OSHA Inspection: SERVICES PLUS, INC.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7467.00 · Current $3733.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(iv): The employer must ensure that each employee is protected from falling into a ladderway floor hole or ladderway platform hole by a guardrail system and toeboards erected on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the hole, where a self-closing gate or an offset must be used.  On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees working from a maintenance platform on the backside of Rewinder 2 were not protected from falls when the opening for a fixed ladder was not equipped with a self-closing gate or offset to prevent falls through the opening.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.29(b)(2): Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high.  On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees working from a maintenance platform on the backside of Rewinder 2 were not protected from falls when the guardrail on the western side of the platform did not have a midrail or other equivalent protective measure installed to prevent falls.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9334.00 · Current $4667.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees were exposed to potential caught-in and struck-by hazards when a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures had not been performed on an annual basis.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee shall 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 and control.  On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees performing service and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, set-up tasks and cleaning were not trained to an authorized level and performed work without the protection of hazardous energy controls.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9334.00 · Current $0.00 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) On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when they engaged in set-up and cleaning activities on CP-3.  The employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control application steps or equivalent protective measures prior to allowing them to bypass protective interlocks while performing set-up and cleaning tasks.  The machine was not deenergized prior to the employee engaging in the servicing / maintenance activity.  b) On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when they engaged in set-up and cleaning activities on CP-4.  The employer did not ensure that employees implemented energy control application steps or equivalent protective measures prior to allowing them to bypass protective interlocks while performing set-up and cleaning tasks.  The machine was not deenergized prior to the employee engaging in the servicing / maintenance activity.  As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [1910.147(d)(3)], lockout/tagout device application [1910.147(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [1910(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [1910.147(d)(6)] were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.  a) On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees were exposed to potential struck-by hazards when the Toyota Model 7FGCU25, Serial #82957 was equipped with a split fork attachment but did not have a corresponding data plate to instruct the operator on safe load limits and load centers for the split forks.  b) On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees were exposed to potential struck-by hazards when the Toyota Model 8FGC55U-PRS, Serial #10187 was equipped with a Paper Roll Clamp attachment but did not have a corresponding data plate to instruct the operator on safe load limits and load centers for the Roll Clamp.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5600.00 · Current $2800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords may be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger may be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.   a) On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees were exposed to potential shock hazards when several multiple outlet extension cords were found being used in series along the CP-3 line to provide power to machinery throughout the line. b) On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees were exposed to potential shock hazards when several multiple outlet extension cords were found being used in series along the CP-4 line to provide power to machinery throughout the line.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  a) On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees were exposed to potential shock hazards when several multiple outlet extension cords were being used to power machinery along the CP-3 line in place of fixed wiring.  b) On or about March 12, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees were exposed to potential shock hazards when several multiple outlet extension cords were being used to power machinery along the CP-4 line in place of fixed wiring.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9334.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.332(b)(1): Practices addressed in this standard. Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.   On or about February 27, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, an employee performing work on live electrical components had not received training in electrical safe work practices, exposing them to potential shock and electrocution hazards.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(a): Safety-related work practices shall be employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work is performed near or on equipment or circuits which are or may be energized. The specific safety-related work practices shall be consistent with the nature and extent of the associated electrical hazards.  On or about February 27, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, employees were exposed to potential shock and electrocution hazards when the employer had not developed and employed electrical safe work practices to be used during electrical work in the facility.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.   On or about February 27, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, an employee performing work on live electrical components was not provided with, or required to use, electrical personal protective equipment exposing them to burns burn hazards from potential Arc Flash.  Note: Personal protective equipment requirements are contained in subpart I of this part.

Issued

2024-08-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.335(a)(2)(i): When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee shall use insulated tools or handling equipment if the tools or handling equipment might make contact with such conductors or parts. If the insulating capability of insulated tools or handling equipment is subject to damage, the insulating material shall be protected.  On or about February 27, 2024, with respect to an establishment located at 1001 Discovery Road, Green Bay, WI 54311, an employee performing work on live electrical components was not provided with, or required to use, insulated tools exposing them to burn hazards from potential Arc Flash, electric shock or electrocution.