OSHA Inspection: SAPPI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Issued

2024-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9795.00 · Current $5230.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.178(l)(4)(ii): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to injuries caused by the operation, collision, and/or rollover of powered industrial trucks and the failure to wear seatbelts properly:  Production Floor - On or about May 30, 2024, a Hyster forklift operator was not utilizing an operator restraint system while moving material.

Issued

2024-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11754.00 · Current $11754.00

General-duty citation text

1910.179(b)(3): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing injuries caused by the operation of a modified hoist lifting accessory:  383 Rewinder - On or about March 4, 2024, an employee was using a modified custom paper roll lifting device when it failed injuring the employee's hand.

Issued

2024-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9795.00 · Current $5230.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  6 Winder MCC Cabinet - A two-inch conduit opening was not covered, exposing employees to energized 480V equipment.

Issued

2024-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  Establishment - The employer allowed the use of the Hyster forklift without adequate daily inspections before use.