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VISCOFAN USA, INC.

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Name: VISCOFAN USA, INC.
Jurisdiction: Alabama
Legal type: Foreign Corporation
Status: Exists
Date of registration: 06 Feb 1998 (27 years ago)
Entity Number: 000-910-768
Register Number: 000910768
ZIP code: 36104
County: Montgomery
Place of Formation: Delaware
Registered Office Street Address: 641 SOUTH LAWRENCE STREETMONTGOMERY, AL 36104
Principal Address: 57 ADAMS AVEMONTGOMERY, AL 36104

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
VISCOFAN USA INC - SALARIED EMPLOYEES BENEFIT PLAN 2023 631196441 2024-07-24 VISCOFAN USA INC 304
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 502
Effective date of plan 2023-01-01
Business code 311900
Sponsor’s telephone number 8005216306
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506
Plan sponsor’s address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 314
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 10
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 0

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2024-07-24
Name of individual signing GUILLERMO EGUIDAZU
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VISCOFAN USA INC-HOURLY EMPLOYEES 2023 631196441 2024-07-23 VISCOFAN USA INC 202
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 501
Effective date of plan 2023-01-01
Business code 311900
Sponsor’s telephone number 8005216306
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506
Plan sponsor’s address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 175
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 13

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2024-07-23
Name of individual signing GUILLERMO EGUIDAZU
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VISCOFAN USA INC-HOURLY EMPLOYEES 2022 631196441 2023-10-12 VISCOFAN USA INC 203
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 501
Effective date of plan 2022-01-01
Business code 311900
Sponsor’s telephone number 8005216306
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506
Plan sponsor’s address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 187
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 15

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2023-10-12
Name of individual signing GUILLERMO EGUIDAZU
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2023-10-12
Name of individual signing GUILLERMO EGUIDAZU
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VISCOFAN USA INC-HOURLY EMPLOYEES 2021 631196441 2022-07-27 VISCOFAN USA INC 231
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 501
Effective date of plan 2021-01-01
Business code 311900
Sponsor’s telephone number 8005216306
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506
Plan sponsor’s address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 185
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 18

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2022-07-27
Name of individual signing AMANDA MCCOY
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2022-07-27
Name of individual signing AMANDA MCCOY
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VISCOFAN USA INC-SALARIED EMPLOYEES BENEFIT PLAN 2021 631196441 2022-07-27 VISCOFAN USA INC 257
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 502
Effective date of plan 2021-01-01
Business code 311900
Sponsor’s telephone number 8005216306
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506
Plan sponsor’s address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 262
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 17

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2022-07-27
Name of individual signing AMANDA MCCOY
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2022-07-27
Name of individual signing AMANDA MCCOY
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VISCOFAN USA, INC. - HOURLY EMPLOYEES 2017 631196441 2018-08-01 VISCOFAN USA, INC. 254
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 501
Effective date of plan 2017-01-01
Business code 311900
Sponsor’s telephone number 8005216306
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506
Plan sponsor’s address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 230
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 29
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 0
Deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 0

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2018-08-01
Name of individual signing KEVIN DAWSON
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VISCOFAN USA INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN 2017 631196441 2018-08-01 VISCOFAN USA INC. 267
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 502
Effective date of plan 2017-01-01
Business code 311900
Sponsor’s telephone number 8005216306
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506
Plan sponsor’s address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 224
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 42
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 0

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2018-08-01
Name of individual signing KEVIN DAWSON
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VISCOFAN USA, INC. - HOURLY EMPLOYEES BENEFIT PLAN 2016 631196441 2017-07-21 VISCOFAN USA, INC. 289
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 501
Effective date of plan 2016-01-01
Business code 311900
Sponsor’s telephone number 8005216306
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506
Plan sponsor’s address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 222
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 32
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 0
Deceased participants whose beneficiaries are receiving or are entitled to receive benefits 0
Number of participants with account balances as of the end of the plan year 0
Number of participants that terminated employment during the plan year with accrued benefits that were less than 100% vested 0

