OSHA Inspection: ANCHOR GLASS CONTAINER CORPORATION

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

May 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,162 · Current $8,930 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom was maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. When wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats were not provided.  (a) On or about September 1st, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to slipping hazards in basement 1 and 2 from drag system water supply which was being discharged onto the basement floor  (b) On or about September 1st, 2022, and at times prior thereto, adequate drainage was not maintained in the Basement #2 tunnel under 22 shop, ,exposing employees to trip and slip hazards

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $7,143 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.25(c)(3): The employer did not ensure that standard stairs have a minimum tread depth of 9.5 inches  (a) On or about August 15th, 2022, at times prior thereto, at the #3 debulk depalletizer in shop 23, the upper platform access step had tread depths reducing from 6" down to 3", exposing employees to slipping hazards

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

May 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  (a) On or about September 1st, 2022, and at times prior thereto, safe access and egress  was not provided to employees at the Basement #2 tunnel under 22 shop. A stair with three steps and risers, immediately abutting the tunnel walking working surface had steps that were narrower than 22", was not kept clean of debris, and was not provided with a handrail for employee use, exposing employees to slip, trip, and fall hazards.

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Mar 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $12,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(i):The employer did not ensure that each employee was protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following methods listed in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i)(A)-(D):  (a) On or about June 6th 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees working around unguarded skylights on the roof above the tier sorting area were exposed to fall hazards of 22'3"

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):  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) On or about August 15th, 2022, and at times prior thereto, a section of walkway under the 23 shop basement access was not protected to prevent employees from being exposed to fall hazards (b) On or about September 1st, 2022 and at times prior thereto, an elevated platform in the Compressor room leading to the air pressure disconnect valve from compressor #5 to the main feed line was not protected to prevent employee exposure to fall hazards.

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

May 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $11,162 · Current $8,930 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(c)(3):The employer did not barricade the area into which objects could fall, prohibiting employees form entering the area, and keeping objects far enough away from an edge or opening to prevent them from falling to a lower level:  (a) On or about September 1st, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees were not protected from falling glass objects through floor openings above basements 1 and 2

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Mar 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $7,143 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(g)(4):29 CFR 1910.29(g)(4): The employer did not ensure that platforms used with fixed ladders provide a horizontal surface of at least 24 inches by 30 inches (61 cm by 76 cm).  (a) On or about August 16th, 2022, the roof access ladder (fixed) located above the Tank 2 Right Regenerator was not equipped with a landing platform, exposing employees to tripping hazards and injury

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  (a) In the Machine Repair Shop, on or about September 1st, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees handling "Component X" parts cleaning solvents were not provided with adequate eye protection

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees 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) In the Machine Repair Shop, on or about September 1st, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees handling "Component X" parts cleaning solvents had impeded access to the installed eye wash station due to materials and equipment which were piled in front the eye wash station.

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $7,143 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:  (a) On September 1st, 2022, and at times prior thereto, in the General Factory Maintenance Shop, slings used to hoist the batch charger shovel were not inspected for damage prior to use

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(i)(9)(iii):Synthetic web sling(s) with snags, punctures, tears, or cuts were not immediately removed from service:  (a) On September 1st, 2022, and at times prior thereto, in the General Factory Maintenance Shop, slings with visible damage were being used and not immediately removed from service, exposing employees to falling object potential

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $12,500 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 ingoing nip points.  (a) In the single line maintenance shop, on or about August 15th, 2022 a JET Model JDP-20MF drill press was not equipped with a shaft/chuck/bit guard, exposing employees to laceration, pinching, burning and caught in hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, and rotating parts.  (b) Behind Tank #2, on or about August 16th, 2022 and times prior thereto, employees were exposed to hazards of rotating parts at an opening in the left screw pulley/belt guard.  (c) In the Tank 2 basement, on or about August 16th, 2022 and times prior thereto employees were exposed to hazards of rotating parts at an unguarded opening in the drag system pulley chain  (d) In the machine repair shop, on or about August 15th, 2022 a Buffalo No. 15 drill press was not equipped with a shaft/chuck/bit guard, exposing employees to laceration, pinching, burning and caught in hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, and rotating parts.  (e) In the machine repair shop, on or about August 15th, 2022 a JET 20" drill press was not equipped with a shaft/chuck/bit guard, exposing employees to laceration, pinching, burning and caught in hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, and rotating parts.  (f) In the machine repair shop, on or about August 15th, 2022, a Walker-Turner metal cutting band saw was not equipped with an adjustable blade guard, exposing employees to laceration and amputation hazards

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Jan 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):Work rests on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  (a) In the machine repair shop, on or about September 1st, 2022, the work rest on a Hammond of Kalamooza bench grinder was not adjusted to within one-eighth of an inch, to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage.

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Jan 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9):The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a) In the machine repair shop, on or about September 1st, 2022, the tongue guard on a Hammond of Kalamooza bench grinder was not adjusted to within one-fourth of an inch, exposing employees to projectile hazards from flying wheel fragments.

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose. In completed installations, each box did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a) On or about August 15th, 2022, at times prior thereto, at the #3 debulk depalletizer in shop 23, the junction box adajacent to the operator's station was not covered, exposing employees to potential shock hazards.

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(5):Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit must be marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet).  (a) On or about August 16th 2022, the East wall of warehouse 4, by the compactor was not marked "not an exit". A 16" obstruction projected into the opening of this potential exit (b) On or about August 16th 2022, in Warehouse 7, bay 24, a non exit was marked as a an exit route with floor markings.  (c) On or about August 16th, 2022, the Furnace 1 roof discharge door was not marked "not an exit" (d) On or about August 17th, 2022, the refractory storage door, inside of the machine repair shop, was easily confused as an exit, but was not marked to indicate that it was not.

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Feb 14, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(3)(iii)(B)(2):The employer did not implement a change schedule for respirators not equipped with an End of Service Life Indicator that would ensure cartridges were changed before the end of their service life:  (a) On or about September 1, 2022, a change schedule was not implemented for employees in the batch house who were required to wear half mask respirators with P100 cartridges

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Jan 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for fixed locations were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  (a) In the single line maintenance shop, or about August 15th, 2022 a JET Model JDP-20MF was not mounted to the shop floor to prevent walking during use

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Jan 31, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces were not located where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons  (a) On or about August 15th, 2022, nitrous oxide and argon cylinders were not restrained or located in a manner to prevent them from being knocked over

Issued

Jan 19, 2023

Abate by

Mar 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  (a) at the #9 dock, on or about August 17th, 2022, installed dock lever systems utilized flexible extension chords in lieu of permanent structural wiring/conduit