OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL PAPER STOCK, INC

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances M110

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):  All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to prevent employee exposure to fire hazards related to accumulation of combustible dust generated during the paper baling process.  This condition was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021.  Combustible dust was allowed to accumulate in depths that ranged from 0.75 to 2.0 inches around the tops of paper rolls near the backside of the large Harris Selco Baler and other building surfaces and equipment.  Amended to: The classification of Citation 1, Item 1 shall remain serious as issued

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3):The employer did not ensure walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer allowed employees to traverse the large Harris Selco Baler, 72" wide, steel belt, in-feed conveyor while the conveyor rotated and was loaded with stacked material.  Additionally, the conveyor contained protrusions in regular intervals which measured approximately three inches high  Amended to: Citation 1, Item 2 is withdrawn. The instance stated in Citation 1, Item 2 shall be combined with Citation 1, Item 3

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(c): The employer did not provide, and ensure each employee uses, a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces.  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from access/egress hazards that may result in slip, trip, and fall injuries. This was most recently observed on or about 12/09/2021 when the employer did not ensure employees used a safe means of access or egress when traversing a 72" wide steel belt on the in-feed conveyor on a  the Large Harris Selco Baler.  Employees routinely must walk on and through paper and plastic products of various shapes and sizes when attempting access and egress the in-feed conveyor.  Amended to: The Classification of Citation 1, Item 3 as herein amended shall remain serious as issued. The AVD is amended to include as follows:  a.	The employer is failing to protect employees from access/egress hazards that may result in slip, trip, and fall injuries. This was most recently observed on or about 12/09/2021 when the employer did not ensure employees used a safe means of access or egress when traversing a 72" wide steel belt on the in-feed conveyor on a Large Harris Selco Baler. Employees routinely must walk on and through paper and plastic products of various shapes and sizes when attempting access and egress the in-feed conveyor. b.   The employer allowed employees to traverse the large Harris Selco Baler, 72" wide, steel belt, in-feed conveyor while the conveyor rotated and was loaded with stacked material. Additionally, the conveyor contained protrusions in regular intervals which measured approximately three inches high

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(15): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(15): Walking-working surfaces not otherwise addressed. Except as provided elsewhere in this section or by other subparts of this part, the employer did not ensure each employee on a walking working surface 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one of the systems listed in 1910.28(b)(15)(i)-(iii).   The employer is failing to protect employees from elevated fall hazards. This condition was most recently observed on or about 10/26/2021. The  employee ascended approximately seventeen- feet vertically over the horizontal length of 38.75 feet at a thirty-degree angle on the conveyor belt which has product guards on either side that measure approximately thirty-six inches in height. The employer did not ensure each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is four feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system  Amended to: Citation 1, Item 4 is withdrawn. The instance stated in Citation 1, Item 4 shall be combined with Citation 2, Item 1

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from flying debris, and chemical hazards. This condition was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021 when the employer failed to adequately assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present for all job functions which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to, the following instances:  a) The use of appropriate hand eye/face protection while changing liquid propane tanks on powered industrial trucks (PIT);  b) The use of eye protection while using compressed air to clean equipment (PITs) or personnel.  Amended to: The Classification of Citation 1, Item 5a as herein amended shall remain serious as issued. The AVD is amended to include as follows:  The employer is failing to protect employees from flying debris, and chemical hazards. This condition was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021 when the employer failed to adequately assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present for all job functions which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to, the following instances:  a)	The use of appropriate hand eye/face protection while changing liquid propane tanks on powered industrial trucks (PIT); b)	The use of eye protection while using compressed air to clean equipment (PITs) or personnel. c)    The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical contact burn hazards. This hazard was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021, where the employer failed to require employees to use appropriate hand protection when changing propane fuel cylinders on power industrial trucks. This condition could expose employees to skin bums (frostbite) from contact with liquid propane. Employees routinely changed out propane fuel cylinders without adequate hand protection

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical contact burn hazards. This hazard was most recently observed on  or about 11/17/2021, where the employer failed to require employees to use appropriate hand protection when changing propane fuel cylinders on power industrial trucks. This condition could expose employees to skin burns (frostbite) from contact with liquid propane. Employees   routinely changed out propane fuel cylinders without adequate hand protection.  Amended to: Citation 1, Item 5c is withdrawn. The instance in Citation 1, Item 5c shall be combined with Citation 1, Item 5a

