OSHA Inspection: HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Jul 10, 2026

Abate by

Sep 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $4,965

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D).  Health Care Products, Inc. - Coldwater, Ohio: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures for the Cellulose Converting Equipments M14 line identified specific steps to follow to render the electrical energy source safe. Procedures lacked a statement of intended use, specific steps for shutting down and isolating energy sources, placement of lockout devices, and for verification of isolation. Employees were exposed to being caught in rotating parts and nip points when maintaining the line's power transmission devices.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2026

Abate by

Sep 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation.  Health Care Products, Inc. - Coldwater, Ohio: On or about February 10, 2026, the employer did not ensure that employees who service and maintain the Cellulose Converting Equipments M14 line were trained in the skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls.  Employees who worked to maintain the power transmission devices at the back of the line were not trained to isolate and/or render the electrical energy source safe prior to performing servicing tasks.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2026

Abate by

Sep 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  a. Health Care Products, Inc. - Coldwater, Ohio: On or about February 10, 2026, employees were exposed to amputation injury in that the Cellulose Converting Equipments M14 line was not locked out during maintenance and repair activities.  The employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the machine's electrical energy source were implemented prior to employees accessing power transmission devices to realign the drive belt - the employer did not: - Turn off or shut down the equipment. - Physically operate energy isolating devices to control energy sources and affix lockout device(s). - Ensure that all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was relieved, disconnected, and rendered safe. - Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been accomplished.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2026

Abate by

Sep 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $3,547

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(c)(1)(ii): The employer's Exposure Control Plan did not contain at least the elements in 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)(A) through (c)(1)(ii)(C).  Health Care Products, Inc. - Coldwater, Ohio: On or about February 23, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the exposure control plan included elements as required by 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(ii)[A] through [C]. The employer's plan did not include an exposure determination, a procedure for the evaluation of circumstances surrounding exposure incidents and a schedule and method of implementation for paragraphs (d) Methods of Compliance; (f) Hepatitis B Vaccination and Post-Exposure Evaluation and Follow-up; (g) Communication of Hazards to Employees, and; (h) Recordkeeping, of this standard.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2026

Abate by

Sep 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure.  Health Care Products, Inc. - Coldwater, Ohio: On or about February 23, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the hepatitis B vaccination was made available to employees prior to cleaning blood and/or other potentially infectious materials following a workplace injury.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2026

Abate by

Sep 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,547 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(g)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee with occupational exposure participated in a training program.  Health Care Products, Inc. - Coldwater, Ohio: On or about February 23, 2026, the employer did not ensure employees with occupational exposure to blood participated in bloodborne pathogen training. Employees were exposed to blood when cleaning blood and/or other potentially infectious materials following a workplace injury.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Jul 10, 2026

Abate by

Sep 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $33,103 · Current $26,672 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.  Health Care Products, Inc. - Coldwater, Ohio: On or about February 18, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the M14 converting line was guarded to protect employees from pinch points, rotating parts, and the rotating die cutter.  An employee feeding material to the cutter sustained crushing and amputation injury to the hand/fingers after being caught in an ingoing nip point created between the first cutter and anvil.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.