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2017-07-21
Name of individual signing KEVIN DAWSON
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2017-07-21
Name of individual signing KEVIN DAWSON
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VISCOFAN USA, INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN 2016 631196441 2017-07-21 VISCOFAN USA, INC. 261
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 502
Effective date of plan 2016-01-01
Business code 311900
Sponsor’s telephone number 8005216306
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506
Plan sponsor’s address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 219
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 48
Other retired or separated participants entitled to future benefits 0

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2017-07-21
Name of individual signing KEVIN DAWSON
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2017-07-21
Name of individual signing KEVIN DAWSON
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
VISCOFAN USA, INC. HOURLY EMPLOYEES BENEFIT PLAN 2015 631196441 2016-10-17 VISCOFAN USA, INC 303
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Three-digit plan number (PN) 501
Effective date of plan 2015-01-01
Business code 311900
Sponsor’s telephone number 8005216306
Plan sponsor’s mailing address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506
Plan sponsor’s address 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 361055506

Number of participants as of the end of the plan year

Active participants 252
Retired or separated participants receiving benefits 37

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2016-10-17
Name of individual signing KEVIN DAWSON
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2016-10-17
Name of individual signing KEVIN DAWSON
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Agent

Name Role Address
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY INC Agent 251 LITTLE FALLS DRIVEWILMINGTON, DE 19808

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
347364564 0418600 2024-03-12 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36105
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Complete
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2024-03-13
Emphasis L: FORKLIFT, P: AMPUTATE, N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed 2024-09-11

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2024-08-28
Current Penalty 5171.4
Initial Penalty 8619.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) Production Department (Fibrous - Wetting Area): On or about March 12, 2024, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to laceration hazards in that adequate machine guarding for the pre-sticking and guide rollers were not provided to employees performing wetting activities for production on the SMOK-E Moisturizer No. 1.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19040041 A01 I
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Current Penalty 1292.4
Initial Penalty 2154.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 140
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i):The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date: (a) Viscofan USA, Inc., 50 County Ct, Montgomery, AL: On or about March 2, 2024, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses or equivalent form, for calendar year 2023 on or before March 2, 2024. The establishment employed 140 employees during calendar year 2023 and was classified under NAICS code 326121 .
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100036 G02
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2024-09-12
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. a) Production Department (Collagen Area): On or about March 12, 2024, and times prior, the employer failed to maintain exit access routes of at least twenty-eight (28) inches in between the Collagen Machines while employees are cleaning, sweeping and maintenance activities.
Citation ID 02003
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100157 C01
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2024-08-26
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) Quality Control Department (Laboratory): On or about March 12, 2024, and times prior, the employer failed to mount and make readily accessible a portable fire extinguisher in the work area for employees during fire emergency events. b) Warehouse Department (Wrapping Area): On or about March 12, 2024, and times prior, the employer failed to mount and make readily accessible a portable fire extinguisher in the work area for employees during fire emergency events.
Citation ID 02004
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100178 A06
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2024-09-12
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place. a) Warehouse Department: (Forklift Operations): On or about March 12, 2024, and at times prior; the employer allowed his employees to operate a Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift that was missing the markings on the shift control lever to indicate the use and purpose for the lever.
Citation ID 02005
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100215 A04
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2024-08-26
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: a) Maintenance Department (Bench Grinder Area): On or about March 12, 2024, and at times prior; work rests were not provided to employees while performing grinding activities on a DeWalt 8" Bench Grinder.
Citation ID 02006
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100215 B09
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2024-08-26
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel: a) Maintenance Department (Bench Grinder Area): On or about March 12, 2024, and at times prior; employees were performing grinding/buffing activities on a DeWalt 8" Bench Grinder that did not have an adjustable guard.
Citation ID 02007
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100303 G01 I B
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2024-08-26
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), whichever was greater: a) Production Department (Air Compressor Area): On or about March 12, 2024, and times prior, the employer failed to provide a clear and unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical panel breaker box for employees use during service and maintenance activities. b) Production Department (Collagen Area): On or about March 12, 2024, and times prior, the employer failed to provide a clear and unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in between the Collagen Machines back electrical panels for employees use during service, maintenance and cleaning activities. c) Warehouse Department: Tornado Shelter Area (Yellow Rails): On or about March 12, 2024, and times prior, the employer failed to provide a clear and and sufficient access in front of an electrical panel breaker box for employees use during service and maintenance activities.
Citation ID 02008
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100305 B01 II
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2024-08-26
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) Quality Control Department (Laboratory): On or about March 12, 2024, and times prior, the employer failed to effectively close unused knockout hole(s) and opening(s) in a Homeline LOAD CENTER HOM6-12L100 electronic breaker box.
Citation ID 02009
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100305 J04 V
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2024-09-12
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(4)(v): The disconnecting means was not readily accessible: a) Warehouse Department: Loading Docks (Elevated Safety Switches): On or about March 12, 2024, and times prior, the employer required employees to use safety switches that were installed approximately 9 feet above the floor and not easily accessible during service and maintenance activities. b) Warehouse Department: Forklift Charging Area (Elevated Safety Switches): On or about March 12, 2024, and times prior, the employer required employees to use safety switches that were installed approximately 9 feet above the floor and not easily accessible during service and maintenance activities.
Citation ID 02010
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101200 F06 II
Issuance Date 2024-08-14
Abatement Due Date 2024-08-26
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2024-09-11
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical Production Department (Fibrous - Wetting Area): On or about March 12, 2024, and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure that the labels for the mineral oil, waste oil, and cleaning solution containers contained the general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals for employees performing wetting activities on the SMOK-E Moisturizer No. 1 machine.
342183886 0418600 2017-03-14 50 COUNTY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36105
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2017-03-14
Emphasis L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed 2017-10-26

