OSHA Inspection: SOUTH COAST PAPER, LLC

Issued

Mar 27, 2023

Abate by

Apr 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,031 · Current $12,031

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) Production Floor, Sheeter line 3; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work around a folio sheeter machine H-3A604 without a  guard, exposing employees to crush-by and amputation hazards.  b) Production Floor, pallet turntable area; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work around a carton hopper without a  guard, exposing employees to crush-by and amputation hazards.

Issued

Mar 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,875 · Current $6,875

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) Production Floor, Sig Pack Transerver; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work around a Pemco Ream Wrapper machine with an unguarded pulley, exposing employees to crush-by and amputation hazards.

Issued

Mar 27, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i):Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  a) Production Floor, Sig Pack Transerver; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to work around a Pemco Ream Wrapper machine with an unguarded belt, exposing employees to crush-by and amputation hazards.

Issued

Mar 27, 2023

Abate by

Apr 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $15,625 · Current $15,625

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments.  a) Production Floor, Sheeter line 1; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed an employee to work in 480 volt three phase Reliance Electric Motor without first providing training on electrically safe work practices, exposing employees to electrocution hazards.

Issued

Mar 27, 2023

Abate by

Apr 20, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that only qualified persons were working on energized circuits and that qualified persons were familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools  a) Production Floor, Sheeter line 1; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to electrocution hazards in that an unqualified employee was allowed to work in 480 volt three phase Reliance Electric Motor .

Issued

Mar 27, 2023

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $137,508 · Current $79,638 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) Production Floor, Sheeter line 1; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to conduct maintenance activities on the conveyor motor without ensuring that energy control procedures were developed, documented and/or utilized, exposing the employees to electrical hazards.  b) Production Floor, cut size sheeter Type SLK90, Machine # ooH80390; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed operators and maintenance personnel to conduct maintenance such as jam clearing at the machine # 00H80390 without ensuring that energy control procedures were developed, documented and/or utilized, exposing the employees to amputation hazards.  c) Production Floor, machine model #FL200-RS-NG-AB-000, Serial # 0007-6024-2083; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed operators and maintenance personnel to conduct maintenance such as jam clearing without ensuring that energy control procedures were developed, documented and/or utilized, exposing employees to amputation hazards.  d) Production Floor, automated conveyorized model Q-1000, Serial # 0a001433; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed operators and maintenance personnel to conduct maintenance such as jam clearing without ensuring that energy control procedures were developed, documented and/or utilized, exposing the employees to amputation hazards.  e) Production Floor, ream accumulator 134L; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed operators and maintenance personnel to conduct maintenance such as jam clearing without ensuring that energy control procedures were developed, documented and/or utilized, exposing the employees to amputation hazards.  f) Production Floor, Case Packer Model 86R; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed operators and maintenance personnel to conduct maintenance such as jam clearing without ensuring that energy control procedures were developed, documented and/or utilized, exposing the employees to amputation hazards.  g) Production Floor, Pemco Hydraulic Power Unit 19-9174; On or about September 28, 2022 and at times prior to, the employer allowed operators and maintenance personnel to conduct maintenance such as jam clearing without ensuring that energy control procedures developed, documented and/or utilized, exposing the employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

Mar 27, 2023

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $34,375 · Current $20,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  a) Production Floor, Sheeter line 1; On or about September 28, 2022, and at times prior to, the employer allowed employees to conduct maintenance activities on the conveyor motor without first being trained to ensure those employees had the knowledge and skill for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls, exposing the employees to electrical hazards.    South Coast Paper  was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1566336, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 06/06/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 1500 John Galt Way Burlington, NJ.