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system. ‘I think C. Reiss is doing their due diligence,’ Hoyer said. "The evidence I have is that from a health perspective, (the
dust) is not having an impact.’” [Green Bay Press Gazette, 5/29/15]
Reiss Coal Regional Manager Jeffrey T. Schoepke Said “The Company Complies With State Regulations Governing
Levels Of Dust That Escape From The Site.” According to the Green Bay Press Gazette, “Jeffrey T. Schoepke, a regional
manager for C. Reiss, said the company is willing to listen to proposals about moving the piles. He also said the company
complies with state regulations governing levels of dust that escape from the site. ‘The fugitive-dust plan we're required to
submit is pretty robust,’ he said. But as far as moving the piles, ‘We haven't been able to figure out how to do’ that.” [Green
Bay Press Gazette, 5/29/15]
Koch Operations In Wisconsin Have Had Multiple Cases Of Safety Violations
OSHA VIOLATIONS
OSHA Cited And Initially Fined Georgia Pacific $16,150 For Five Serious Violations For Unsafe Work
Conditions And Inspection Failures
In 2016, The Occupational Safety & Health Administration(OSHA) Issued The Georgia-Pacific Pacific Neenah
Consumer Products Facility A $2,550 Fine For A Serious Violation Involving Spray Finishing Using Flammable And
Combustible Materials. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Georgia-Pacific Consumer
Products facility at 1915 Marathon Avenue Neenah, WI was fined $2,550 by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration
on February 3rd, 2016. The “serious” violations cited “1910.107 B03 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible
materials.” According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s Regulations listings, “1910.107(b)(3) Floors. The
floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, if combustible, shall be covered with noncombustible material of
such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues.” [Occupational Safety & Health Administration,
2/3/16]
• The Violation Was Ultimately Settled For $1,530. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration,
the penalty reached an informal settlement for $1,530 on February 18th, 2016. [Occupational Safety & Health
Administration, 2/18/16]
In 2016, OSHA Issued The Georgia-Pacific Pacific Neenah Consumer Products Facility A $3,400 Fine For A Serious
Violation Involving Respiratory Protection. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Georgia-
Pacific Consumer Products facility at 1915 Marathon Avenue Neenah, WI was fined $3,400 by the Occupational Safety &
Health Administration on February 3rd, 2016. The “serious” violations cited “1910.134 D01 I Respiratory Protection.”
According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s Regulations listings, “1910.134(d)(1)(i) The employer shall
select and provide an appropriate respirator based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker is exposed and workplace
and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability.” [Occupational Safety & Health Administration, 2/3/16]
• The Violation Was Ultimately Settled For $0. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, the
penalty reached an informal settlement for $0 on March 10th, 2016. [Occupational Safety & Health Administration,
3/10/16]
In 2016, OSHA Issued The Georgia-Pacific Pacific Neenah Consumer Products Facility A $4,250 Fine For A Serious
Violation Involving General Requirements For All Machines. According to the Occupational Safety & Health
Administration, Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products facility at 1915 Marathon Avenue Neenah, WI was fined $4,250 by the
Occupational Safety & Health Administration on February 3rd, 2016. The “serious” violations cited “1910.212 A01 General
requirements for all machines.” According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s Regulations listings,
“1910.212(a)(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.” [Occupational Safety & Health Administration, 2/3/16]
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