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1190080
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 F01 II
Issuance Date 2017-05-23
Abatement Due Date 2017-06-05
Current Penalty 6800.0
Initial Penalty 12675.0
Final Order 2017-07-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Accident
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1)(ii): When lockout or tagout devices temporarily were removed from the energy isolating device and the machine or equipment was energized to test or position the machine, the employees were not removed from the machine or equipment area in accordance to the paragraph (e)(2): a) Machine #9 - 12; On or about March 8, 2017 the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were required to troubleshoot - test or position - the overwrap carriage on Machine #9 - 12 while the machine was energized. The employer failed to follow the required sequence of actions as set by the standard when equipment is energized for testing or positioning. Employees were not removed from the machine or equipment area prior to the machine being energized.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 2017-05-23
Abatement Due Date 2017-07-21
Current Penalty 6800.0
Initial Penalty 9959.0
Final Order 2017-07-10
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) Maintenance Shop; On or about March 14, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate the Sharp Lathe without a chuck guard. b) Production Floor; On or about March 14, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation, caught-in, and struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate including but not limited to the Shirring Machine #9 - 3 with unguarded rotating parts near the point of operation. c) Production Floor; On or about March 14, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation, caught-in, and struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate including but not limited to the Shirring Machine #9 - 4 with unguarded rotating parts near the point of operation.
341362457 0418600 2016-03-29 50 COUNTRY CT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36105
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2016-03-29
Emphasis N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed 2016-09-07

