Easton, Massachusetts · Private Mail Centers · NAICS 561431
OSHA has inspected Packaging Exchange Inc. once in Massachusetts.
The inspection began on Oct 25, 2024 after a complaint, in Easton.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 2 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $10,970 and now stand at $5,485, 50% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for staffing, cleaning and waste services employers since 2015 is $2,201, and Packaging Exchange Inc. averages $5,485 (1 cited inspection).
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.29(b)(10) · Fall protection systems in general industry |
Serious | $5,485 | $2,742 | Jan 6, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $5,485 | $2,742 | Jan 6, 2025 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(10)
(10) When guardrail systems are used at hoist areas, a removable guardrail section, consisting of a top rail and midrail, are placed across the access opening between guardrail sections when employees are not performing hoisting operations. The employer may use chains or gates instead of a removable guardrail section at hoist areas if the employer demonstrates the chains or gates provide a level of safety equivalent to guardrails.
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