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346543325
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0418600
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2023-03-01
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3255 THOMASON AVENUE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2023-03-01
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| Case Closed |
2023-08-28
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2003297 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 D04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2023-07-24 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2023-08-21 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: a) At 3255 Thomason Avenue, Montgomery AL - AL - 1 Thermo-former on or about March 1, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were required to clean the oven of the AL - 1 Thermo-former without affixing a lock to the electrical energy (E1). b) At 3255 Thomason Avenue, Montgomery AL - AL - 4 Thermo-former S/N 2215 on or about March 1, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were required to clean the oven of the AL - 4 Thermo-former S/N 2215 without affixing a lock to the electrical energy (E1). c) At 3255 Thomason Avenue, Montgomery AL - AL - 6 Thermo-former S/N5872 on or about March 1, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were required to clean the oven of the AL - 6 Thermo-former S/N 2215 without affixing a lock to the electrical energy (E1). d) At 3255 Thomason Avenue, Montgomery AL - AL - 7 Thermo-former on or about March 1, 2023, and at times prior thereto, employees were required to clean the oven of the AL - 7 Thermo-former without affixing a lock to the electrical energy (E1). |
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345056105
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0418600
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2020-12-09
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7621 BILL JOSEPH PARKWAY, HOPE HULL, AL, 36043
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2021-04-05
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, L: HINOISE, N: CHEMNEP, P: HINOISE
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| Case Closed |
2021-09-10
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-09-10 |
| Current Penalty |
5850.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7315.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B):The employer's piping and instrument diagrams were not accurate and did not represent equipment that was existing and was part of the process: A) Covered process area: On or about December 9, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards from not ensuring that the employers piping and instrument diagrams were not accurate and excluded information pertaining to piping, tank vessel identification, pressure relief valve information and identification and instrumentation identification and information. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 J04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-09-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii):The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment was not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience: A) Above ground 1990 Trinity Industries butane tank: On or about December 9, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure the above ground, horizontal, 18,000 gallon butane tank had an internal inspection or an on-stream inspection as required. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 O01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-24 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1):Employers shall certify that they have evaluated compliance with the provisions of this section at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices developed under the standard are adequate and are being followed: A) Covered Process Area: On or about December 9, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to potential fire hazards from butane in the covered process area. The employer conducted a PSM audit in 2017 followed by an EPA RMP audit in 2020 that does not evaluate compliance with all the provisions of the standard. |
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345053763
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0418600
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2020-12-08
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3255 THOMASON AVENUE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Health
|
| Close Conference |
2021-04-23
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, L: HINOISE, N: CHEMNEP, P: HINOISE
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| Case Closed |
2021-09-10
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-09-10 |
| Current Penalty |
5850.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7315.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B):The employer's piping and instrument diagrams did not include information that provided specific identification of equipment that is part of the process: A) Covered process area: On or about December 8, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards from not ensuring that the employers piping and instrument diagrams were accurate and excluded information pertaining to piping, tank vessel identification, pressure relief valve information and identification and instrumentation identification to correlate the equipment at the site. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100095 L01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-14 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
155 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(l)(1):The employer shall make available to affected employees or their representatives copies of this standard and shall also post a copy in the workplace: a) Production area: On December 8, 2020 the employer failed to make available and post copies of the noise standard to affected employees that are covered under the company's Hearing Conservation Program. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 J04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-09-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii):The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment was not consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience: A) Above ground 1999 Trinity Industries butane tank: On or about December 8, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer failed to ensure the above ground, horizontal, 9,280 gallon butane tank had an internal inspection or an on-stream inspection as required. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 O01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-24 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-10 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1):Employers did not verify that the procedures and practices developed under the standard were adequate: A) Covered Process Area: On or about December 8, 2020 and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to potential fire hazards from butane in the covered process area in that the employer conducted a PSM audit in 2017 followed by an EPA RMP audit in 2020 that does not evaluate compliance with all the provisions of the standard. |
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343281366
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0418600
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2018-07-02
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3255 THOMSON AVENUE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2018-07-03
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| Case Closed |
2018-10-31
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1352335 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100332 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
8500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12195.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments: (a) Alabama 4 Thermoformer - On May 10, 2018 the employer exposed an employee to an electrical shock hazard and the employer failed to train the employee on the use of proper personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials. The exposed employee was troubleshooting the under press grinder electrical panel measuring the voltage across the under press grinder starter when he came in contact with an energized transformer. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100333 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2018-08-03 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2018-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
8500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12195.0 |
| Final Order |
2018-08-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2): The employer did not ensure that qualified persons were capable of working safely on energized circuits and were familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools. (a) Alabama 4 Thermoformer - On May 10, 2018 the employer exposed an employee to an electrical shock hazard. The exposed employee was troubleshooting under press grinder electrical panel measuring the voltage across the grinder starter when he came in contact with an energized transformer. The employer did not ensure the employee was using the proper personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, |
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343068037
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0418600
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2018-04-03
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3255 THOMSON AVENUE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2018-04-03
