OSHA Inspection: ZENPAK, INC.

Issued

2022-07-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $465.00 · Current $300.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  a)  On or about 7/8/2022, the employer had not provided abatement certification for previously cited violations, as follows:   Citation 1	Item 2a 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 2b 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 2c 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 2d 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 3a 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 3b 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 3c 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 3d 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 4 	        Instance a Citation 1	Item 5	        Instance a Citation 1	Item 6a 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 6b 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 7	        Instance(s) a, b, c Citation 1	Item 8	        Instance a Citation 1	Item 9a 	Instance(s) a, b, c, d, e Citation 1	Item 9b 	Instance a Citation 1	Item 10	Instance a

Issued

2022-07-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-08-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1903.19(d)(1): The employer did not submit to the Agency documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.  a)  On or about 7/8/2022, the employer had not provided abatement documentation for previously cited violations, as follows:  -Citation 1, Item 7, Instance(s) a, b, c

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1740.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were not protected from the hazard of  being struck-by impression cylinders of approximately 200 lbs, should the lifting devices fail:   a) At the Zerand Cutting and Creasing line, on or about 11/18/2021: A 1 ton Demag Chain Hoist was used to move approximately 200 lb impression cylinders. The hoist was not inspected on a frequent and periodic basis.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1740.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):  The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.   a) At the compressor room, on or about 11/18/2021: The work area did not have a working light and was cluttered with excess product, exposing workers to falls.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a) At the compressor room, on or about 11/18/2021: Workers were exposed to fall hazards greater than 4 feet as the walking area did not have a railing.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.  a) At the production room, on or about 11/18/2021: Workers were exposed to trip and fall hazards from a floor hole and opening.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements.  a) At the Compressor Room, on or about 11/18/2021:  A stair system lacked stair-rail protection on the open side, exposing workers to fall hazards greater than 4 feet from the lower level.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1306.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(1): The employer did not ensure exit routes were kept free of explosive or highly flammables.  a) At the North West side of the establishment, on or about 11/18/2021: Propane tanks were stored at the exit.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   a) At the North West side of establishment, on or about 11/18/2021: An emergency exit was not kept free and unobstructed.  The door was not maintained and got stuck in the closed position impeding safe egress.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6): The employer did not ensure that each exit sign was illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) At the North West side of the establishment, on or about 11/18/2021: An exit sign was not adequately lighted nor visible from 10 feet.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) Throughout the establishment , on or about 11/18/2021:  Fire extinguisher were blocked by excess materials.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3108.00 · Current $2176.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a) At the establishment, on or about 11/18/2021: The employer permitted servicing and maintenance activities on equipment including, but not limited to, a Zerand Cutting and Creasing Line and Food Pail Forming Machines, without establishing a lockout/logout program inclusive of written energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections, to prevent serious injuries from the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy of the equipment.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1306.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): When the eyes or body of any person were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a) At the establishment, on or about 11/18/2021: Suitable eye wash stations were not provided in the immediate work area for emergency use for employees using corrosives, such as, but not limited to, thinner and isopropyl. The portable eye wash was empty.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1740.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1):Powered industrial truck(s) with defect(s) or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  a) At the establishment, on or about 11/18/2021: A Toyota forklift, Serial Number 63275 was operated without working lights.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(iii): All operator training and evaluation was not conducted by persons who had the knowledge, training, and experience to train powered industrial truck operators and evaluate their performance:  a) At the establishment, on or about 11/18/2021:  The employer permitted employees to operate forklifts without first being trained and evaluated on each lift.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4351.00 · Current $3046.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) At the Food Pail Forming Machines, on or about 11/18/2021:  Workers were permitted operate each pail machine while exposed to point of operation hazards.     b) At the Food Pail Forming Machines, on or about 11/18/2021: Workers were permitted to operate each pail machine with unguarded sprockets while exposed to rotating parts.   c) At the Zerand Cutting and Creasing line, on or about 11/18/2021: Workers were exposed to pinch points at unguarded chain and sprockets while operating the Zerand Line.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3108.00 · Current $2176.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): The employer did not ensure  compressed air used for cleaning purposes were reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a) At the establishment, on or about 11/18/2021: The employer allowed workers to use compressed guns measuring between 40 and 80 psi.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $1740.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) At the Zerand Cutting and Creasing line, on or about 11/18/2021: A junction box did not have a cover to enclose live parts.  b) At the Zerand Cutting and Creasing line, on or about 11/18/2021: Control boxes were not used per listing and label as the knockouts were removed and not sealed.  c) At the Zerand Cutting and Creasing line, on or about 11/18/2021: Spliced wires were not protected by a junction  box.   d) At the Zerand Cutting and Creasing line, on or about 11/18/2021: Wires  from the control boxes were not installed with strain relief, nor enclosed in conduit.    e) At the Zerand Cutting and Creasing line, on or about 11/18/2021: Wires were used without secondary insulation.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) At the North West side of the building, on or about 11/18/2021:  Circuit breaker panels were blocked by clutter of miscellaneous materials which prevent ready access.

Issued

2022-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-05-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1865.00 · Current $1306.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not  maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) At the establishment, on or about 11/18/2021: The employer did not maintain a written hazard communication program. Employees are required to use, mix and spray chemicals such as, but not limited to: isopropyl, thinner, propane tanks, oils and paints with hazards such as, irritants, corrosives and flammables.