OSHA Inspection: SHARPLINE CONVERTING, INC.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $5461.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not provided to the operator when the operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident:  In the Rolls Label Department, employee engaged in material handling activities were exposed to struck-by hazards in that refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the forklift operator when the operator was involved in accident or near-miss incident.  29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $4291.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(g)(2)(i):Electrical equipment was not so located or enclosed that live parts would not be exposed to accidental contact under normal operating conditions:  At the Roll Packing Area, employees engaged in material handling activities were exposed to electrical hazards in that the power cord to the Dayton Hoist had exposed wires at the connector.    29 CFR 1903.19(c)(2) abatement of the above violation was verified at time of inspection, no certification is required.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $4291.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:   At the Pana Flex Laminator, employees engaged in material handling activities were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazard in that the use of a alloy steel chain sling without a permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9753.00 · Current $6827.00 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:  Employees engaged in manufacturing activities, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the point of operation was not guarded in the following instances:   1) Bridgeport Mill in the Maintenance Department   2) JET Drill Press in the Graphic Structures   29 CFR 1903.19(c)(2) abatement of the above violation was verified at time of inspection, no certification is required.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9753.00 · Current $0.00 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):  At the Roll Packing Area, employees engaged in production activities were exposed to amputation hazards in that the blade on the Auto slitter was not guarded properly.    29 CFR 1903.19(c)(2) abatement of the above violation was verified at time of inspection, no certification is required.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $0.00 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):  In the Roll Packing, employees operating the Auto Slitter were exposed to amputation hazards in that the pulley on top of the machine was not guarded.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i):Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  In the Roll Packing, employees operating the Auto Slitter were exposed to amputation hazards in that the belt on top of the machine was not guarded.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $4291.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  In the Maintenance Shop, employees engaged in grinding activities were exposed to struck by hazards in that the work rest for the Panther King bench grinder was not adjusted to one eighth of an inch, and was used with an opening of approximately 1/4 inch.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $4291.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii):Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  In Graphic Structures, employees engaged in production activities were exposed to struck-by hazards and fire hazards in that the employer did not secure the acetylene cylinder properly to prevent the cylinder from being knocked over or damaged.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5851.00 · Current $3218.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1):Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  At Graphic Structures, employees engaged in production activities were exposed to electric shock in that the extension cord connected to the grinder had exposed wires at the connector.

Issued

2021-01-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5851.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  In Graphics Structures, employees engaged in production activities were exposed to electrical shock hazards due to outlet boxes that did not have a faceplate in the following instances:   1) Outlet powering the Firmhorn Industrial sweeper and extension cord  2) Outlet in the middle on South Wall  3) Outlet by South Door