AUGUSTA, GA —
OSHA Inspection: GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC in 4278 MIKE PADGETT HWY, AUGUSTA, GA 30906 (NAICS 322121). OSHA activity number 343143152.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, INC
- Site address
- 4278 MIKE PADGETT HWY
- City
- AUGUSTA
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30906
- Mailing
- 4278 MIKE PADGETT HWY, AUGUSTA, GA 30906
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 322121
- Employees
- 745
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.261 A03 I
- Issued
- Jul 16, 2018
- Abate by
- Aug 9, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.261(a)(3)(i): Industrial lighting was not in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Practice for Industrial Lighting, A11.1 - 1965 (R-1970), which is incorporated by reference as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6: (a) At this establishment the employer did not maintain adequate levels of illumination for safety as required in section 6 of the above mentioned ANSI Standard in that the following footcandle readings were taken (LOCATION OF READINGS). On or about 5/1/2018 in the scrubber and NGC Venting areas of the Pulp Mill areas at 4278 Mike Padgett Highway, August, GA: In that the number 3 scrubber area and six (6th) floor platform at the NGC Venting area, the illumination levels did not comply with the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) A11.1-1965, Practice for Industrial for Industrial Lighting, Table I. The lighting in the areas provided was inoperable there by exposing employees who were performing maintenance, service, adjustments, or checking the valves trip and fall hazards. The employer did not maintain adequate levels of illumination for safety as required in ANSI A11.1-1965, Practice for Industrial for Industrial Lighting. OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): OSH ACT of 1970 Section 5(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards: In that the number 3 scrubber area and six (6th) floor platform at the NGC Venting area, the illumination levels did not comply with the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) A11.1-1965, Practice for Industrial for Industrial Lighting, Table I. The lighting in the areas provided was inoperable there by exposing employees who were performing maintenance, service, adjustments, or checking the valves trip and fall hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $0
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.261 B02
- Issued
- Jul 16, 2018
- Abate by
- Aug 9, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $12,934
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.261(b)(2): Emergency lighting. Emergency lighting was not provided wherever it is necessary for employees to remain at their machines or stations to shut down equipment in case of power failure. Emergency lighting was not provided at stairways and passageways or aisleways used by employees for emergency exit in case of power failure. Emergency lighting was not provided in all plant first aid and medical facilities. On or about 5/1/2018 in the stairways, platforms, and passageways of the Pulp Mill areas at 4278 Mike Padgett Highway, August, GA: Employees using the stairways, platforms, and passageways were not provided adequate lighting to protect them from trip and fall hazards in the areas.
Recent events (3)
- — R (S) $12934
- — C (S) $12934
- — Z (S) $12934
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343143152.
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