Since 2014, OSHA inspectors have visited Bemis Performance Packaging, Inc. in Wisconsin 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jun 9, 2016 on a referral, in Lancaster.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $14,000; today they stand at $9,200, 34% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Bemis Performance Packaging, Inc. averages $4,200 across 1 cited inspection.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company1309 Bemis Rd, Lancaster, WI 53813 · Printing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,200 | Jul 29, 2016 | Final |
1309 Bemis Rd, Lancaster, WI 53813 · Printing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $7,000 | $5,000 | Feb 9, 2015 | Final |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Jun 7, 2016, Lancaster: Hospitalization · fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. · hand(s), unspecified
An employee was disassembling a deck on the press when an unexpected signal was sent to the motor. The motor then started up while the employee's hand was in the point of operation. The employee suffered severe lacerations and broken bones in the right hand, requiring hospitalization.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1)(ii)
(ii) Remove employees from the machine or equipment area in accordance with paragraph (e)(2) of this section;
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1)
Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.
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