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Sharp Packaging Systems, LLC.: OSHA inspections and violations

Sussex, Wisconsin · Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing · NAICS 322220

1inspections
6citation items
$7,088current penalties
May 4, 2015last inspection

OSHA inspectors have visited Sharp Packaging Systems, LLC. in Wisconsin one time.

It opened on May 4, 2015 after a complaint, in Sussex.

In all, OSHA issued 6 citation items: 4 serious and 2 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $14,715; today they stand at $7,088, 52% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.303 (electrical equipment, general requirements), 2 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Sharp Packaging Systems, LLC. averages $7,088 across 1 cited inspection.

Sharp Packaging Systems, LLC. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Sharp Packaging Systems, LLC.: OSHA citation items per year, 2015 to 2015
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 340610864 OPENED MAY 4, 2015Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 135 employees at the site · Closed Aug 23, 2016

N62 W22632 Village Dr., Sussex, WI 53089 · Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$2,295$0Oct 30, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$6,300$4,410Oct 30, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$3,825$2,678Oct 30, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Oct 30, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 3c
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Oct 30, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$2,295$0Oct 30, 2015Final

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2017, the Sussex site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 137 workers: 1.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Sharp Packaging Systems-Silver Spring Drive
Sussex · 2017
137 301.52.6
Sharp Packaging Systems-Sussex Rd
Sussex · 2016
33 439.12.6

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i)

(5) Transportation. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with this section in a manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) and regulations issued under that Act by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR subtitle B).

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)

(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)

(b) Examination, installation, and use of equipment—(1) Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined using the following considerations:

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

Other paper bag and coated and treated paper manufacturing employers in Wisconsin

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