OSHA Inspection: GROSFILLEX, INC.

Issued

2024-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10578.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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  a) 230 Old West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551, employees were exposed to struck by hazards from the Mold Storage racking system located against the northwest wall of the primary building. The racking was not anchored to the supporting surface, on or about June 26, 2024.  b) 230 Old West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551, employees were exposed to struck by hazards from the Assembly Fixture storage racking system located against the north wall of the primary building. The base of the racking was not in contact with the supporting surface, on or about June 26, 2024.  c) 230 Old West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551, employees were exposed to struck by hazards from the material storage racking system located in the pole building. The racking was not anchored to the supporting surface, on or about June 26, 2024.  d) 230 Old West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551, employees were exposed to struck by hazards from the Assembly Fixture storage racking system located against the north wall of the primary building. The vertical support column of the racking was visibly damaged and no longer centered, on or about June 26, 2024.  e) 230 Old West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551, employees were exposed to struck by hazards from the Recycled Material storage racking system located next to the dock in the primary building. The horizontal support structure of the racking was visibly damaged, on or about June 26, 2024.  f) 230 Old West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551, employees were exposed to struck by hazards from the Material storage racking system located in the pole building. The racking did not have the load limit labeled on the racking system, on or about June 26, 2024.  g) 230 Old West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551, employees were exposed to struck by hazards from the Mold Storage racking system located against the north wall of the primary building. The racking did not have the load limit labeled on the racking system, on or about June 26, 2024.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2024-08-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5288.00 · Current $2725.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  (a) 230 Old West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551, In the press area - employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards, as there was an oily substance on the walking / working surfaces, on or about June 26.2024.  Abatement certification required within 15 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.