OSHA Inspection: A1 PLASTIC BAGS INC

Issued

Mar 21, 2019

Abate by

Apr 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii): Flammable liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:      Location:136 Tichenor Street Newark, NJ 07105- Printing Department     Containers of flammable liquids such as alcohol, ethyl acetate and a variety of colored inks that were not in use were left open near operating dyeing machine Gemeni S.15 on or about 11/8/18.

Issued

Mar 21, 2019

Abate by

Apr 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training did not consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    Location: 136 Tichenor Street Newark, NJ 07105- warehouse/shipping    A combination of formal instruction and evaluation of the operator's performance of powered industrial vehicles was not provided for employees who move bagging merchandise and machine equipment and did not have prior training or certifications on fork lift vehicle operations on or about 11/8/18.

Issued

Mar 21, 2019

Abate by

Apr 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): The driver did not slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where vision is obstructed. If the load being carried obstructs forward view, the driver shall be required to travel with the load trailing:  Location: 136 Tichenor Street Newark, NJ 07105- warehouse/shipping  Employees were operating powered industrial vehicles throughout the warehouse without sounding the horn in high traffic areas, pedestrian walk ways, aisles and loading areas on or about 11/8/18.

Issued

Mar 21, 2019

Abate by

May 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,789 · Current $2,640 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:         Location: 136 Tichenor Street Newark, NJ 07105- Bagging Department     a) Employees operating the Polystar Ro-An 1 4000 #4221 were exposed to in-running nip points and rotating parts from unguarded blades and heated irons on or about 11/8/18.    b) Employees operating the Polystar Ro-An 2 1000 #4540 were exposed to in-running nip points and rotating parts from unguarded blades and heated irons on or about 11/8/18.    c) Employees operating the Polystar Ro-An 3 2000 #4283 were exposed to in-running nip points and rotating parts from unguarded blades and heated irons on or about 11/8/18.    d) Employees operating the Polystar Ro-An 4 1000 #5038 were exposed to in-running nip points and rotating parts from unguarded blades and heated irons on or about 11/8/18.

Issued

Mar 21, 2019

Abate by

Apr 10, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,031 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel.       Location: 136 Tichenor Street Newark, NJ 07105- Bagging Department    a) Employees were not provided with quick access to circuit breakers which were obstructed by cardboard and metallic merchandise on or about 11/8/18.