OSHA Inspection: IVEX PROTECTIVE PACKAGING INC.

Issued

Jun 23, 2022

Abate by

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $28,714 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  On or about April 25, 2022 employees at Ivex Protective Packaging Inc. within the facility located at 456 S. Stolle Dr. Sidney OH 45365, that operated the Line One foam extruder line winder, were exposed to in-going nip points, struck-by and caught-in hazards in that they were performing lockout/tagout two or three times daily and were not properly trained on the lockout/tagout procedures of the employers FAP s.r.l. winder (S/N: 19141 Model: AVV22.2LW). The employer did not ensure employees were trained in the purpose and function of the energy control program, with regards to the mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic energy sources within FAP s.r.l. winder, during machine set up process, maintenance and repair.  Ivex Protective Packaging Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.147(c)(7)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1497749, citation number one, item number two and was affirmed as a final order on January 15, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 2560 Campbell Rd., Sidney, OH 45365.  Ivex Protective Packaging Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.147(c)(7)(iii)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1511302, citation number one, item number one and was affirmed as a final order on July 12, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 2600 Campbell Rd., Sidney, OH 45365.

Issued

Jun 23, 2022

Abate by

Jun 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $28,714 · Current $14,350 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):  Instance A: On or about April 21, 2022 employees at Ivex Protective Packaging Inc. within the facility located at 456 S. Stolle Dr. Sidney OH 45365, that operated the Line Three foam extruder line winder, were exposed to in-going nip points, struck-by and caught-in hazards in that the Haanen Packard Machinery winder (S/N: 551179.6) was not locked out prior to employees placing any part of his or her body where an in-going nip point exists while clearing jams, cutting loose material during a jam and misfeed of the winder. During this instance employees were exposed to in-going nip points at speeds of 215 feet per minute. The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic energy sources were implemented prior to servicing tasks.  Ivex Protective Packaging Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.147(d), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1497749, citation number one, item number one and was affirmed as a final order on January 15, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 2560 Campbell Rd., Sidney, OH 45365.  Ivex Protective Packaging Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.147(d), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1511302, citation number one, item number two and was affirmed as a final order on July 12, 2021 with respect to a workplace located at 2600 Campbell Rd., Sidney, OH 45365.

Issued

Jun 23, 2022

Abate by

Jul 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  On or about April 25, 2022 employees at Ivex Protective Packaging Inc. within the facility located at 456 S. Stolle Dr. Sidney OH 45365, that worked within the extruder department, were exposed to fire, burn and respiratory hazards in that the employer did not identify portable fire extinguishers so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury. The employer did not identify portable fire extinguishers with signs, labels, decals, or stickers to notify employees of the location of the portable fire extinguisher in case of emergency.