OSHA Inspection: FLEX-N-GATE PLASTICS CORP.

Issued

Apr 4, 2023

Abate by

Apr 19, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,822 · Current $8,000 Reduced

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 was protected from falling by one or more of the following: guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems.  On or about November 17, 2022, employees working on the molding press #13, were exposed to a fall hazard because the platform had an unprotected side.

Issued

Apr 4, 2023

Abate by

Apr 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,278 · Current $12,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A): The energy control procedures did not contain a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure.  On or about November 17, 2022, an employee was exposed to unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Molding Press #13, and the employer did not include a specific statement on the intent use of the procedures.

Issued

Apr 4, 2023

Abate by

Apr 26, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,278 · Current $0 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):  On or about November 18, 2022, an employee was exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards when performing maintenance and servicing on the Molding Press #13 because the employer did not cover the action listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6).   The maintenance employee was clearing up material from a bridge over in the auger, and was not required to:  (1)	Know the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy,  (2)	Turn off and shut down the machine,  (3)	Physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source,  (4)	Affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device,  (5)	Following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe.  (6)	Prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.