OSHA Inspection: GREEN-MEADOWS PAPER COMPANY

Issued

2024-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $11292.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided.  On or about January 31, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the floors in dryer section of the warehouse were maintained in a dry condition, exposing employee(s) to slippery floors and tripping hazards.

Issued

2024-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition.  On or about January 31, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the walking-working surfaces were inspected regularly and/or maintained in a dry condition, exposing employee(s) to slippery floors and tripping hazards.

Issued

2024-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $161323.00 · Current $16131.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(l)(3)(i):Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed:  (a)	On or About January 31, 2024, the employer failed to make repairs to deficiencies found in prior periodic inspection of cranes throughout the facility, prior to resumptions of normal operations. Severe corrosion and degradation were identified on PM2 for the (Advantage North) 5-ton overhead crane bridge components and supporting structure during the periodic inspection and corrections were not made before the operation of the crane was resumed. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from the overhead crane and the supporting structure.   (b)	On or About January 31, 2024, the employer failed to make repairs to deficiencies found in prior periodic inspection of cranes throughout the facility, prior to resumptions of normal operations. Severe corrosion and degradation were identified on PM2 for the (Advantage South) 5-ton overhead crane bridge components and supporting structure during the periodic inspection and corrections were not made before the operation of the crane was resumed. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from the overhead crane and the supporting structure.   (c)	On or About January 31, 2024, the employer failed to make repairs to deficiencies found in prior periodic inspection of cranes throughout the facility, prior to resumptions of normal operations. Severe corrosion and degradation were identified on PM1 for the (Edge North) 5-ton overhead crane bridge components and supporting structure during the periodic inspection and corrections were not made before the operation of the crane was resumed. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from the overhead crane and the supporting structure.  (d)	On or About January 31, 2024, the employer failed to make repairs to deficiencies found in prior periodic inspection of cranes throughout the facility, prior to resumptions of normal operations. Severe corrosion and degradation were identified on PM1 for the (Edge South) 5-ton overhead crane bridge components and supporting structure during the periodic inspection and corrections were not made before the operation of the crane was resumed. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards from the overhead crane and the supporting structure.