| Inspection Type |
Planned
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2021-05-07
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| Emphasis |
N: SSTARG171819, L: EISAOF, P: SSTARG171819
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| Case Closed |
2022-05-11
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100036 B01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-07-02 |
| Current Penalty |
994.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
1989.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(1): At least two exits routes were not available to permit prompt evacuation of employees during an emergency: Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Warehouse: On, or about, February 5, 2021, the warehouse was only provided with a single entrance/exit. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 101, Life Safety Code required at least two exits for the size and configuration of the space. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times: A. Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Inside Loading Dock: On, or about, February 5, 2021, the following exterior exits had not been maintained: 1. South Wall: The door was blocked by snow the exit sign was not lit. 2. North Wall: The exit sign was not lit. B. Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Corrugated Department: On, or about, February 5, 2021, the sign provided over the exit door on the north wall was not lit. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100106 E06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
1127.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
2255.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors: Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Wood Shop: On, or about, February 5, 2021, 3M Holdfast Adhesive, a Category 1 flammable liquid with a flashpoint of -42 degrees, F, was applied to box components using an airless spray gun. Neither the spray gun nor the tank of adhesive was grounded to prevent the build-up of static electricity. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
845.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
1691.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): I-Hub Packaging & Logistics Division, Warehouse: On, or about, February 2, 2021, an employee who operated a forktruck daily had not been provided with training regarding the safe operation of powered industrial trucks. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-07-02 |
| Current Penalty |
1658.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3316.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| 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. Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Wood Shop: On, or about, February 5, 2021, the barrier guard provided on the Universal Box Slitter did not prevent access to the slitting knives from the top and left a three inch wide gap at the feed into the cutting area. B. Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Wood Shop: On, or about, February 5, 2021, the Economy Baler was not provided with an interlocked access doors for the loading chamber and the bale chamber. C. Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Wood Shop: On, or about, February 5, 2021, safeguarding was not provided on the Heina NC controlled router to protect the operator from the point of operation and other moving machine parts, such as the traversing table. D. Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Wood Shop: On, or about, February 5, 2021, the guards provided on the two automatic radial saws were not properly adjusted. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
994.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
1989.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: I-Hub Packaging & Logistics Division, Bullpen 1: On, or about, February 4, 2021, a relocatable power tap used to energize a computer workstation was energized through an orange and black extension cord. The UL Whitebook contains limitations regarding the use of relocatable power taps, including emerging them through extension cords. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 G01 IV A |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-07-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
16 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| 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. I-Hub Packaging & Logistics Division, Dock Area: On, or about, February 4, 2021, an orange extension cord was used to energize the motor on an overhead door. B. I-Hub Packaging & Logistics Division, Bullpen 1: On, or about, February 4, 2021, an orange and black extension cord was used to energize a computer and peripherals located at the second work station. C. Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Middle Room: On, or about, February 5, 2021, a Delta drill press head that was mounted to the wall was energized through a black extension cord. D. Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Corrugated Department: On, or about, February 5, 2021, a yellow extension cord was used to energize a computer at the job center station. Abatement Note: Per 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D), flexible cords and cables cannot be attached to building surfaces. |
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| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
845.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
1691.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that adversely affected safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating: I-Hub Packaging & Logistics Division, Dock Area: On, or about, February 4, 2021, a wall mounted quad receptacle was damaged, exposing the internal metal parts. |
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| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: I-Hub Packaging & Logistics Division: On, or about, February 4, 2021, in the following locations, receptacles were not provided with a cover: A. Dock Area: Quad receptacle mounted on the wall near the propane storage cage. B. Bullpen 1: Duplex receptacle mounted on the wall to energize a server and relocatable power tap. |
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| Citation ID |
01007A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-07-02 |
| Current Penalty |
994.5 |
| Initial Penalty |
1989.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening whwere they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910: I-Hub Packaging & Logistics Division, Far Warehouse: On, or about, February 4, 2021, a floor mounted bollard and metal fencing was located within the working space of a 480/277 volt Crouse-Hinds distribution panel. |
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| Citation ID |
01007B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: I-Hub Packaging & Logistics Division, Far Warehouse: On, or about, February 4, 2021, a pallet of material was stored in front of Panel 13, a Square D Load Center. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100110 F04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(4)(i): The quantity of LP-Gas stored within a building exceeded 300 pounds: I-Hub Packaging & Logistics Division, Dock Area: On, or about, February 4, 2021, sixteen LPG cylinders were stored inside of the building. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100184 D |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.184(d):Damaged or defective sling(s) were not immediately removed from service: I-Hub Packaging & Logistics Division, Crane Room: On, or about, February 4, 2021, a 10 foot long Lift-All nylon sling was damaged in that it was cut in two places and the identification tag was no longer intact and was only partially legible. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100242 B |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-07-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| 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.: Box Division, 236 Hamilton Street, Hartford, Connecticut, Wood Shop: On, or about, February 5, 2021, a compressed air nozzle used for cleaning was measured to be 60 p.s.i., dead-ended. |
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| Citation ID |
02004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H03 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-05-17 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-07-02 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-06-08 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
14 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: Company: On, or about, April 5, 2021, the employer had not provided training to employees regarding updated container labeling (pictograms) and the update format of Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials used such as, but not limited to, adhesives, adhesive cleaner, propane and miscellaneous chemicals used for maintenance activities. |
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