OSHA Inspection: SCHUETZ CONTAINER SYSTEMS

Issued

Jul 2, 2019

Abate by

Jul 26, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $6,630 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4): All press welding machine operations, where there is a possibility of the operator's fingers being under the point of operation, were not effectively guarded by the use of a device such as an electronic eye safety circuit, two hand controls or protection similar to that prescribed for punch press operation.      a.) On or about March 23, 2019, the employer did not assure the point of operation on the MX-2 welder in the production area was guarded.  An employee was injured when they were placing a bracket to be welded and the welder came down on their left hand.

Issued

Jul 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $9,472 · Current $4,736 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.)   On or about March 29, 2019, the employer did not notify the Occupational Safety & Health Administration within twenty-four hours after an in-patient hospitalization and amputation injury. The delay in reporting of the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA can result in the delay of the incident investigation and identification of hazards.