OSHA Inspection: SOUTHEASTERN ENVELOPE, INC.

Issued

2020-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1735.00 · Current $1041.00 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) Folding Area: On February 12, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to caught-in hazards in that belt pulleys on the F.L. Smithe Large Open End and Open Side Rotary envelope machine were unguarded as employees pulled envelopes from the equipment.

Issued

2020-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)  a) Folding Area: On February 12, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that an assessment was not performed to determine whether personal protective equipment was necessary for employees who must handle Aquence ENV 7603 adhesive and Capital Adhesives seal gum (Product #RD23860).

Issued

2020-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) Folding Area: On February 12, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that appropriate hand protection was not provided as employees handled the Aquence ENV 7603 adhesive and the Capital Adhesives seal gum (Product #RD23860).

Issued

2020-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose  a) Folding Area: On February 12, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire and electrical hazards in that the two junction boxes on the F.L. Smithe Large Open End and Open Side Rotary Envelope Machine were uncovered as employees operated the equipment to produce envelopes.

Issued

2020-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  a) Folding Area: On February 12, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program as employees used Aquence ENV 7603 and seal gum (Capital Adhesives Product #RD23860) on the F.L. Smithe large open end envelope machine.

Issued

2020-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical  Folding Area: On February 12, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the Aquence ENV 7603 adhesive was stored in an unlabeled pitcher that employees used to refill the adhesive compartment(s) on the F.L. Smithe Large Open End and Open Side Rotary Envelope Machine (Serial No. 262).

Issued

2020-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  a) Folding Area: On February 12, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer did not keep safety data sheets for the Aquence ENV 7603 and Capital Adhesives seal gum (Product #RD23860) as the employees used the substances on the F.L. Smithe large open end envelope machine.

Issued

2020-05-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-06-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area  a) Folding Area: On February 12, 2020, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer did not provide effective information and training on the Aquence ENV 7603 and the Capital Adhesives seal gum (Product #RD23860) as employees used the substance on the F.L. Smithe large open end envelope machine.