OSHA Inspection: PRINTPACK, INC.

Issued

Oct 28, 2021

Abate by

May 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $13,653

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedure) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):   (1) prepare for shut down by recognizing energy hazards and its controls,  (2) turn off and shut down the machines,  (3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source,  (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device,  (5) render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy,  (6) verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.   (a) Press department, Shiavi press No. 6  - on or about June 21, 2021, the employer did not ensure that press operators had isolated the hazardous energy prior to using a hand tool to remove debris in the danger zone from the rotating sleeve roller. Because the equipment was not locked out, employees had their hands exposed to an unguarded in-going nip point.   (b) Press department, press No. 2 - on or about July 9, 2021, the employer did not ensure that press operators had isolated the hazardous energy prior to sticking doctor blade for ink buildup removal in the danger zone. Because the equipment was not locked out, employees had their hands exposed to an unguarded in-going nip point.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).