OSHA Inspection: ARTCRAFT PRINTERS OF BILLINGS

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Feb 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:         a) Print Shop; On or about August 13, 2012 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees working areas were kept clean and orderly.  Areas around machinery, storage shelves and aisles were cluttered with pallets, equipment and boxes.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Feb 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings:           a) Loading Dock; On or about August 13, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of approximatey 50 inches to concrete below.  No guardrail was provided around the truck unloading ramp.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Feb 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:          a) Pre Press Room; On or about August 13, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to corrosive liquids such as but not limited to Pottassium Hydroxide in the DT-2R Thermal Replenisher, without a means to flush the eyes within the work area.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Feb 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling:        a) Print Shop;  On or about August 13, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to shock hazards. An extension cord was made from metal electrical outlet boxes and covers; this cord was used to power a fan near the folding machine in the bindery.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Feb 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:         a) Print Shop; On or about August 13, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazards associated with not being able to de-energize equipment in the event of an emergency.    b) Bindry Room; On or about August 13, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazards associated with not being able to de-energize equipment in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Feb 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):  Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:          a) Pre Press Room; On or about August 13, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards.  Electrical outlet receptacles did not have covers.      b) Printing Room; On or about August 13, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards.  Electrical outlet receptacles did not have covers.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Feb 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure             a) Print Shop;  On or about August 13, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a fire hazard when using equipment plugged into flexible cords.  An extension cord was run from a wall outlet, hung over light fixtures and dropped down to the Dixon envelope feeder machine.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Feb 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):  There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service.          a) Print Shop; On or about August 13, 2012 and at times prior, employees were exposed to a shock and fire hazard from equipment plug and cords that had damaged insulation.