OSHA Inspection: GENPAK LLC

Issued

May 2, 2019

Abate by

Jun 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(i): The process hazard analysis did not address the hazards of the process:  a. On or about November 17, 2018, at the extrusion area, the process hazard analysis conducted in March 2018 did not address the deactivation of de-ionizer fans from a power loss or partial power loss, exposing employees to a flash fire hazard.  b. On or about November 17, 2018, at the extrusion area, the process hazard analysis conducted in March 2018 did not address the loss of re-grind material from a power loss or partial power loss, leading to the feed of virgin material to  extruder #4 without a nucleating agent, exposing employees to a flash fire hazard.

Issued

May 2, 2019

Abate by

Jun 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(iv): The process hazard analysis did not address the consequences of failure of engineering and administrative controls:  a.  On or about November 17, 2018, at the extrusion area, the process hazard analysis performed did not address the failure of engineering and/or administrative controls of such as, but not limited to the Extruder Static Eliminators and the Extruder Ventilation fans, exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

May 2, 2019

Abate by

Jun 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(ii)(B): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for steps required to correct or avoid deviation from the operating limits in the covered process:  a) On or about November 17, 2018, at the extrusion area, clear instructions were not in place prohibiting the feeding of virgin material into the extruders without talc to mitigate the release of butane gas, exposing employees to flash fire hazards.  b) On or about November 17, 2018, at the extrusion area, clear instructions were not in place outlining the steps to be taken when a partial power loss occurs. A power loss de-energized the static eliminators and a ventilation fan for extruder #4 while leaving the extruder running resulting in a flash fire when butane gas was released.

Issued

May 2, 2019

Abate by

Jun 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(B): The employer's Standard Operating Procedures did not include precautions necessary to prevent exposure, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment:  a) On or about November 17, 2018, flame/fire retardant clothing and adequate neck and face protection was not required by the standard operating procedures when there was a hazard of flash fires at the extruder die area.