WEST CHESTER, PA —
OSHA Inspection: UNIPAK INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of UNIPAK INC. in 715 E. WASHINGTON STREET, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380 (NAICS 322212). OSHA activity number 343791810.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- UNIPAK INC.
- Site address
- 715 E. WASHINGTON STREET
- City
- WEST CHESTER
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19380
- Mailing
- 715 E. WASHINGTON STREET, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 322212
- Employees
- 32
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.28 B01 I
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 21, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $7,956 · Current $5,171 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. a) Jobsite: Baling Press machine, pit - The employer did not ensure employees discarding material in the 10 foot deep pit with unprotected sides and edges were protected from falling. Observed on or about 2/15/19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5171.4
- — Z (S) $7956
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $9,282 · Current $0 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) Jobsite: Bobst SP1080 die cutter - Employees operating the die cutter to manufacture packaging material were exposed to amputation hazards from the unguarded platen of the machine. b) Jobsite: Vega 750 - Employees operating the Vega 750 for stripping and packaging operations were exposed to ingoing nip point hazards from the unguarded running green belt of the machine. Observed on or about 2/21/19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9282
1910.212 B
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $3,978 · Current $2,586 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving. a) Jobsite: Delta 8" Bench Grinder - The employer did not securely anchor the bench grinder designed for fixed locations to the work station. Observed on or about 2/15/19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2585.7
- — Z (S) $3978
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch. a) Jobsite: Dayton 8" Bench Grinder - Employees who used the bench grinder to grind material without an adjustable tongue guard were exposed to struck by hazards. Observed on or about 2/15/19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $9,282 · Current $6,033 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o). b) Jobsite: Vega 750, feeding end, side of machine - Employees operating the Vega 750 for stripping and packaging operations were exposed entanglement and amputation hazards without the use of a cover to guard the exposed pulley and belt assembly. Observed on or about 2/15/19
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6033.3
- — Z (S) $9282
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $3,978 · Current $2,586 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. a) Jobsite: Baler area - Employees were exposed to flying debris and compressed air hazards as the air hose they used to blow off debris and dust from their body and clothing was not reduced to less than 30 psi. Observed on or about 2/15/19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2585.7
- — Z (S) $3978
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,304 · Current $3,448 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed. a) Jobsite: Baler area, junction box above computer table - The top of the energized junction box was missing a knockout exposing employees to shock hazards. Observed on or about 2/15/19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3447.6
- — Z (S) $5304
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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) Jobsite: Computer station by the baler - The relocatable power tap which provided power to industrial floor fans were not installed in accordance with the instructions included in the listing and labeling. Observed on or about 2/15/19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343791810.
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