OSHA Inspection: OWENS-BROCKWAY GLASS CONTAINER, INC.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Jan 28, 2026

Penalty

Initial $14,187 · Current $7,094 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that spiral stairs have a minimum clear width of 26 inches (66 cm).  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the batch house, employees used spiral stairs to access upper levels and were not at least 26 inches in width.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $9,457 · Current $4,730 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.   On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, on the 5th floor of the batch house, a hole in the walking/working surface was not provided with a cover or other means of protecting employees walking/working  in the batch house from tripping into the hole.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that  guardrail systems met the requirement that the top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, that are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D 11 of this section).   On or about September 5, 2024, on the third floor of the batch house, when accessing the conveyor to perform daily preventative maintenance employees stand on accumulated sand that raises the walking-working surface level bringing the employees above the top edge height of the guardrail system.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(b)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that guardrails met the requirement that midrails that are installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface.   On or about September 5, 2024, on the south side of the batch house roof, employees performed preventative maintenance work activities where the installed guardrail system midrail was not installed a height midway between the top edge and the walking-working surface.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces.  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the sand pit area, employees are allowed to enter and perform preventative maintenance work activities in the sand pit and the space was not evaluated to determine if it was a permit-required confined space.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146.  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the sand pit area, an employee was allowed to enter and perform preventative maintenance work activities in confined spaces without confined space training.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $9,457 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords and cables were not used in continuous lengths without splices or gaps.     On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the basement, an extension cord was cut and spliced to serve as the power cord for a fixed piece of equipment.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables not specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, were used where attached to building surfaces:    a.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the basement by the API pit, extension cords were used as a substitute for fixed wiring and zip tied and wrapped around parts of the structure and other material.     b.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the maintenance shop, an extension cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring and zip tied and wrapped around parts of the structure.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  a)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the basement by the east side API pit, an extension was not inspected as it was covered in dirt and oil while in use .  b)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the basement by the west side API pit, an extension was not inspected as it was covered in dirt and oil while in use .

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.  a.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the basement by the east API pit, at ground level, a pull box for the pressure switch did not have a cover in place.       b.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the basement by the east API pit, a junction box for the skimmer did not have a cover in place.  O-I Glass, Inc. DBA Owens-Illinois, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1653308 citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on April 11, 2023, with respect to a workplace hazard at 5200 Beverly Drive., Waco, TX 76707.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $70,935 · Current $35,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, on the third floor of the batch house  where large piles of sand covered the walking/working as employees worked in the batch house.  b.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, on the fourth floor of the batch house, large piles of sand, cords and other material covered the walking/working as employees worked in the batch house.   c.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, on the fifth floor of the batch house, large piles of sand and cords covered the walking/working as employees worked in the batch house.   d.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, on the roof of the batch house, large piles of sand covered the walking/working as employees worked in the roof of the batch house.                                                                                                              e.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the basement by the API pit, the grated walking surface at the bottom of the ramp on the east side was not leveled and elevated above concrete walking surface.   f.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, in the basement by the API pit, the grated walking surface at the bottom of the ramp on the west side was not leveled and elevated above grated walking surface.      O-I Glass, Inc., dba Owens-Illinois, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1585662, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on October 12, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 5200 Beverly Drive in Waco, TX, 76707.   O-I Glass, Inc., dba Owens-Illinois, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1653308, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on April 11, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 5200 Beverly Drive in Waco, TX, 76707.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $70,935 · Current $35,400 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.                                                                                                             On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, on the third floor of the batch house, employees travel on stairs adjacent to a conveyor belt and roller that is not guarded while performing preventative maintenance.      Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc dba Owens-Illinois, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1568613 citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on March 30, 2022, with respect to a workplace hazard at 1700 State Street Zanesville, OH 43701.  O-I Glass, Inc. dba Glass to Glass was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1630262 citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on March 24, 2023, with respect to a workplace hazard at 11331 W. Dillon Road, Broomfield, CO 80020.

Issued

Feb 28, 2025

Abate by

Mar 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $47,285 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed.  a.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, on the third floor of the batch house, a 240v disconnect electrical panel for a mixer motor had an unused opening that was not effectively closed.  b.)  On or about February 10, 2025, and at times prior thereto, on the third floor of the batch house, a light switch had an unused opening that was not effectively closed.  c.)  On or about September 5, 2024, and at times prior thereto, on the fifth floor of the batch house, a 110v disconnect electrical panel to the dust collector had unused openings that were not effectively closed.  O-I Glass, Inc. dba Owens-Illinois, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1562058 citation number 2, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on December 27, 2021, with respect to a workplace hazard at 5200 Beverly Drive, Waco, TX 76707.