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OSHA Inspection: PLASTIC DESIGNS, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of PLASTIC DESIGNS, INC. in 1330 S VERMILLION STREET, PAXTON, IL 60957 (NAICS 326199). OSHA activity number 345044572.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
PLASTIC DESIGNS, INC.
Site address
1330 S VERMILLION STREET
City
PAXTON
State
IL
ZIP
60957
Mailing
1330 S VERMILLION STREET, PAXTON, IL 60957

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Complaint (B)
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
326199
Employees
48
Ownership type
A

Citations

9 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.147 C01

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $10513.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):  The employer did not establish an energy control program consisting of an energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment would be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  On or about November 30, 2020, employees were required to perform service and maintenance on the plastic molding machines and other equipment and the employer has not developed an energy control program to ensure the release of stored energy does not cause injury to the employees.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $10513

1910.178 L03 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7510.00 · Current $6759.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(3)(i):  Powered industrial truck operators had not received initial training regarding truck-related topics:  On or about November 30, 2020, employees operating the Clark Forklift, Serial Number G1383016072FA486, were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards because the employer had not provided training on the adaptations, use and limitations, altered vehicle capacity, altered vehicle stability, vehicle inspections, maintenance required, and operating limitations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $6759
  • — Z (S) $7510

1910.178 Q06

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $7510.00 · Current $6759.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(6):  Industrial trucks were  altered by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer:   On or about November 30, 2020, employees operating the Clark Forklift, Serial Number G1383016072FA486, were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards because a die was used as a counterweight and attached to the back of the forklift.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $6759
  • — Z (S) $7510

1910.178 Q07

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  On or about November 30, 2020, employees operating the Clark Forklift, Serial Number G1383016072FA486, were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards because the employer did not conduct an adequate pre-shift inspection.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 48 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $6008.00 · Current $5407.00 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:   On or about November 30, 2020, employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck-by moving parts while working in and around the:  a. the Yushin YCII-400 Take Out Robot because the cage surrounding the robot was not locked or interlocked and did not prevent entry to the area where the robot maneuvered.  b. the Yushin YCII-250 Take Out Robot because the cage surrounding the robot was not locked or interlocked and did not prevent entry to the area where the robot maneuvered.  c. the Yushin YCII-600 Take Out Robot because the cage surrounding the robot was not locked or interlocked and did not prevent entry to the area where the robot maneuvered.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5407
  • — Z (S) $6008

1910.212 A03 II

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $10513.00 · Current $9461.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii):  Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    On or about November 30, 2020, employees operating the AXYZ 4010 CNC router were exposed to amputation hazards because the point of operation was not guarded.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $9461
  • — Z (S) $10513

1910.305 G01 IV A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $6008.00 · Current $5407.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   On or about November 30, 2020, employees working near and operating the EC 500 SX III Molding Machine were exposed electrical hazards because extension cords were being used as a substitute of fixed wiring.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5407
  • — Z (S) $6008

1910.305 G01 IV D

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):  Flexible cords and cables were attached to building surfaces:  On or about November 30, 2020, employees working near and operating the EC 500 SX III Molding Machine were exposed electrical hazards   because:     a. a yellow extension cord powering the autoloader control module was attached to the side of the EC 500 SX III with permanent metal hangers.  b. a  red extension cord powering the red controller module of the EC 500 SX III was attached to metal electrical conduit with zip-ties.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.303 B02

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 48 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $6008.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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:    On or about November 30, 2020, employees working near and operating the EC 500 SX III Molding Machine were exposed electrical hazards because a controller module labeled "autoloader" was powered by an extension cord which was plugged into another extension cord which was plugged into a 120 volt outlet.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $6008

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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 345044572.