SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY
4858 OLD DIXIE HWY., FOREST PARK, GA 30297 · NAICS 322215
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Inspection records
Jun 14, 2011#314642653Jun 14, 2011Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#314642653$6,0002 viol.2 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #314642653
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 2011
- Closed
- Aug 31, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 4858 Old Dixie Hwy., Forest Park, GA 30297
- Industry
- 322215
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C08 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Aug 4, 2011 | - | - |
Feb 25, 2011#314640400Feb 25, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#314640400$16,5008 viol.8 violations$16,500 in penalties
Inspection #314640400
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 2011
- Closed
- Aug 31, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $33,000
- Penalties on Record
- $16,500
- Site Address
- 4858 Old Dixie Hwy., Forest Park, GA 30297
- Industry
- 322215
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 3 | 0.065 - 0.185 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 3 | 0.065 - 0.185 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 0.043 - 0.13 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Aug 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Jul 28, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Aug 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Aug 8, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Aug 8, 2011 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Aug 8, 2011 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 4 | 10 | $1,000 | $500 | Sep 5, 2011 | - | - |
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
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