OSHA Inspection: PLAS-TEC CORP.

Issued

2021-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9557.00 · Current $4779.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.332(b)(1):Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  Plas-Tec Corp. - Edon, Ohio: On or about August 3, 2021, the employer did not ensure employees were provided with training on electrical shock, arc flash hazards, and protective equipment to protect against electrical hazards while working on or near energized conductors.   Employees who accessed electrical panels to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, electrical testing, controller adjustments, and fuse replacement were exposed to electrical hazards.    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

2021-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(a):Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized:  a. Plas-Tec Corp. - Edon, Ohio: On or about August 5, 2021, the employer did not develop and implement electrical safety-related work practices to protect employees who accessed the temperature controller associated with the heat barrel on Line 5.  An employee sustained an electrical shock injury when accessing the Line's 480V electrical panel to adjust the machine's temperature.   b. Plas-Tec Corp. - Edon, Ohio: On or about August 3, 2021, the employer did not develop and implement electrical safety-related work practices which cover employees exposed to live electrical conductors while performing electrical work.  Employees who performed troubleshooting and fuse replacement activities on machines such as, but not limited to, Line 8E were exposed to electrical-related injuries in that safe work practices were not employed.  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

2021-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9557.00 · Current $4779.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(1)(i):Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:  a. Plas-Tec Corp. - Edon, Ohio: On or about August 5, 2021, the employer failed to ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in that flame resistant clothing, rubber insulated and leather gloves, hard hat, and arc rated face shield were not provided to employees who accessed the Line 5 electrical panel to make temperature adjustments.  Employees were exposed to 480 volts while making the adjustment.   b. Plas-Tec Corp. - Edon, Ohio: On or about August 3, 2021, the employer failed to ensure employees were protected from 480-Volt electrical hazards in that in that flame resistant clothing, rubber insulated and leather gloves, hard hat, and arc rated face shield were not provided to employees who performed electrical tests and replaced fuses at Line 8E.     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.