OSHA Inspection: BATLINER PAPER STOCK CO

Issued

2024-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6453.00 · Current $3871.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.  At a worksite located at 2501 Front Street, Kansas City, MO, 64120, employees were exposed to caught in and pinch point hazards.  The employer exposed the employees to these hazards by allowing them to position paper material by hand onto a conveyor that was located in a pit below the level on which the employees were working.  This hazard was most recently observed on or about September 11th, 2023.

Issued

2024-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9680.00 · Current $5808.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(m)(6):The employer did not ensure that safe distance was maintained from the edge of ramps or platforms while on any elevated dock, or platform or freight car.  At a worksite located at 2501 Front Street, Kansas City, MO, 64120, employees were exposed to hazards that include struck by and crushed by hazards.  The employer exposed the employees to these hazards by allowing the employees to operate forklifts near a pit containing a conveyor.  This hazard was most recently documented on September 11th, 2023.

Issued

2024-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11292.00 · Current $6775.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1):  Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  At a worksite located at 2501 Front Street, Kansas City, MO, 64120, employees were exposed to struck by, crushed by, and electrical shock hazards.  The employer exposed the employees to these hazards by allowing them to utilize power-operated industrial trucks that had worn tires with missing rubber pieces and internal electrical wires that were exposed due to a broken plastic cover.  This hazard was most recently documented on September 11th, 2023.

Issued

2024-02-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $906.00 · Current $543.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6):The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition:  At a worksite located at 2501 Front Street, Kansas City, MO, 64120, employees were exposed to struck by and crushed by hazards.  The employer exposed the employee to these hazards by allowing them to operate a forklift that had two unlabeled controls.  This hazard was most recently documented on September 11, 2023.

Issued

2024-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i):Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  At a worksite located at 2501 Front Street, Kansas City, MO, 64120, employees were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards.  The employer exposed the employees to these hazards by allowing them to operate an emergency stop button near an electrical junction box with a cover that did not completely enclose the box.  A knockout of the electrical box was also pushed in, which created an additional hole.  This hazard was most recently documented on September 11th, 2023.