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1075431
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 E01
Issuance Date 2016-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-18
Current Penalty 3840.0
Initial Penalty 4000.0
Final Order 2016-07-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: (a) Printing department: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to inhalation hazards from tight-fitting half-mask dual cartridge painting respirator which they used as required by the employer while conducting printing paint mixing operations and cleaning rollers. The paint included but not limited to print mix (fast solvent) and Print mix(Slow solvent) which may cause sensitization by skin contact, harmful by inhalation and irritating to eyes and skin. The employees had not been medically evaluated for respirator use.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 F02
Issuance Date 2016-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-18
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2016-07-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: (a) Printing department: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to inhalation hazards from paint while wearing tight fitting P95 particulate respirator without having been provided with fit test for the specific respirator used. The paint used by employees included but not limited to print mix (fast solvent) and Print mix(Slow solvent) which may cause sensitization by skin contact, harmful by inhalation and irritating to eyes and skin.
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C04 I
Issuance Date 2016-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-18
Current Penalty 3840.0
Initial Penalty 7000.0
Final Order 2016-07-21
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
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) Press machine SMB 4-2: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (electrical and pneumatic), amputation, caught-in and struck-by hazards from press machine SMB 4-2. Employees were allowed to clean rollers and perform service and/or maintenance operations on Press machine SMB 4-2 without being provided with machine specific lockout/tagout procedures. Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy. Employees cleaned Press machine SMB 4-2 rollers while they were energized. (b) Press machines SMB 4-3: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (electrical and pneumatic) caught-in and struck-by hazards from press machine SMB 4-3. Employees were allowed to clean rollers and perform service and/or maintenance operations on Press machine SMB 4-3 without being provided with machine specific lockout/tagout procedures. Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy. Employees cleaned Press machine SMB 4-3 rollers while they were energized.
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C05 I
Issuance Date 2016-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-18
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2016-07-21
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources: (a) Press machine SMB 4-2: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (electrical and pneumatic), amputation, caught-in and struck-by hazards from press machine SMB 4-2. Employees were allowed to clean rollers and perform service and/or maintenance operations on Press machine SMB 4-2 without being provided by their employer with locks or other materials and hardware used for isolating, securing, or blocking machines from energy sources. (b) Press machines SMB 4-3: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (electrical and pneumatic) caught-in and struck-by hazards from press machine SMB 4-3. Employees were allowed to clean rollers and perform service and/or maintenance operations on Press machine SMB 4-3 without being provided by their employer with locks or other materials and hardware used for isolating, securing, or blocking machines from energy sources. (c) Shirring machine 9-9: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (including electrical and pneumatic) caught-in, struck-by and amputation hazards from Shirring machine 9-9; Clams, Over-wrap fingers and shirring head. The employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or service on Shirring machine 9-9 without being provided by their employer with locks or other materials and hardware used for isolating, securing, or blocking machines from energy sources.
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C07 I A
Issuance Date 2016-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-18
Current Penalty 3840.0
Initial Penalty 7000.0
Final Order 2016-07-21
Nr Instances 4
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not 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: (a) Press machine smb 4-2: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to hazardous energies (electrical and pneumatic); in that the authorized employees had not received 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. (b) Press machine smb 4-3: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to hazardous energies (electrical and pneumatic); in that the authorized employees had not received 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. (c) Shirring machine 9-11: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (including electrical and pneumatic) in that the authorized employees had not received 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. (d) Shirring machine 9-12: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (including electrical and pneumatic) in that the authorized employees had not received 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.
Citation ID 01004A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 D03
Issuance Date 2016-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2016-08-05
Current Penalty 3840.0
Initial Penalty 7000.0
Final Order 2016-07-21
Nr Instances 5
Nr Exposed 9
Gravity 10
