OSHA Inspection: INTERNATIONAL CUSHIONING COMPANY, LLC

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(b)(17)(i):Electrical equipment and wiring was not installed in accordance with subpart S of this part:  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure electrical equipment utilized in proximity of the foam line, to include but not limited to industrial fans, were rated for the hazardous atmosphere in which they were operated in. In this condition, employees were exposed to burns and fire hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location:  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure electrical equipment, such as but not limited to, industrial fans positioned on the foam line, were rated for the hazardous atmosphere they were operated in. In this condition employees were exposed to burns from ignition hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(b)(17)(ii):Open flames or other sources of ignition were permitted in pumphouses, container charging rooms, or other similar locations.  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: employees tasked with work activities in proximity of where isobutane is vaporized from the foam line extruder were exposed to burn injuries in that hand tools used in the operation were not of the spark resistant type.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a):Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure employees who worked on foam line extruder where Isobutane was discharged were provided personal protective clothing of the design/type for class 1 flammable. Employees operating in this condition without such equipment were exposed to burns hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 personal protective equipment:  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure employees who worked on foam line extruder where Isobutane a class 1 flammable was discharged were adequately trained on the use of personal protective equipment to include but not limited to use of heal stats, face shields and flame-resistant clothing. Employees operating in this condition without such training were exposed to burns hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures.  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure employees operating at the foam line extruder in proximity to isobutane discharge, donned heal stats. Employees operating in this condition were exposed to burns resulting from incidental ignition.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d):The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure electrical power to the recycling grinder was isolated and controlled prior to the performance of a maintenance/ service task. Employees  unjamming grinder in proximity of the point of operation in this condition were exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(a): Aisle(s) and passageway(s) were not kept clear and in good repair with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard.  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure aisleways in which powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) traveled were kept free of waste product and obstructions. Employee working on or around PIVs in this condition employees were exposed to struck by hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b):Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure rolls of salvage foam in the storage room were stored in a secure manner. In this condition employees were exposed to struck by hazards from falling rolls.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(c):Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure storage areas were kept free of trip hazards and excessive accumulation of flammable/combustible materials (foam product). In this condition employees were  exposed  to fire and trip hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(c)(2)(iii):Only powered industrial trucks designated as EX were not used in atmospheres containing any of the chemicals referenced in this section in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures:    a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure powered industrial trucks were rated for the hazardous atmosphere in which they operated in.  Employees operating non-EX rated powered industrial trucks as well as other employees performing work tasks in proximity of the foam line were exposed to burn hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure powered industrial truck operators received training that consisted of formal, written and hands on training. In this condition untrained operators as well as other employees working in the area were exposed to struck by hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,977 · Current $3,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(5):Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure the Central Machinery 30" industrial fan located on the foam line was adequately guarded. Employees operating near this condition  were exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1):Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure pulleys located on the recycling line hopper motor were adequately guarded. Employees operating near this nip point  were exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(3)(i):Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure inclined belts located on the recycling line hopper motor were adequately guarded. Employees operating near this nip point  were exposed to amputation hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Oct 24, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,167 · Current $5,584 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 22, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer did not ensure the junction box containing 480 volt conductors atop the motor of the recycling line hopper was fully enclosed. Employees operating near this condition were exposed to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Aug 5, 2022

Abate by

Aug 23, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,977 · Current $3,982 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.39(a)(2):The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.  a) International Cushioning Co. on or about February 10, 2022, at the address of 2101 Cedar St. Fremont, OH: The employer or employer representative failed to contact the Toledo Area OSHA Office or the 24-hour OSHA number within 24-hours after an employee was admitted for inpatient treatment resulting from a workplace injury/incident.