OSHA Inspection: ST PAPER, LLC

Issued

2021-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2021-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8778.00 · Current $8778.00

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]:    On or about May 20, 2021 the machine specific lockout procedure for the Wetlap Press Drive did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization and magnitude(s) of energy encountered by employees performing servicing and/or maintenance tasks on the machine.

Issued

2021-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12288.00 · Current $6144.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.261(k)(1):Emergency stops. Paper machines shall be equipped with devices that will stop the machine quickly in an emergency. The devices shall consist of push buttons for electric motive power (or electrically operated engine stops), pull cords connected directly to the prime mover, control clutches, or other devices, interlocked with adequate braking action. The devices shall be tested periodically by making use of them when stopping the machine and shall be so located that any person working on the machine can quickly disconnect the machine from the source of power in case of emergency:   a)	On or about May 17, 2021 the emergency pull wire installed on the Andritz Wet Lap press was not functional to stop the press in the event of an emergency.  The emergency pull wire on the tending side of the press broke when pulled and had not been tested periodically to ensure it was functioning during press operations.