OSHA Inspection: FIRST CHOICE PACKAGING, INC.

Issued

Apr 20, 2021

Abate by

Mar 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,516 · Current $6,758 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a. First Choice Packaging, Inc. - Fremont, Ohio: On or about February 5, 2021, the employer did not develop and document energy control procedures for authorized employees who maintain and setup the SencorpWhite Thermoforming machine (s/n 18-10499).  Employees that performed mold changeover and setup tasks were exposed to gravitational and pneumatic energy sources.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Apr 20, 2021

Abate by

Mar 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,516 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):   a. First Choice Packaging, Inc. - Fremont, Ohio: On or about February 5, 2021, the employer did not ensure that each authorized employee affixed a lockout device(s) to energy isolating devices of the SencorpWhite Thermoforming machine (s/n 18-10499) in a sequential manner which included the application of lockout devices to control pneumatic and gravitational energy sources before employees performed a mold/form changeover.  Employees that setup the machine were exposed to crushing injuries from the hazardous energy sources.   b. First Choice Packaging, Inc. - Fremont, Ohio: On or about March 17, 2021, the employer did not ensure that each authorized employee affixed a lockout device to energy isolating devices of the SencorpWhite Thermoforming machine (s/n 18-10499) prior to adjusting the cutting anvils in the Trim Tool.  Employees who adjusted the anvils were exposed crushing injuries from to the unexpected startup of the machine.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Apr 20, 2021

Abate by

Mar 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(5)(i): All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was not relieved, disconnected, restrained or otherwise rendered safe after the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices:  a. First Choice Packaging, Inc. - Fremont, Ohio: On or about February 5, 2021, energy control was not conducted in an order that would ensure the SencorpWhite Thermoforming machine (s/n 18-10499) was isolated from all energy sources before employees performed a mold changeover.  Employees were exposed to crushing injuries in that the gravitational energy of the mold was not restrained and rendered safe before employees set up the press.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Apr 20, 2021

Abate by

Mar 31, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,516 · Current $6,758 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:  a. First Choice Packaging, Inc. - Fremont, Ohio: On or about February 5, 2021, the employer did not ensure that employees who setup the SencorpWhite Thermoforming machine (s/n 18-10499) were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  Employees that performed changeover tasks were not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.