OSHA Inspection: U.S. NONWOVENS CORP.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,335 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Workplace, 105 Emjay Blvd, Brentwood, NY, Northwest corner emergency exit - The designated emergency exit route was obstructed by pallets of chemicals and restricted to approximately 11"; on or about 2/27/2019.   b) Workplace, 105 Emjay Blvd, Brentwood, NY, East side emergency exit - The designated emergency exit route was blocked by a pallet of material and restricted to approximately 14"; on or about 2/27/2019.    Note:  Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,335 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  a) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct. - Signs were not posted along the exit access between storage rack aisles 24 and 25.  From the corridor identified on the employer provided schematic as "Tunnel," there was no visible exit direction sign indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit; on or about 1/29/19.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $10,419 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.219(b)(3): The employer did not ensure that tail rods or extension piston rods were guarded in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section, or by a guardrail on sides and end, with a clearance of not less than fifteen (15) nor more than twenty (20) inches when rod is fully extended:  a) Workplace, 105 Emjay Blvd., Production Floor-  Employees working at the Pack Line Filling and Sealing "Autotubber" Machine Model PXG-4- Serial #PL700456 were exposed to amputation hazards from moving parts on or about 1/30/19.  Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $9,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  a) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY- The employer did not provide instruction on the purpose and use of the energy control procedure for affected employees working in proximity to the Tiel 3 machine; on or about 1/25/19.   b) Workplace, 105 Emjay Blvd., Hauppauge, NY-  The employer did not provide instruction on the purpose and use of the energy control procedure for affected employees working in proximity to the Pack Line "Autotubber" Machine; on or about 2/27/19.   Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $10,419 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l)  a) Worksite, 85 Nicon Ct. Hauppauge, NY- Employees authorized to operate powered industrial trucks such as, but not limited to, a YALE Lift Truck, a CATERPILLAR Lift Truck and a Mitsubishi Lift Truck to load and unload merchandise from trucks were not trained to operate powered industrial trucks; on or about 04/25/2019.  b) Worksite, 105 Emjay, Brentwood, NY - An employee authorized to operate a powered industrial truck such as, but not limited to a, YALE Lift Truck to load a dumpster with waste material was not trained to operate a powered industrial truck; on or about 02/27/2019.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,335 · 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 shall be conducted at least once every three years.  a) Worksite, 105 Emjay Blvd, Brentwood, NY - An employee operating forklifts including but not limited to a TOYOTA Electric Forklift Truck and YALE Lift Truck, was not evaluated in the last three years, on or about 02/27/2019.   b) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - An employee operating forklifts including but not limited to YALE Lift Truck, YALE Lift Truck, Mitsubishi Lift Truck and a YALE Lift Truck, was not evaluated in the last three years, on or about 04/25/2019.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $10,419 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s)  a) Worksite, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - Employees were operating a CATERPILLAR Lift Truck with a broken propane tank bracket latch, the propane tank was not secure; on or about  4/25/2019.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Jul 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $10,419 · Current $7,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Workplace, 105 Emjay Blvd. Brentwood, NY, Production Area - A metal electrical junction box used to plug in components of the Pack Line Filling and Sealing "Autotubber" Machine  was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing and labeling; on or about 2/27/19.  b) Workplace, 105 Emjay Blvd. Brentwood, NY, Production Area - A metal electrical junction box used to plug in a conveyor belt, a fan and a box taping machine beside the Pack Line Filling and Sealing "Autotubber" Machine was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing and labeling; on or about 2/27/19.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Aug 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $10,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  a) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct. Hauppauge, NY- Employees were exposed to crush-by hazards from damaged and bent storage racks; on or about 1/29/19.   b) Workplace, 105 Emjay Blvd., Brentwood, NY- Employees were exposed to crush-by hazards from damaged and bent storage racks; on or about 2/27/19.   Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $47,360 · Current $37,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - The door for a designated fire exit was jammed and could not be opened; on or about 1/29/19.   Note:   Because abatement of this violation is already documented in the case file, the employer need not submit certification or documentation of abatement for this violation as normally required by CFR 1903.19.  U.S. Nonwovens, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1046314 citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/30/2015 with respect to their workplace located at 105 Emjay Blvd., Brentwood, NY.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $66,300 · Current $47,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - Pallets of folded corrugated boxes were stacked unevenly in Aisle 2, Bulk Section 19; on or about 4/25/19.   b) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - Pallets of stock were stacked unevenly throughout the southeast corner of the warehouse; on or about 4/25/19.   c) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - Pallets of stock were stacked unevenly in Row 16; on or about 4/25/19.   d) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - Pallets of fabric softeners were stacked unevenly in Bulk Aisle 1; on or about 4/25/19.   e) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - Pallets of fabric softeners were stacked unevenly on Bulk Aisle 1; on or about 4/25/19.  f) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - Pallet of material was not placed securely on the third level of storage rack in Row 8; on or about 1/29/19.   g) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - Pallet of materials, such as but not limited to fabric softeners was stacked unevenly alongside Bulk Area 33; on or about 1/29/19.     Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.  U.S.Nonwovens Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1293103, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/24/2018 with respect to a workplace located at 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $378 · Current $0 Reduced

