:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the boxing area, the employer failed to provide side protection to the eyes of employees to protect against flying metal staples when conducting packing tasks.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): 29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) covered the following elements, however, the actions were not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147 (d)(1)-(6):  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, at the Molding Work Area in Production, employees enter the central cavity of the Thermo Former Machine for the installation of molding trays, without prior isolation of the energy sources.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $2,217

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): Refresher training including an evaluation of the effectiveness of the training, had not been conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator had the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, at this establishment, industrial truck operators were not trained in the safe use and operation of the forklift.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,434 · Current $4,434

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the Sewing room work area, the sewing machines did not have protective guards.  Employees were exposed to puncture and pinch-point hazards.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  At this establishment, the employer did not bolt machinery/equipment to provide stability and inadvertent movement during work operations at the following locations:  A.  Sewing room area, sewing machines & hopper machine.  B.  Cutting area, band saw.  C.  Warehouse storage area, storage racks.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(a)(12): The portion of circular saw(s) beneath or behind the table, where there was a possibility of contact with the saw, was not covered with a guard or exhaust hood:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the Cutting work area, employees conducted cutting tasks and used an unguarded circular table saw.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $5,174

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, on the production floor, employees used compressed air for cleaning purposes at a p.s.i. greater than 30.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,434 · Current $4,434

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(d)(3)(iv): Fasteners used in tools were not specifically manufactured for use in such tools:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the Production floor, the employer provided non-manufactured fasteners to employees for use in securing integral parts of a pneumatic stapler gun utilized by employees.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): 1910.303(b)(1)(i) - Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. In that, the employer's failure to consider the suitability of electrical outlet installation exposed employees to a workplace fire hazard:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the cutting work area, employees used extension cords and an electrical power tap to energize machinery.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,956 · Current $2,956

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electric equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the production area, the power switch on a drill press was  secured with duct tape to avoid de-energization of the press.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(c)(4): Outside conductors rated 600 volts, nominal, or less did not have a clearance of at least 8 feet from the highest point of roofs over which they pass:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, at this establishment, adjacent to the storage shop and sidewalk;  An energized outside conductor had a clearance less than 8 feet from the highest point of the roof.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, the compressor area, adjacent to the rear external wall of the structure, a compressor was energized with its electrical cord entering through a hole of a metal wall to the receptacle on the other side.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Employees used energized machinery and equipment containing multiple, flexible, electrical cords, without strain relief, throughout the machine and equipment:  A.  Molding work area, the Thermo Formo Molding Machine.   B. Compressor area, the compressor.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,696 · Current $3,696

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the Cutting work area, an employee used a wet, damp receptacle to energize an electrical  knife cutter and light fixture.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, non-illuminated exit lights were provided by the employer in the kitchen break room area used by employees.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $415 · Current $415

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(b): First aid supplies approved by a consulting physician were not readily available:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the Sewing room work area, two, first aid kits were not adequately maintained with first aid supplies.

Issued

Aug 24, 2018

Abate by

Sep 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  On February 28, 2018, and times prior thereto, in the Cutting work area, portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance inspection, exposing employees to fire hazards.