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2018-05-17
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1323729 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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342075926
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0418600
|
2017-01-26
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3255 THOMASON AVENUE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2017-01-31
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2017-05-25
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1175504 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-05 |
| Current Penalty |
9959.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9959.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-17 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) Production Floor; On or about January 26, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were required to work on equipment to include but not limited to Repelletizer(s) which had multiple energy sources such as electric and hydraulic without those employees having been provided with written machine specific lock out procedure(s) to utilize to ensure that those energy sources were controlled while the employees were performing maintenance or servicing on the machine(s). b) Production Floor; On or about January 26, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were required to work on equipment to include but not limited to Extruders(s) which had multiple energy sources such as electric, water, and air without those employees having been provided with written machine specific lock out procedure(s) to utilize to ensure that those energy sources were controlled while the employees were performing maintenance or servicing on the machine(s). |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-05 |
| Current Penalty |
9959.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9959.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment: a) Repelletizer #1 (Old); On or about January 26, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were required to work on the Repelletizer to replace blades on the cutter without shutting it down and locking it out in accordance with the company's Lockout program established procedures. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 D03 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-05 |
| Current Penalty |
9959.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s): a) Repelletizer #1 (Old); On or about January 26, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were required to work on the Repelletizer to replace blades on the cutter without isolating the machine from the energy source - employees were using a stop button versus the machines power disconnect (an energy isolating device) to isolate the machine from the energy source. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 D04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-05 |
| Current Penalty |
9959.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: a) Repelletizer #1 (Old); On or about January 26, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were required to work on the Repelletizer to replace blades on the cutter without first affixing a lockout device on the machines isolating device to secure the machine from the energy source. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 F03 II D |
| Issuance Date |
2017-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-05-05 |
| Current Penalty |
12675.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
49797.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-05-17 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment: a) Repelletizer #1 (old); On or about January 25, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to work on the Repelletizer #1 together without all employees applying a personal lockout device on the energy control lockout point(s). Genpak LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1090051, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on October 25, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 7621 Bill Joseph Parkway, Hope Hull AL. |
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340900513
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0418600
|
2015-09-01
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7621 BILL JOSEPH PARKWAY, HOPE HULL, AL, 36043
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2015-09-03
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2016-11-14
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1013734 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2016-01-27 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: a) Repelletizer #2; On or about September 1, 2015 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to service and perform preventive maintenance following a procedure that had not been reviewed at least annually to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified. b) Thermoforming AL-1; On or about September 1, 2015 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to service and perform preventive maintenance following a procedure that had not been reviewed at least annually to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 F03 II D |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-21 |
| Current Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2016-01-27 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment: a) Repelletizer #2; On or about September 1, 2015 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to work on the Repelletizer #2 together without all employees applying a personal lockout device on the energy control lockout point. a) Thermoforming AL-1; On or about September 1, 2015 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to work on the Thermoforming AL-1 together without all employees applying a personal lockout device on the energy control lockout point. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 B |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-21 |
| Current Penalty |
4620.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6600.0 |
| Contest Date |
2016-01-27 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: a) Warehouse; on or about September 1, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around improperly stacked boxes as high as 20 feet that were damaged and routinely fell over. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 F04 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-21 |
| Current Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2016-01-27 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(4): Disconnecting means were not capable of accepting a lock in the open position. a) Repelletizer #2; On or about September 1, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed his employees to potentially hazardous conditions when allowed to perform Lockout/tagout or other tasks while using a damaged disconnecting device that was not replaced with a new lockable disconnect. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-08 |
| Current Penalty |
15400.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
22000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2016-01-27 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening: a) Extrusion department; On or about September 1, 2015 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to a 12.10 feet fall hazard in that employees were allowed to walk in a platform with an unguarded portion in front of the access ladder when performing tasks such as verify the HVAC system. Genpak, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315194811 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on June 2, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 7621 Bill Joseph Parkway, Hope Hull, Al 36043 |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 II |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-21 |
| Current Penalty |
38500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
38500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2016-01-27 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items (a) through (d) of this section: a) Repelletizer #2; On or about September 1, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic), caught-in and amputations hazards in that the machine specific lockout/tagout procedure did not adequately outline the procedural steps for placement, removal, transfer and verification of lockout or tagout devices to control all energy sources when employees perform service or maintenance on the on the Repelletizer #2 at the extrusion department. b) Thermoforming AL-1; On or about September 1, 2015 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (including electrical, pneumatic), caught-in and amputations hazards in that the machine specific lockout/tagout procedure did not adequately outline the procedural steps for placement, removal, transfer and verification of lockout or tagout devices to control all energy sources when employees perform service or maintenance on the Thermoforming AL-1#2 at the Thermoforming department. Genpak, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 280226 citation number 1 item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on August 1, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 26 Republic Plaza Middletown, NY 10940. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040039 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2016-01-27 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours. a) Genpak: On June 18, 2015 and at times prior, the employer failed to notify the OSHA Area Office within 24 hours that an employee suffered an amputation after a work related accident. |
