OSHA Inspection: COMMERCIAL PLASTICS COMPANY INC.

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $2,979 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.   At the worksite located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO 65738 employees were exposed to caught between and crushed by hazards while conducting sign manufacturing activities. The employer did not ensure that employees who were operating powered industrial trucks in the workplace successfully completed training consisting of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  At the worksite located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO 65738 Employees conducting sign manufacturing activities were exposed to caught between and crushed by hazards. The employer did not ensure that employees were certified to operate forklifts in the workplace.

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,554 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.179(j)(1)(ii)(a): The employer did ensure frequent inspection daily to monthly intervals were conducted.  At the worksite located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO 65738, employees were exposed to struck by and crushed by hazards while operating company overhead cranes. The employer did not ensure frequent inspection daily to monthly intervals were conducted. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:   Instance 1. Dayton 1/2 over head cranes in the can paint room/booth.  Instance 2. Buddict 2-ton overhead crane, Dayton 1/2-ton overhead cranes, and Yale 1/2-ton cranes in the fabrication area.

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,554 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.179(j)(1)(ii)(b): Periodic inspection were not conducted;  At the worksite located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO 65738, employees were exposed to struck by and crushed by hazards while operating company overhead cranes. The employer did not ensure Periodic(annual) inspections were not being conducted. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:   Instance 1. Dayton 1/2-ton overhead cranes in the can paint room/booth.  Instance 2. Buddict 2-ton overhead crane, Dayton 1/2-ton overhead cranes, and Yale 1/2-ton cranes in the fabrication area.

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,554 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.184(c)(2): Slings were shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift devices.  At the worksite located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO 65738, employees were exposed to struck by and crushed by hazards while conducting material handling activities. The employer did not ensure that employees were using slings that were not shortened with knots, bolts, or other makeshift devices when rigging materials/products to overhead cranes.

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,554 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.184(h)(1): Employer did not use natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one:  At the worksite located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO 65738 Employees conducting sign manufacturing activities were exposed to struck by and crushed by hazards. The employer did not ensure that employees were protected when using natural and synthetic fiber-rope slings that did not have permanently affixed and legible identification markings stating the rated capacity for the type(s) of hitch(es) used and the angle upon which it is based, type of fiber material, and the number of legs if more than one. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:   Instance 1. Used when rigging materials/products to overhead cranes in the can paint room/booth.  Instance 2. Used when rigging materials/products to overhead cranes in the fabrication area.

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,256 · Current $2,554 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  At the worksite located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO 65738, employees were exposed to cut by and caught in hazards while conducting crate building work. The employer did not ensure that circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) used by employees were guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed the portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut when operating the saw.

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,128 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation:   At the work site located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO 65738 Employees conducting sign manufacturing activities were exposed to fire, electric shock. and electrocution hazards. The employer did not ensure employees were protected when using electrical extension cords with damaged insulation.

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,128 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910:  At the worksite located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO employees were exposed to electric shock, electrocution, and fire hazards while conducting various sign manufacturing activities. The employer did not ensure employees were protected when working with or around electrical panels, cabinets, and boxes located throughout the entire facility that did not have at least 3 feet of working access space.

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,128 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  At the worksite located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO 65738 employees were exposed to electric shock, electrocution, and fire hazards while conducting sign manufacturing activities. The employer did not ensure that employees were protected when working with or around flexible cords and/or cables that were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:   Instance 1. An extension cord used to power a fan next to the CNC Machine (router).  Instance 2. An extension cord used to power the panel saw (cardboard cutter).

Issued

Jul 24, 2025

Abate by

Aug 19, 2025

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $2,128 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  At the worksite located at 7475 W US HWY 60, Republic, MO 65738 Employees conducting sign manufacturing activities were exposed to electrocution, electric shock, and fire hazards. The employer did not ensure that employees were protected when using flexible cords and cables with inadequate strain relief  to power various equipment in the workplace. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:   Instance 1. Power cord on fan located by the band saw.  Instance 2. Power cord for the band saw.  Instance 3. Blue and black extension cord used to charge the scissor lift.  Instance 4. Fan in spray lat room.