OSHA Inspection: BROWN PRINTERS OF TROY, INC

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without electrically interconnecting the nozzle and the container:     a). On or about 3/28/13, on site, for employees dispensing isopropanol anhydrous, a Class 2, daily, from a 55 gallon drum into a 5 gallon container. The employees were dispensing and handling the alcohol in the vicinity without properly bonding and grounding of the metal drum.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii): Combustible waste material and residues in a building or unit operating area was kept to a minimum, stored in covered metal receptacles and disposed of daily:    a). On or about 3/28/13, on site, for employees using rags to clean up flammable chemicals such as, isopropyl alcohol. The rags are disposed with the regular trash bin. The trash bin is disposed of every 2 weeks.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a). On or about 3/28/13, on site, for employees using chemicals such as 400 xLo Plate Solution, a developer, to process digital press plates. 400 xLo Plate Solution contains chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Potassium hydroxide. The employee uses the chemical once a week. The employer did not provide an eye wash station in the vicinity.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a). On or about 3/28/13, on site, for employees using the air compressor. The air compressor is plugged into a broken outlet.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:     a). On or about 3/28/13, on site, for employees using chemicals such as 400 xLo Plate Solution, a developer, to process digital press plates. 400 xLo Plate Solution contains chemicals, such as, but not limited to, Potassium hydroxide. The employee uses the chemical once a week. The employer did not provide face shield and rubber apron.

Issued

2013-06-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(e): Defective or damaged personal protective equipment was used:    a). On or about 3/28/13, on site, for employees dispensing Auto Wash, 1x a day into another metal container. The Auto Wash contains chemicals, such as, but not limited to, xylene. The employees are reusing chemical gloves that are damaged.