OSHA Inspection: POLYTEX FIBERS CORPORATION

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $4000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:      The employer does not ensure that the machine is turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine.  This violation occurred on or about March 26, 2014, in the laminating department where employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when performing service and maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, changing Teflon tape and clearing jams without de-energizing the laminators.          Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure the machine is turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:   The employer does not ensure that the hazard communication program includes an explanation of container labeling and safety data sheets.  This violation occurred on or about March 26, 2014, at the facility where employees were using chemicals such as, but not limited to, Starpack Primer when laminating bags without providing training on the new container labeling and safety data sheet format.     Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that the hazard communication program includes an explanation of container labeling and safety data sheets.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:      The employer does not ensure that unguarded projecting shaft ends do not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft.        a)  This violation occurred on or about March 26, 2014, in the laminating department where employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when operating the following laminators where the shaft projected more than one half the diameter:      1.  Laminator #5;  2.  Laminator #4;  3.  Laminator #3; and   4.  Laminator #2.          b) This violation occurred on or about March 26, 2014, in the conversion department where employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when operating the following bag conversion equipment where the shaft projected more than one half the diameter:      1.  Kon #11;  2.  TFT #2;  3.  TFT #1;   4.  Kon #10;  5.  Kon #7;  6.  Kon #8;  7.  Kon #9;  8.  Kon #2;  9.  Kon #6; and  10.  TFT #3.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that shaft ends do not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft.

Issued

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(h)(1): Projecting key(s), setscrew(s), or other projections in revolving part(s) were not removed, made flush, or guarded by metal cover(s):      The employer does not ensure that projections in revolving parts are removed or guarded by metal covers.  This violation occurred on or about March 26, 2014, in the conversion department where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when operating the following bag conversion equipment without removing or guarding the alignment bar:      1.  Kon #8; and  2.  Kon #9.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that projections in revolving parts are removed or guarded by metal covers.