OSHA Inspection: AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA, INC.- BATAVIA

Issued

2023-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11162.00 · Current $1518.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  On or about November 2, 2022, the employer did not ensure that periodic inspections of energy control procedures were conducted at least annually to identify and correct any deviations or inadequacies.  Employees were exposed to amputation hazards.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall 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 and control.  On or about November 2, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who performed service and maintenance tasks on Slitter 74 were adequately trained on the means and methods needed to effectively isolate and control hazardous energy sources. Employees were exposed to pinch and nip point hazards of equipment in operation which could result in caught-in, crushing and amputation injuries.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

1910.147(d)(3)  Machine or equipment isolation. All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment shall be physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s). 29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedure) was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1) through (d)(6):  On or about November 2, 2022, the employer did not ensure that all energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy of Slitter 74 were physically located and operated in such as manner as to isolate Slitter 74 from its energy sources.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee shall affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device, group lockbox, or comparable mechanism when he or she begins work, and shall remove those devices when he or she stops working on the machine or equipment being serviced or maintained.  On or about November 2, 2022, the employer did not ensure that trained authorized employees participated in group lockout per 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D). The employer did not ensure that operators affixed a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device, group lockbox, or comparable mechanism when performing service and maintenance tasks on Slitter 74, such as monthly PMs, with maintenance personnel.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2023-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2232.00 · Current $2232.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records, you keep under Part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).