OSHA Inspection: CUSTOM PAK ILLINOIS, INC

Issued

May 1, 2023

Abate by

Jul 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,313 · Current $5,200 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1750

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:  On or about March 14, 2023, employees were exposed to corrosive materials, specifically NOROX MEKP-900.  There was no adequate eyewash station or safety shower in the vicinity of the finishing tanks to quickly drench the eyes or skin of the employees in the event of exposure to corrosive substances.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,031 · Current $8,400 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 10, 2022 to January 25, 2023, the employer did not require the operator to deenergize and lock out the press prior to performing servicing and maintenance activities such as cleaning the clamps/knifes/blades and tube holder on the Axomatic #4  while the machine was running.  Operators were exposed to amputation and crushing hazards at unguarded fold jaws, crimp jaws and flatten jaws.  Alternate protective measures such as machine guarding were not provided.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Axomatic Fill Machine #4 Serial Number 04031000M2001:  On or about November 10, 2022  through January 25, 2023, operator(s) performed cleaning of the knives/blades at machine #4 and were exposed to amputation and crushing hazards between the tube holder and the knife/blades.  Operators were exposed to amputation and crushing hazards at unguarded fold jaws, crimp jaws and flatten jaws. The employer did not develop, document, and require operators to utilize machine-specific lockout/tagout procedures for the control of hazardous energy sources.  Alternate protective measures, such as machine guarding were not provided.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $12,031 · Current $8,400 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:  Axomatic Fill Machine #4 Serial Number 04031000M2001:  On or about November 10, 2022  through January 25, 2023, operator(s) who perform service and maintenance tasks on the Axomatic Fill Machine #4,  Serial Number 04031000M2001 were not adequately trained on the means and methods needed to effectively isolate and control hazardous energy sources.  Employees were exposed to the potential for unexpected start-up, energization, and/or release of stored energy which result in  amputation/crushing while cleaning the tube holder and fold jaws, crimp jaws, and flatten jaws.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 1, 2023

Abate by

Jun 7, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,875 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1750

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about March 14, 2023, employees were exposed to corrosives specifically NOROX MEKP-900.  Employees were not aware of the hazards associated with NOROX MEKP-900. The employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1750

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   On or about March 14, 2023, employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals, specifically NOROX MEKP-900.  Employees were not aware of the hazards.  The employer did not develop, implement, and or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) of this  section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,719 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.4(a):The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.   On or about November 10, 2022, the employer did not record the following workplace injuries or illnesses on the OSHA 300 Log for the Calendar Year 2022:  Case Number 2 November 10, 2022,  Machine Operator; The employee activated the machine and cut and fractured their right 3rd  finger. They were away from work for 7 days and she received a job transfer/restriction for 92 days.        Abatement Certification and Documentation is required