OSHA Inspection: PPC FLEXIBLE PACKAGING, LLC

Issued

2023-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15469.00 · Current $9000.00 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) Production Area - On or about September 15, 2022, an employee was exposed to machine hazards associated with rotating parts during wiping down and cleaning of the Pan Deck #5, on the Bielloni Tonema Telia Gearless Press Machine.  The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect the employee from machine servicing hazards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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 of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2023-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15469.00 · Current $9000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(f)(3)(ii): Group lockout or tagout devices were not used in accordance with procedures required by 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4):     a) Production Area - On or about September 15, 2022, a group lockout procedure was not utilized by employees conducting servicing and maintenance work such as cleaning the pans on the Bielloni Tonema Telia Gearless Press Machine.        In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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 of abatement or other written records.