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340775980
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0418600
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2015-07-14
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7621 BILL JOSEPH PARKWAY, HOPE HULL, AL, 36043
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2015-07-14
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2016-11-14
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1000243 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2016-01-27 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that an employee was exposed to a flash fire or explosion hazard: a) Genpak, LLC., Hope Hull, AL location: On or about July 11th, 2015, and prior to, the employer exposed employees to a non-ventilated 53feet long Vanguard standard cube trailer containing 24 non-cured polystyrene rolls off-gas butane, thereby creating a hazardous atmosphere that exceeded the lower explosive limit (LEL) resulting in a flash fire when an employee used a powered industrial truck to unload the trailer. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 C02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2016-01-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2016-01-19 |
| Current Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2016-01-27 |
| Final Order |
2016-10-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(iii): Only approved power-operated industrial trucks designated as EX were not used in atmospheres containing any of the chemicals referenced in this section in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures, and where such concentrations of these gases or vapors exist continuously, intermittently or periodically under normal operating conditions or may exist frequently because of repair maintenance operations, leakage, breakdown or faulty operation of equipment: See 1910.178(c)(2)(iii) for list of chemicals. a)Genpak, LLC, Hope Hull, AL location: On or about July 11th, 2015, and prior to, the employer exposed employees to a non-ventilated 53 foot long Vanguard standard cube trailer containing 24 non-cured polystyrene rolls off-gas butane, thereby creating a hazardous atmosphere that exceeded the lower explosive limit (LEL) resulting in a flash fire when an employee used a powered industrial truck to unload the trailer. b) Genpak, LLC, Hope Hull, AL location: On or about July 11, 2015, and prior to, the employer exposed employees to a hazardous atmosphere by failing to require the use of an approved power industrial truck (PIT), such as a PIT designated EX in a non-ventilated 53 foot long Vanguard standard cube trailer containing butane gas in quantities sufficient to produce an explosive or ignitable mixture. |
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340143346
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0418600
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2014-12-17
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3255 THOMASON AVENUE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2014-12-17
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, L: HINOISE, P: HINOISE
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| Case Closed |
2015-01-14
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339341836
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0418600
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2013-08-13
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3255 THOMASON AVENUE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
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| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
NoInspection
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2013-08-13
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| Emphasis |
P: ISOCYAN8, N: ISOCYAN8
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| Case Closed |
2013-09-26
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338997299
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0418600
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2013-04-03
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3255 THOMASON AVE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
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| Inspection Type |
Planned |
| Scope |
Complete |
| Safety/Health |
Safety |
| Close Conference |
2013-04-03 |
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE, P: AMPUTATE |
| Case Closed |
2013-05-10 |
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315920413
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0418600
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2011-11-02
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7621 BILL JOSEPH PARKWAY, HOPE HULL, AL, 36043
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| Inspection Type |
Planned |
| Scope |
Complete |
| Safety/Health |
Health |
| Close Conference |
2011-11-04 |
| Emphasis |
L: HINOISE, S: NOISE |
| Case Closed |
2011-11-16 |
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315846196
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0418600
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2011-10-05
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3255 THOMASON AVENUE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
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| Inspection Type |
Planned |
| Scope |
Complete |
| Safety/Health |
Safety |
| Close Conference |
2011-10-05 |
| Emphasis |
S: AMPUTATIONS, N: AMPUTATE, L: FORKLIFT, S: POWERED IND VEHICLE, S: NOISE, S: ELECTRICAL, N: SSTARG11 |
| Case Closed |
2012-01-12 |
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040032 B03 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-10-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-10-26 |
| Current Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
170 |
| Gravity |
00 |
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315194811
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0418600
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2011-03-09
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7621 BILL JOSEPH PARKWAY, HOPE HULL, AL, 36043
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| Inspection Type |
Planned |
| Scope |
Partial |
| Safety/Health |
Safety |
| Close Conference |
2011-03-10 |
| Emphasis |
S: AMPUTATIONS, N: AMPUTATE |
| Case Closed |
2011-06-02 |
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-05-09 |
| Current Penalty |
4675.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4675.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
05 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100027 F |
| Issuance Date |
2011-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-05-09 |
| Current Penalty |
2805.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2805.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 K02 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-05-09 |
| Current Penalty |
3740.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3740.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
05 |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2011-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-05-09 |
| Current Penalty |
3740.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3740.0 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
05 |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040029 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-05-11 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
00 |
|
| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040029 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-05-11 |
| Nr Instances |
8 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
00 |
|
| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19040029 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2011-04-27 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2011-05-11 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Gravity |
00 |
|
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307848713
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0418600
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2005-04-13
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7621 BILL JOSEPH PARKWAY, HOPE HULL, AL, 36043
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint |
| Scope |
Partial |
| Safety/Health |
Safety |
| Close Conference |
2005-04-13 |
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE |
| Case Closed |
2005-05-31 |
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
203134606 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2005-05-18 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2005-05-31 |
| Current Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4500.0 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| Gravity |
10 |
|
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302620810
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0418600
|
2000-09-20
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3255 THOMPSON AVE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
|
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint |
| Scope |
Partial |
| Safety/Health |
Safety |
| Close Conference |
2000-09-20 |
| Case Closed |
2000-10-25 |
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
203114384 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2000-10-13 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2000-10-18 |
| Current Penalty |
2231.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2975.0 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
05 |
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