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each such employee was not trained to know at least the following:  When PPE is necessary; what PPE is necessary; how to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE; the limitations of the PPE; and, the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE.  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to train employees in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) while exposed to chemical and fall hazards.  This condition was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021 when the employer failed to provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE in the following instances:  a)  The use of appropriate hand eye/face protection while changing liquid propane tanks on powered industrial trucks (PIT);  b)  The use of eye protection while using compressed air to clean equipment or personnel;  c) The use of fall protection systems while exposed to elevated fall hazards.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.141(a)(3)(i): All places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allows:   Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to prevent employees from being contacted by bacteria.   This condition was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021, where employees were required to use the plant restroom with toilet and urinal facilities either out of order, covered with plywood or filled with urine and fecal matter. The employer failed to keep these places of employment clean to the extent that the nature of the work allows.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $4591.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(4): The employer did not develop and implement a written permit space program that complies with this section. The written program was not available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from confined space hazards while performing maintenance, Clearing a jam or cleaning  machines. On or about 10/26/2021, the employer failed to develop and implement a written permit space program that complies with 1910.146. The written program was not available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives.  Employees were entering into permit-required confined spaces on machines such as, but not limited to the following:  a) The large "Harris Selco" baler (Model: HLO-8221AR-150; Serial No: 39770079) on the paper side of the plant;  b) The small "Harris Selco" baler (Model:L125-2-10/8 ; Serial No:08138825 ) on the paper side of the plant;  c) The "Retech" book grinder (Model: RG 52; Serial No: 7739101) on the paper side of the plant; and,  d) The plastic "Badger" baler (Model: BADGER L-100S-2-10/7; Serial No: 8658) on the plastic side of the plant.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $4591.00 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 are engaged in the activities covered by this section:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and crushing hazards while performing maintenance, clearing a jam or cleaning machines. This condition was most recently observed on or about 12/9/2021, when the employer failed to develop equipment specific energy control procedures while clearing jams, cleaning or performing maintenance on machines such as, but not limited to, the following:   a) The large "Harris Selco" baler (Model: HLO-8221AR-150; Serial No: 39770079) on the paper side of the plant;  b) The small "Harris Selco" baler (Model:L125-2-10/8 ; Serial No:08138825 ) on the paper side of the plant;  c) The "Retech" book grinder (Model: RG 52; Serial No: 7739101) on the paper side of the plant; and,  d) The plastic "Badger" baler (Model: BADGER L-100S-2-10/7; Serial No: 8658) on the plastic side of the plant.  Amended to: The classification of Citation 1, Item 1O as herein amended shall remain serious as issued. The AVD is amended to include as follows: Central Paper Stock, lnc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  1. The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and crushing hazards while performing maintenance, clearing a jam or cleaning machines. This condition was most recently observed on or about 12/9/2021, when the employer failed to develop equipment specific energy control procedures while clearing jams, cleaning or performing maintenance on machines such as, but not limited to, the following: a)	The large "Harris Selca" baler (Model: HLO-8221 AR-150; Serial No: 39770079) on the paper side of the plant; b)	The small "Harris Selca" baler (Model:LI 25-2-10/8 ; Serial No:08138825) on the paper side of the plant; c)	The "Retech" book grinder (Model: RG 52; Serial No: 7739101) on the paper side of the plant; and, d)	The plastic "Badger" baler (Model: BADGER L-I00S-2-10/7; Serial No: 8658) on the plastic side of the plant. 2.	The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and crushing hazards while performing maintenance, clearing jams or cleaning machines. This condition was most recently observed on or about 10/26/2021. The employer provided three locks to lockout equipment in the facility. The locks shared a common key and were not assigned any specific employee. Employees routinely used these locks to lock out machines such as, but not limited to, the following: a)	The large "Harris Selco" baler (Model: HLO-8221 AR-150; Serial No: 39770079) on the paper side of the plant; b)	The small "Harris Selco" baler (Model:Ll25-2-I0/8 ; Serial No:08138825) on the paper side of the plant; c)	The "Retech" book grinder (Model: RG 52; Serial No: 7739101) on the paper side of the plant; and, d)	The plastic "Badger" baler (Model: BADGER L-100S-2-10/7; Serial No: 8658) on the plastic side of the plant

