OSHA Inspection: PEACHTREE PACKAGING, INC.

Issued

Nov 21, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,315 · Current $8,315

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition:  Peachtree Packaging, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA- On or about 08/22/18, and times prior to, in the grinding/baler area, there was an accumulation of combustible dust on the pipes, electrical panels, duct work, and equipment creating a fire hazard.  The employer did not have a housekeeping program.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $8,315 · Current $8,315

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  Peachtree Packaging, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA - On or about 08/22/18, and times prior to, employees operating the Gopfert machine was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 87.3-89.9 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. The employer had not conducted monitoring.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 21, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:  a) Peachtree Packaging, Inc. - Lawrenceville, GA - On or about 08/22/18, and times prior to, an employee operating the Gopfert machine was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 89.9 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. An audiometric testing program was not maintained.     b) Peachtree Packaging, Inc. - Lawrenceville, GA - On or about 08/22/18, and times prior to, an employee operating the Gopfert machine was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 87.3 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. An audiometric testing program was not maintained.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 21, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  a) Peachtree Packaging, Inc. - Lawrenceville, GA - On or about 08/22/18, and times prior to, an employee operating the Gopfert machine was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 89.9 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. A noise training program had not been implemented.       b) Peachtree Packaging, Inc. - Lawrenceville, GA - On or about 08/22/18, and times prior to, an employee operating the Gopfert machine was exposed to noise at a time-weighted average (TWA) of 87.3 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. A noise training program had not been implemented.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 21, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances E200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employees were not trained on the physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area:  a) Peachtree Packaging, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA - On or about 08/14/18, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure a hazard communication program was implemented that identified hazardous chemicals and adequately informed employees of the hazards associated with those chemicals. Chemicals include, but are not limited to combustible dust, degreaser, PH adjuster, hot melt adhesive, Kemi OPV, surfactant additive, etc.   b) Combustible dust is a byproduct of grinding cardboard boxes.  Dust was observed on the ducts, lights, and equipment and electrical outlets. Training did not include the physical and health hazards of combustible dust and housekeeping requirements.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 21, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $4,989 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) Peachtree Packaging, Inc. - Lawrenceville, GA - On or about 08/14/18, and times prior to, in the dye and machine operator area, employees were working with corrosive chemicals such as, but is not limited to, PH adjuster and degreaser.  An eye wash station was not able to flush both eyes simultaneously in the event of an emergency.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 21, 2018

Abate by

Jan 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,652 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances E200

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):    Peachtree Packaging, Inc., Lawrenceville, GA - On or about 08/14/18, and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure a hazard communication program was implemented that identified hazardous chemicals and adequately informed employees of the hazards associated with those chemicals. Chemicals include, but are not limited to combustible dust, degreaser, PH adjuster, hot melt adhesive, Kemi OPV, surfactant additive, etc.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).