OSHA Inspection: HOPE-BUFFINTON PACKAGING GROUP, LLC

Issued

2018-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1478.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 2/13/2018, the employer had not developed machine specific energy control procedures for the purpose of Lockout/Tag-out.

Issued

2018-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employees 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:    (a) Worksite:  On or about 2/13/2018, the employer authorized employees to perform Lockout/Tag-out without providing training on the energy sources and procedures for energy isolation and control.

Issued

2018-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 2/13/2018, the employer had not provided training to affected employees on Lockout/Tag-out and the energy control procedure.

Issued

2018-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1478.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation of machinery was not guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zones during operating cycles:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 2/13/2018, the employer did not ensure that the Hand-Stayer machine was guarded at the point-of-operation.

Issued

2018-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for fixed locations were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:   (a) Worksite - Maintenance Department:  On or about 2/13/2018, the employer did not ensure that pedestal drill presses were secured from walking or movement during operation.

Issued

2018-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:   (a) Worksite - Maintenance Department:  On or about 2/13/2018, the employer did not ensure that the tongue guard on the bench grinder was adjusted to within one-quarter inch of the abrasive wheel.

Issued

2018-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheels with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv).   (a) Worksite:  On or about 2/13/2018, the employer did not ensure that the flywheels on the Style-B cardboard corner cutters were guarded on the operator's side of these machines.

Issued

2018-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1478.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 2/13/2018, the employer powered a Craft Hinging Machine using a junction box, with knockouts, positioned on the floor unsecured.

Issued

2018-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-03-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   (a) Worksite:  On or about 2/13/2018, the employer did not ensure that employees had clear access to all fire extinguishers within the worksite.

Issued

2018-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $415.00 · Current $207.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:     (a) Worksite:  On or about 2/13/18, the employer had not provided chemical hazard communication training to employees.