OSHA Inspection: ST. TAMMANY BOX COMPANY

Issued

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $2678.00

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 was 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 arrest systems:  (a) Warehouse Area - On or about January 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure the platform above the office had a guardrail, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $2678.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements.   (a)  Receiving dock area - On or about January 24, 2023, the employer did not provide standard handrails for the stairs exposing the employees to a fall hazard.  (b)  Warehouse Receiving Area -- On or about January 24, 2023, the employee did not provide a midrail for the stairs on the left side descending, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.  (c)  Warehouse Receiving Area -- On or about January 24, 2023, the employee did not provide a standard handrail on the right side for the stairs descending, exposing the employees to a fall hazard.

Issued

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $2678.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) Stockroom Area - On or about January 24, 2023, employees were exposed to fire hazards due to the exit routes blocked with pallets of cardboard boxes.

Issued

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  (a)  Facility - On or about January 24, 2023, the employer did not mark several doorways, such as but not limited to, the doorway leading to the warehouse "Not An Exit" exposing employees to a fire hazard.

Issued

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $2678.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Warehouse Area - On or about January 24, 2023, the strain relief for the Flexo folder gluer was damaged exposing the employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $2678.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  (a)  Facility - On or about January 24, 2023, the employer had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program governing the usage of chemicals in the facility, such as but not limited to coatings, sealants, lubricants, and etc., exposing employees to hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(10): The employer did not ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warnings were prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift:  (a) Shipping Area - On or about January 24, 2023, the employer did not label several bottles containing ink cleaner and glue with the appropriate identity, exposing employees to chemical hazard.

Issued

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work areas at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a)  Facility - On or about January 24, 2023 employees were exposed to chemical exposure due to the lack of training on the chemicals being utilized in the workplace such as but not limited toto diesel exhaust fluid, paints, glue, etc.

Issued

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  (a) Facility- On or about January 24, 2023, the employer had not conducted an assessment of personal protective equipment required for employees working in the warehouse exposing employees to eye, face and hand hazards from flying particles and hazardous chemicals.

Issued

2023-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  Recycling Area - On or about January 24, 2023, the employer did not provide training to ensure adequate knowledge of powered industrial vehicle operations exposing employees to struck by hazards.