OSHA Inspection: TAPE INNOVATIONS LLC

Issued

2026-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6753.00 · Current $4052.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  On or about March 12, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees working in the Production area of the facility applying spray adhesive to materials were provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment to protect against flying debris and liquid chemicals (safety glasses).

Issued

2026-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4502.00 · Current $2701.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted.  On or about February 12, 2026, an electrical disconnect junction box for the Preco 2 machine was not securely mounted to the floor to prevent employee(s) from being exposed to potential electrical hazards while performing maintenance or cleaning duties requiring the use of the disconnect.

Issued

2026-06-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7945.00 · Current $4767.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On or about February 12, 2026, the employer had not developed, maintained or implemented a written hazardous communication program at the facility.

Issued

2026-06-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  On or about February 12, 2026, designated paths of egress toward and through the employee breakroom did not have exit signs indicating the direction of travel for employees to the nearest emergency exit.

Issued

2026-06-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-07-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  On or about February 12, 2026, the employer did not certify, in writing, that the workplace hazard assessment had been performed.