OSHA Inspection: SOUND PLASTICS, LLC

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11162.00 · Current $11162.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1)(i):The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  (a) On June 21, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees, removing stuck parts, were exposed to burn hazards from molten product being released from injection molding machines, such as, but not limited to the Mitsubishi 950 ton machine.

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-26 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): On June 21, 2023 and at times prior, the employer failed to certify that hazards employees were exposed to while removing stuck parts from injection molding machines and when using IMS Ester Spray had been identified.

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

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) Press #38: On or about June 21, 2023 and at times prior, energy control procedures had not been developed for the Mitsubishi 950 ton injection molding machine. Workers remove stuck parts by standing in-between mold units.

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7):The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are required by employees.  (a) Press #38: On or about June 21, 2023 and at times prior, employees removing stuck parts from machine #38, a Mitsubishi 950 ton electric injection molding machine, had not been effectively trained on how to properly deenergize and lock out press when reaching or climbing into press area.

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8929.00 · Current $6250.00 Reduced

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:  (a) On June 21, 2023 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemical hazards during the use of mold cleaner and IMS Ester Spray, which contains difluoroethane and dimethyl ether which could cause symptoms of nausea, dizziness and headaches.

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-26 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 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:  (a)  On June 21, 2023 and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemical hazards during the use of mold cleaner and IMS Ester Spray, which contains difluoroethane and dimethyl ether, and could cause symptoms of nausea, dizziness and headaches.

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-01-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $33480.00 · Current $6696.00 Reduced

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) Adjacent injection molding machine #38. On June 26, 2023 and at times prior thereto, employees use the Bridgeport milling machines to remove metal from molds.  VRC Engineered Solutions was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1621863 citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 01/13/2023 with respect to a workplace located at 7201 W Bradley Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53223.  NOTE: In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2023-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-12-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(B): Lockout and tagout devices were not standardized within the facility in at least one of the following criteria: color; shape; or size:  (a) On or about June 26, 2023 and at times prior there to, the lockout/tagout station included:  1) ABUS, solid aluminum locks; 2) ABUS plastic coated, aluminum locks of various colors; and 3) BRADY laminated, steel locks of various colors.