C O M M E R C I A L

CASE STUDYP R O D U C T

SPEEDKNIT™ ARC FLASH S35CJ06
R E S U L T S

Workers at Pactiv Evergreen’s Beech Island facility had been suffering fromminor safety incidents as they were maintaining their plastic injection
machines as well as other hazards at the facility, including extreme heat,
sharp edges, and hot liquids.

$200,000

IN POTENTIAL INJURY COST SAVINGS$5,500In this case study, we’ll explore how Pactiv Evergreen managed to decreaserisk of injury while saving thousands on PPE costs by switching to theS35CJ-06 SpeedKnit™ Arc Flash glove.

SAVINGS PER YEAR IN PPE COSTSDECREASED RISKOF INJURY DUE TO CUTS AND BURNSA P P L I C A T I O N

I N D U S T R Y

Manufacturing

Packaging

T H E

P R O B L E M

At Pactiv Evergreen’s Beech Island facility, workers engage in a variety oftasks including material handling, equipment maintenance, and generalmanufacturing processes. Despite Pactiv Evergreen’s strong commitment tosafety, featuring comprehensive procedures and personal protective equipment
for their workforce, the diverse nature of manufacturing tasks presents several
inherent hazards. These include exposure to oil and grease, extreme heat, sharp
cardboard edges, and hot water, all posing potential risks to worker safety.
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12 ca l/cm2

PART #S35CJ-06

SIZE

S-007

M-008

L-009

XL-010

2XL-011C U S T O M E R

PACTIV EVERGREEN
Pactiv Evergreen is one of the largest manufacturers of food packaging
products in the world. They deliver innovative food and beverage
packaging solutions to businesses and the consumers.
Part of their stated values is to “provide a zero-harm workplace for all
individuals focused on a commitment to injury and illness prevention
and hazard elimination.”59$5.71 BILLION
16,500This is especially true for the plastic injection molding machines. Thesemachines, crucial in producing plastic food packaging products, are known
for being hazardous. According to OSHA, working with injection molding
machines carries risks of cuts, bruises, burns, electric shocks, and in
extreme cases, fatalities.
Recent incidents at the facility, specifically involving cuts and burns,highlighted a gap in hand protection. The existing gloves weren’t fully equipped
to shield workers from the array of hazards present in their daily operations.
As a result, Pactiv Evergreen realized the need for a comprehensive handprotection solution to fully safeguard their workers from workplace risks.
For that, they turned to Mechanix Wear.

C U S T O M E RRisk mitigation: Will the gloves sufficiently protect workers
from common packaging industries?

Burn protection: Can the gloves safeguard against contact
with high-temperature surfaces?

Cost-effectiveness: How durable are these gloves
in a high-use environment?

GLOBAL PRODUCTION LOCATIONSANNUAL REVENUEEMPLOYEES WORLDWIDEC O N S I D E R A T I O N SS O L U T I O NU S E R

Mechanix Wear conducted a thorough TRACK Assessment at theBeech Island facility. A key part of the Mechanix Wear process,
TRACK involves an on-site walkaround where a Mechanix Wear safety
consultant assessed hazards, safety procedures, and current PPE
performance levels. After conducting their review, the Mechanix Wear
representative recommended the company switch to the S35CJ-06
SpeedKnit™ Arc Flash glove.

Reactions to the S35CJ-06 during the trial period were positive. Workers
appreciated the extra level of cut and heat protection the SpeedKnit™
gloves provided, as well as how comfortable the gloves were to wear overextended periods of time.

The S35CJ-06 SpeedKnit™ Arc Flash glove is made from a 13-gaugearamid blended shell that meets ANSI A5 cut resistance standards
and EN 407 Level 4 Limited Flame Spread and Level 2 arc flash(12 cal/cm2) rating. It can withstand a contact heat of up to300°F, which makes it well-suited for use around injection moldingmachines.
In addition to its cut and heat resistance, the S35CJ-06 also has
sandy neoprene and nitrile coating which gives ANSI A3 levels ofabrasion resistance and excellent user grip in wet and oily conditions
as workers maintained and repaired the various machines used in
the production process.

F E E D B A C K

S U M M A R Y

Heat and cut-resistant gloves for Pactiv Evergreen workers.

Increased protection against cuts and abrasions

Withstands 300°F of contact heat and arc flash up
to 12 cal/cm2.

Nearly $200,000 in potential injury cost savings

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