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure(s) at least annually to ensure that the procedure(s) and the requirements of this standard were being followed:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and crushing hazards while performing maintenance, clearing a jam or cleaning of machines. This condition was most recently observed on about 11/17/2021, when the employer failed to conduct a periodic inspection of the informal energy control procedures used by employees to lockout machines such as, but not limited to, the following:   a) The large "Harris Selco" baler (Model: HLO-8221AR-150; Serial No: 39770079) on the paper side of the plant;  b) The small "Harris Selco" baler (Model:L125-2-10/8 ; Serial No:08138825 ) on the paper side of the plant;  c) The "Retech" book grinder (Model: RG 52; Serial No: 7739101) on the paper side of the plant; and,  d) The plastic "Badger" baler (Model: BADGER L-100S-2-10/7; Serial No: 8658) on the plastic side of the plant.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and crushing hazards while performing maintenance, clearing a jam or cleaning of machines.  This condition was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021, when the employer failed to provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees performing energy control procedures on machines such as, but not limited to, the following:   a) The large "Harris Selco" baler (Model: HLO-8221AR-150; Serial No: 39770079) on the paper side of the plant;  b) The small "Harris Selco" baler (Model:L125-2-10/8 ; Serial No:08138825 ) on the paper side of the plant;  c) The "Retech" book grinder (Model: RG 52; Serial No: 7739101) on the paper side of the plant; and,  d) The plastic "Badger" baler (Model: BADGER L-100S-2-10/7; Serial No: 8658) on the plastic side of the plant.  Amended to: The classification of Citation 1, Item 13 as herein amended shall remain serious as issued. The AVD is amended to include as follows: Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  1. The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and crushing hazards while performing maintenance, clearing a jam or cleaning of machines. This condition was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021, when the employer failed to provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees performing energy control procedures on machines such as, but not limited to, the following: a)	The large "Harris Selco" baler (Model: HLO-8221 AR-150; Serial No: 39770079) on the paper side of the plant; b)	The small "Harris Selco" baler (Model:L 125-2-10/8 ; Serial No: 08138825 ) on the paper side of the plant; c)	The "Retech" book grinder (Model: RG 52; Serial No: 7739101) on the paper side of the plant; and, d)	The plastic "Badger" baler (Model: BADGER L-100S-2-10/7; Serial No: 8658) on the plastic side of the plant. 2.  The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and crushing hazards while performing maintenance, clearing jams or cleaning of machines. This condition was most recently observed on or about  10/26/2021, when an employee was fatally injured while attempting to clear a jam on a large "Harris Selco" paper baler (Model: HLO- 8221 AR-150; Serial No: 39770079). The employer failed to ensure the machine or equipment was turned off or shut down using a procedure for the machine.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(2): Machine or equipment shutdown. The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment. An orderly shutdown was not utilized to avoid any additional or increased hazard(s) to employees:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:   The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and crushing hazards while performing maintenance, clearing jams or cleaning of machines. This condition was most recently observed on or about 10/26/2021, when an employee was fatally injured while attempting to clear a jam on a large "Harris Selco" paper baler (Model: HLO-8221AR-150; Serial No: 39770079). The employer failed to ensure the machine or equipment was turned off or shut down using a procedure for the machine.  Amended to: Citation 1, Item 14 is withdrawn

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(f)(4): Specific procedures were not utilized during shift or personnel changes to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, including provision for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout device protection between off-going and oncoming employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy:   Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and crushing hazards while performing maintenance, clearing jams or cleaning machines. This condition was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021, when the employer failed to implement and utilize specific procedures during shift or personnel changes to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, including provision for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout device protection between off-going and oncoming employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy. Employees failed to implement specific procedures during shift changes to ensure energy control procedures were complied while locking out machines to include, but not limited to, the following :   a) The plastic "Badger" baler (Model: BADGER L-100S-2-10/7; Serial No: 8658) on the plastic side of the plant.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $4591.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to train employees in the use of fire extinguishers while exposed to fire hazards. The condition was most recently observed on or about 10/26/2021, when the employer failed to provide training to each employee who is expected to use a fire extinguisher.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air was used for cleaning purposes and was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from flying objects and debris while using compressed air greater than 30 p.s.i. without effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.  This condition was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021, where employees cleaned forklifts and themselves, with compressed air that was regulated at 100 p.s.i.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $4591.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to install fixed wiring in leu of flexible cords.  On or about 11/17/2021, the employer powered the plastic side dust collector scale with an extension cord.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $4591.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employers did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards.  This condition was observed on or about 10/26/2021.  The employer did not implement a hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to including, but not limited to, the following chemicals daily:   a) Liquid propane: Employees operated propane powered forklifts in the facility.  Employees changed liquid propane tanks on a regular basis.   b) Combustible dust:  The processing of paper products during baling operations generated combustible dust.  c) Paper Testing Solution, 4282:  Employees use product to test certain batches of paper prior to processing  Amended to: The classification of Citation I, Item 19 as herein amended shall remain serious as issued. The A VD is amended to include as follows: Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  1. The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards. This condition was observed on or about 10/26/2021. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to including, but not limited to, the following chemicals daily:  a) 	Liquid propane: Employees operated propane powered forklifts in the facility. Employees changed liquid propane tanks on a regular basis. b)	Combustible dust: The processing of paper products during baling operations generated combustible dust. c) 	Paper Testing Solution, 4282: Employees use product to test certain batches of paper prior to processing 2.	The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards. This condition was most recently observed on or about 10/26/2021, when the employer failed to obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in the workplace to include, but not limited to liquid propane gas. 3.   The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical hazards. This condition was most recently observed on or about 10/26/2021 when the employer failed to provide hazard communication training to employees. Employees were exposed to chemicals, including, but not limited to:  a)	Liquid propane: Employees operated propane powered forklifts in the facility. Employees changed liquid propane tanks on a regular basis. Employees were not aware of the hazards associated with exposure to liquid propane. b)	Paper Testing Solution, 4282: Employees use product to test certain batches of paper prior to processing.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $68266.00 · Current $68266.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(6)(ii): Each employee 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above dangerous equipment was not protected from falling:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to protect employees from fall hazards while they clear jams over a large "Harris Selco" paper baler (Model: HLO-8221AR-150; Serial No: 39770079).  This condition most recently occurred: (a)	On 10/26/2021 when an employee attempted to clear a paper jam while standing directly adjacent to and/or over the paper baler chute. As the employee cleared the jam, he fell approximately 17-feet in the baler chute where he was crushed by the baler's hydraulic press; and (b)	On or around 10/24/2021 when an employee cleared a paper jam while standing directly adjacent to and/or over the paper baler chute.  Amended to: The classification of Citation 2, Item I as herein amended shall remain willful as issued. The AVD is amended to include as follows: Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  1. The employer is failing to protect employees from fall hazards while they clear jams over a large "Harris Selco" paper baler (Model: HLO- 8221 AR-150; Serial No: 39770079). This condition most recently occurred: (a) On 10/26/2021 when an employee attempted to clear a paper jam while standing directly adjacent to and/or over the paper baler chute. As the employee cleared the jam, he fell approximately 17-feet in the baler chute where he was crushed by the baler's hydraulic press; and  (b)	On or around 10/24/2021 when an employee cleared a paper jam while standing directly adjacent to and/or over the paper baler chute. 2. The employer is failing to protect employees from elevated fall hazards. This condition was most recently observed on or about 10/26/2021. The employee ascended approximately seventeen-feet vertically over the horizontal length of 38.75 feet at a thirty-degree angle on the conveyor belt which has product guards on either side that measure approximately thirty-six inches in height. The employer did not ensure each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is four feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1450.00 · Current $744.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.40(a): When an authorized government representative asked the employer for the records required to be kept under Part 1904, the employer did not provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134:  The employer is failing to provide an authorized government representative records under this Part within four (4) business hours. The most recent condition was observed on 10/27/2021. Ehen an authorized government representative requested OSHA 300 Injury & Illness logs, the employer did not provide the records until 10/29/2021 and 11/02/2021.

Issued

2022-04-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $814.00 · Current $814.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:  Central Paper Stock, Inc. located at 6665 Jonas Place in Berkeley, MO 63134 (Plastic Side):  This condition was most recently observed on or about 11/17/2021, where employees were accessing a "Federal Pacific" (3-phase, 120AMP/240V) electrical panel to turn lights on/off in the plant. The the employer did not ensure breakers were identified for their purpose.