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) Bubble Trap Machine 6-1: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (including electrical and pneumatic) caught-in, struck-by and amputation hazards from Bubble Trap Machine 6-1. The employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or servicing on Bubble Trap Machine 6-1 without isolating the machine from the energy sources to prevent accidental start-up of the machine or release of hazardous energy. (b) Tying machine 7-3: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (including electrical and pneumatic) caught-in, struck-by and amputation hazards from Tying Machine 7-3. The employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or servicing on Tying machine 7-3 without isolating the machine from the energy sources to prevent accidental start-up of the machine or release of hazardous energy. (c) Shirring machine 9-1: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (including electrical and pneumatic) caught-in, struck-by and amputation hazards from Shirring machine 9-1; Clams, over-wrap fingers and shirring head. The employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or service on Shirring machine 9-1 without isolating the machine from the energy sources to prevent accidental start-up of the machine or release of hazardous energy. (d) Shirring machine 9-9: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (including electrical and pneumatic) caught-in, struck-by and amputation hazards from Shirring machine 9-9; Clams, Over-wrap fingers and shirring head. The employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or service on Shirring machine 9-9 without isolating the machine from the energy sources to prevent accidental start-up of the machine or release of hazardous energy. (e) Smoke Tower Machine 12-1: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies (including electrical and pneumatic) caught-in, struck-by and amputation hazards from Smoke Tower Machine 12-1 rewind motor. The employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or service on smoke tower machine 12-1 without isolating the machine from the energy sources to prevent accidental start-up of the machine or release of hazardous energy.
Citation ID 01004B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 D04 I
Issuance Date 2016-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-14
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2016-07-21
Nr Instances 5
Nr Exposed 9
Gravity 10
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) Shirring machine 9-1: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-by, struck-by and amputation hazards from Shirring machine 9-1; Clams, over-wrap fingers and shirring head. Employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or service on Shirring machine 9-1 without placing locks and tags on machinery for the purpose of controlling hazardous energy sources. (b) Shirring machine 9-9: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-by, struck-by and amputation hazards from Shirring machine 9-9; Clams, Over-wrap fingers and shirring head. Employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or service on Shirring machine 9-9 without placing locks and tags on machinery for the purpose of controlling hazardous energy sources. (c)Tying machine 7-3: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards from Tying Machine knife blade(Fly knife). Employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or service on Tying machine 7-3 without placing locks and tags on machinery for the purpose of controlling hazardous energy sources. (d)Bubble Trap Machine 6-1: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-by, struck-by and amputation hazards from Bubble Trap Machine 6-1. Employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or service on Bubble trap machine 6-1 without placing locks and tags on machinery for the purpose of controlling hazardous energy sources. (e)Smoke Tower Machine 12-1: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to caught-by, struck-by and amputation hazards from Smoke Tower Machine 12-1. Employees were allowed to perform maintenance and/or service on smoke tower machine 12-1 without placing locks and tags on machinery for the purpose of controlling hazardous energy sources.
Citation ID 01005A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A03 II
Issuance Date 2016-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2016-08-05
Current Penalty 3840.0
Initial Penalty 7000.0
Final Order 2016-07-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded: (a)Shirring machine 9-11: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that an employee was allowed to operate shirring machine 9-11 with unguarded blade whose operation exposed an employee to injury.
Citation ID 01005B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 2016-07-06
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-14
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2016-07-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: (a)Shirring Machine 9-12: On or about March 29, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation, caught-in and struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate the shirring machine 9-12 with unguarded rotating parts near the point of operation.
316304419 0418600 2012-02-29 50 COUNTY COURT, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36105
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Complete
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2012-03-01
Emphasis S: POWERED IND VEHICLE, N: AMPUTATE, L: FORKLIFT, S: AMPUTATIONS, S: ELECTRICAL
Case Closed 2012-06-07

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100178 Q01
Issuance Date 2012-04-03
Abatement Due Date 2012-02-29
Initial Penalty 2550.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 01
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100215 A04
Issuance Date 2012-04-03
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-04
Current Penalty 2000.0
Initial Penalty 3000.0
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 01
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100215 B09
Issuance Date 2012-04-03
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-04
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 01
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 C04 I
Issuance Date 2012-04-03
Abatement Due Date 2012-04-13
Current Penalty 2000.0
Initial Penalty 3000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 01
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100304 F01 I
Issuance Date 2012-04-03
Abatement Due Date 2012-03-01
Current Penalty 1400.0
Initial Penalty 2167.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 01

Date of last update: 16 Aug 2024

Sources: Alabama Secretary of State