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) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct. Hauppauge, NY -  The employer was unable to produce certification for all employees operating forklifts including, but no limited to a YALE forklift truck, Yale forklift truck, YALE forklift Truck and a MITSUBISHI forklift truck; on or about 04/25/2019.   b) Workplace, 105 Emjay Blvd., Brentwood, NY - The employer was unable to produce certification for all employees operating forklifts including, but no limited to a YALE forklift truck, TOYOTA forklift truck,  Yale lift truck and a HYSTER forklift truck; on or about 02/27/2019.  U.S. Nonwovens Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(I)(6), which was contained in OSHA Inspection No. 1293103, Citation No. 1, Item No. 2 final order began on 08/24/2018, with respect to the worksite located at 85 Nicon Ct. in Hauppauge, NY.   Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Aug 8, 2019

Penalty

Initial $66,300 · Current $50,000 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:  b) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct.., Production Floor- The employer did not ensure the horizontal shafting on Tiel 3 machine was protected by stationary casing thus exposing employee to the hazard of being caufght in the rotating shaft; on or about 1/25/19.  U.S. Nonwovens, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1119301 citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/26/2016 with respect to their workplace located at 100 Emjay Blvd., Brentwood, NY.  Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Penalty

Initial $10,419 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.  a) Workplace, 105 Emjay Blvd. Brentwood, NY: An employee working at the facility at 105 Emjay Blvd. in Brentwood was hospitalized after suffering an amputation of a finger. The employer did not report the amputation and in-hospitalization to OSHA within the following 24 hours; on or about 1/31/19.  Note:  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Aug 19, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,169 · Current $200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(e): Clearance signs to warn of clearance limits were not provided where mechanical handling equipment was used:  a) Workplace, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY, Main aisle - Horizontal beams of steel storage racks crossing over an aisle were damaged from a forklift impact. The beam did not have clearance limit signs; on or about 1/29/19.  Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2019

Abate by

Aug 9, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.  29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.  29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS)(DESCRIBE HAZARDS WHERE NECESSARY)  29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  a) Worksite, 105 Emjay Blvd, Brentwood, NY - Employees were operating forklifts including, but not limited to a YALE Lift Truck Model No. GLC070LGNSAE085/ Serial No. L818D01585S and a YALE Lift Truck Model No. MPE080LFN24T2748/ Serial No. B890N02756H with nameplates that were damaged, faded, or not legible; on or about 2/27/2019.  b) Worksite, 85 Nicon Ct., Hauppauge, NY - Employees were operating forklifts including, but not limited to a YALE Lift Truck Model No. Unreadable/ Serial No. E187V13698X and a CATERPILLAR Lift Truck Model No. Unreadable/ Serial No. Unreadable with nameplates that were damaged, faded, or not legible; on or about 4/25/2019.  Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.