OSHA Inspection: INTERNATIONAL CUSHIONING COMPANY, LLC

Issued

Aug 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,915 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 04202150K105

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  On or about June 17, 2021,  throughout the facility the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were visually inspected monthly.    Note:  Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.

Issued

Aug 13, 2021

Abate by

Oct 1, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,373 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 04202150K105

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(3): Employees who have been designated to use fire fighting equipment as part of the emergency action plan were not provided training in the use of the appropriate equipment:  On or about June 17, 2021, the employer did not ensure that training on portable fire extinguishers had been provided to employees designated to use portable fire extinguishers in the workplace.

Issued

Aug 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,915 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 04202150K105

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:  On or about June 17, 2021, the employer had not provided information and training on  hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to isobutane and propane which employees are exposed to during the manufacturing of polyethylene foam. Training should cover the written hazard communication program, health hazards associated with the chemicals, methods to detect the release of hazardous chemicals, measures employees can take to protect themselves from exposure to the chemicals, and safety data sheets.

Issued

Aug 13, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 04202150K105

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not ensure that Safety Data Sheets were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  On or about June 17, 2021, the employer did not ensure safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to isobutane and propane which are used for the manufacturing of polyethylene foam were maintained in a manner to allow employees to access them during their work shift.