OSHA Inspection: POLY PLASTIC PRODUCTS OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.

Issued

2021-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10445.00 · Current $7500.00 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) Production Area: An employee was exposed to the unguarded in-running nip point hazard on a Wolverine 72 inch printing machine, on or about November 5, 2020.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5969.00 · Current $4300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a) Production Area: Employees were exposed to an in-running nip point hazard from an unguarded sprocket and chain installed on the end of a Wolverine printing machine, on or about November 5, 2020.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2021-02-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4476.00 · Current $3200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Production Area: The flexible conduit between the motor and junction box on the printing machine was separated exposing the internal wiring, on or about November 5, 2020.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED