OSHA Inspection: WESTROCK

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,357 · Current $7,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not select PPE that properly fit each affected employee:  a) WestRock - 100 McDonald Avenue, Aston, PA 19014 - Propane Storage Shed:  Employees handling propane tanks were not provided hand protection that properly fit their hands to protect them from exposure to propane.  The employer has only two sets of gloves available with one size (polyurethane coated SHOWA Temres 282 in size extra large (10/XL) and MAPA Neoprene Temp-Tec 332 NL56 size 10) for employees to use during propane tank replacement on the powered industrial truck.    Condition noted on or about November 25, 2021 - April 25, 2022.

Issued

May 23, 2022

Abate by

Jul 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,256 · Current $7,180 Reduced

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:  a) WestRock - 100 McDonald Boulevard, Aston, PA 19014 - Facility: Employees were not provided information and training on the hazardous chemicals used in their work area.  Employees are exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to propane, ethane, propylene, etc. contained in Odorized Commercial Propane, etc.   Condition noted on or about November 30, 2021.