| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2018-08-24
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| Emphasis |
N: DUSTEXPL
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| Case Closed |
2023-04-03
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1372514 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
6630.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13260.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition: (a) Converting - On or about August 24, 2018 employees were exposed to a fire hazard due to combustible paper dust accumulation located on all elevated horizontal surfaces such as but not limited to structural steel, round piping, tops of converting line equipment, electrical disconnects, junction boxes, top of shipping container converted to office, structural components of overhead cranes as well as on and inside of overhead cranes. (b) Converting - On or about November 28, 2018 employees were exposed to a fire hazard due to combustible paper dust accumulation on stacks of cardboard and rolls of paper in storage area. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of a workroom was not maintained in a clean condition: (a) Converting - On or about November 28, 2018 employees were exposed to a fire hazard due to combustible paper dust accumulation located on the floor behind gas fired heater. Air filters on heater were clogged with dust. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-05 |
| Current Penalty |
5210.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10419.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure each employee is protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems: (a) DeInk Basement - On or about August 28, 2018 employees were exposed to slip, trip, and fall hazards as a result of floor drains not being guarded. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces were inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition: (a) DeInk - On or about August 24, 2018 employees were exposed to slip, trip, and fall hazards due to walking-working surfaces not being inspected regularly allowing conditions to exist, such as but not limited to: wet slippery floors, missing drain covers and open floor holes. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B04 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-05 |
| Current Penalty |
4167.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8335.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent: (a) Converting - On or about November 28, 2018 directional signs were not posted in storage area to indicate the location of the nearest exit, allowing employees to be exposed to smoke inhalations and burn hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B06 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color: (a) Converting - On or about November 28, 2018 two exit signs were not illuminated allowing employees to be exposed to hazard of smoke inhalation and burns. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100179 E04 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
5210.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10419.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(e)(4): Bridge truck(s) were not equipped with sweep(s) which extended below the top of the rail and projected in the front of the truck wheel(s). (a) Paper Floor - During the period of January 24, 2018 through August 24th, 2018 the House Crane was missing the NE rail sweep allowing employees to be exposed to struck-by hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100179 L03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(i): Unsafe condition(s) disclosed during the frequent or periodic inspection(s) required by 29 CFR 1910.179(j) were not corrected before operation of the crane(s) was resumed: (a) Paper Floor - During the period of January 24, 2018 through August 24th, 2018 the employer allowed employees to operate the House Crane which was missing the NE bridge bumper, NE rail sweep, and the rail was excessively out of alignment allowing employees to be exposed to struck-by hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-26 |
| Current Penalty |
4167.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8335.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: (a) Converting - On or about September 19, 2018 compressed air was used for cleaning purposes on Line 5 and the core machine #1 was not reduced to 30 PSI. Compressed air wands operating at shop pressure (80 PSI) were not equipped with safety nozzles exposing employees to an embolism hazard. (b) Converting - On or about November 28, 2018 a compressed air wand used for cleaning on Line 7 was operating at 45 PSI. The wand did not have a pressure reducing safety nozzle exposing employees to an embolism hazard. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100261 A03 V |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
4167.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8335.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.261(a)(3)(v): The establishment did not comply with American National Standard Institute ANSI B20.1 1957 which is incorporated by reference. ANSI B20.1 1957 Part I General Safety Regulations Section 6 Design Features Item 602 Pulleys, Sprockets, Sheaves, Drums, Blocks; Drums were not arranged to prevent the possibility of injury due to hands or parts of clothing being caught between the drum and belt: (a) Converting - On or about September 19, 2018 the tail drum and its rotating shaft end on the cookie cutter conveyor were not guarded allowing employees to be exposed to a hazard of lacerations. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100261 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
6630.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13260.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
9 |
| Nr Exposed |
15 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.261(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that the main power disconnect switch or valve, or both, controlling its source of power or flow of material, was locked out or blocked off with padlock, blank flange, or similar device before conducting any maintenance, inspection, cleaning, adjusting, or servicing of equipment (electrical, mechanical, or other) that required entrance into or close contact with the machinery or equipment: (a) Converting - On or about August 24, 2018 maintenance employee(s) were allowed to trouble shoot machine operation problems from the inside of converting machines, such as the Amica Matrix, while the machine was operating. (b) Converting - On or about August 24, 2018 employee(s) were allowed to clean machines on line 5, 6, and 7 without locking out energy sources. (c) Converting - On or about August 24, 2018 employee(s) were allowed to clear jams on lines 5, 6, and 7 without locking out energy sources. (d) Converting - On or about August 24, 2018 employee(s) were allowed to remove glue build-ups from log saw without locking out energy sources. (e) Converting - On or about August 24, 2018 employees(s) thread line 5 without locking out the machine. The above conditions exposed employees to amputation hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01008 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100261 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10419.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
50 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.261(b)(2): Emergency lighting was not provided wherever it is necessary for employees to remain at their machines or stations to shut down equipment in case of power failure. Emergency lighting was not provided at stairways and passageways or aisleways used by employees for emergency exit in case of power failure: (a) Deink & Converting - On or about November 28, 2018 employers were exposed to amputation hazards as a result of emergency lighting not being provided. (b) Converting - On or about November 28, 2018, employees were exposed to smoke inhalation as a result of the exit route(s) was not adequately illuminated during a power outage. |
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| Citation ID |
01009 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
3125.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6251.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
38 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: (a) Converting - On or about November 28, 2018 not all circuit breakers were labeled in two panels on the south wall. (b) New Storage Room - On or about November 28, 2018 not all breakers were labeled in two panels. In panel to the right, breakers that were labeled were not legible due to corrosion allowing employees to be exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01010 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6251.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Grounded conductors were attached to terminals or leads so as to reverse designated polarity: (a) Deink - On or about November 28, 2018 quad-receptacles with reversed polarity powered a pH meter and a chemical injection pump allowing employees to be exposed to electrical shock hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01011 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100307 C |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10419.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
30 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations was not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: a) Converting - On or about August 24, 2018 electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, floor fans, duplex receptacles without covers, and a computer data station powered by an extension cord were in use in an atmosphere containing combustible paper dust and were not approved for Class II locations in that they were not dust tight allowing employees to be exposed to fire hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
01012 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100335 A02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Current Penalty |
6630.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13260.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(ii): Protective shields, protective barriers, or insulating materials was not used to protect each employee from shock, burns, or other electrically related injuries while that employee is working near exposed energized parts which might be accidentally contacted or where dangerous electric heating or arcing might occur: (a) Deink - On or about August 24, 2018 employees were exposed to arc flash hazards when spraying water near MCC's. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B06 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
92635.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
132598.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Conductors or equipment were located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that had a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment which were not identified for use in the operating environment: (a) Deink - On or about August 24, 2018 operators and maintenance personnel were exposed to electrical hazards such as shock and arc flash while working on or around MCC's which were located in damp or wet locations. |
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| Citation ID |
03001A |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100261 L09 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
13260.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
52096.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.261(l)(9)(i): The nipping points of all drum winders and rewinders located on the operator's side shall be guarded by either automatic or manually operated barrier guards of sufficient height to protect fully anyone working around them. The barrier guard shall be interlocked with the drive mechanism to prevent operating above jog speed without the guard in place. A zero speed switch should be installed to prevent the guard from being raised while the roll is turning: a) Converting - On or about August 28, 2018 the unwinder on line 5 was not guarded exposing employees to amputation hazards. von Drehle Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection #1150043, Citation 1, Item 2a, issued on November 18, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Majorca Rd. Natchez, MS which became a final order on December 8, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
03001B |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100261 L11 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.261(l)(11): Roll-type embosser. The nipping point(s) located on the operator's side were not guarded by either automatic or manually operated barrier guards interlocked with the drive: a) Converting - On or about August 28, 2018 the embosser on line 5 was not guarded exposing employees to amputation hazards. von Drehle Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection #1150043, Citation 1, Item 2b, issued on November 18, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Majorca Rd. Natchez, MS which became a final order on December 8, 2016. |
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| Citation ID |
04001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-05 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2019-03-14 |
| Final Order |
2019-06-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure: (a) Converting - On or about September 19, 2018 the data station for the Line 6 case packer was powered by an extension cord. |
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| Citation ID |
04002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2019-02-15 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-03-12 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-07-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers did not obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical and for each chemical that posed a hazard not otherwise classified that they produce or import (a) Facility - On or about August 24, 2018 von Drehle Inc. had not developed a Safety Data Sheet for the paper dust generated from the recycled paper they produce. |
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