OSHA Inspection: ALLIANCE PAPER COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Aug 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,066 · Current $2,846 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 8/3/2018, the employer did not ensure that those employees, who are authorized to perform lockout/tag-out, are trained to do so.

Issued

Aug 30, 2018

Abate by

Dec 3, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 8/3/2018, the employer did not ensure that employees affected by lockout/tag-out operations were trained in its purpose and use.

Issued

Aug 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,066 · Current $2,846 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 8/3/2018, the employer did not ensure that openings in two circuit breaker boxes exposing employees to live electrical circuits were filled with blank covers.

Issued

Aug 30, 2018

Abate by

Oct 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,439 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 8/3/2018, the employer did not ensure that employees were trained in hazard communication.

Issued

Aug 30, 2018

Abate by

Oct 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $16,260 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 8/3/2018, the employer did not ensure that each forklift operator received an evaluation and recertification every three years.    Alliance Paper Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1058037, citation number 002, item number 01b and was affirmed as a final order on 6/3/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 168 Stevens Street, Fall River MA, 02721.

Issued

Aug 30, 2018

Abate by

Oct 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):     (a) Worksite:  On or about 8/3/2018, the employer did not ensure that each forklift operator was properly trained and certified in the use of powered industrial trucks.    Alliance Paper Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1058037, citation number 002, item number 01c and was affirmed as a final order on 6/3/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 168 Stevens Street, Fall River MA, 02721.

Issued

Aug 30, 2018

Abate by

Oct 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $20,326 · Current $5,000 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) Worksite:  On or about 8/3/2018, the employer did not ensure that tube winding machine rollers and the oscillating circular saw were guarded to prevent employee contact with these rotating parts.    Alliance Paper Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1058037, citation number 002, item number 002 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/3/2015, with respect to a workplace located at 168 Stevens Street, Fall River MA, 02721.