OSHA Inspection: TRIUMPH PACKAGING

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer shall administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent. For purposes of the hearing conservation program, employee noise exposures shall be computed in accordance with appendix A and Table G-16a, and without regard to any attenuation provided by the use of personal protective equipment.   a. An employee in the stripping area was exposed to continuous noise at 138.4% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 92.3 dBA for the 447 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 33 minutes not sampled.      b. An employee in the die cutter area was exposed to continuous noise at 134.7% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 92.1 dBA for the 467 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 13 minutes not sampled.      c. An employee in the die cutter area was exposed to continuous noise at 69.4% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 87.4 dBA for the 468 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 12 minutes not sampled.      d. An employee in the finishing  area was exposed to continuous noise at 86.4% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 88.9 dBA for the 468 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 12 minutes not sampled.      e. An employee in the finishing area was exposed to continuous noise at 71.5% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 87.6 dBA for the 435 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 45 minutes not sampled.      f. An employee in the finishing  area was exposed to continuous noise at 72.7% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 87.7 dBA for the 452 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 28 minutes not sampled.      g. An employee in the finishing area was exposed to continuous noise at 84.2% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 88.8 dBA for the 451 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 29 minutes not sampled.      h. An employee in the finishing  area was exposed to continuous noise at 105% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 90.3 dBA for the 451 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 29 minutes not sampled.      i. An employee in the finishing area was exposed to continuous noise at 129.4% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 91.9 dBA for the 412 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 68 minutes not sampled.      j. An employee in the sheeter  area was exposed to continuous noise at 91% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 89.3 dBA for the 451 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 29 minutes not sampled.      k. An employee in the press area was exposed to continuous noise at 76% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 88 dBA for the 445 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 35 minutes not sampled.      l. An employee operating the aerator  was exposed to continuous noise at 105.2% of the permissible daily dose level, when measured with a 80 dB threshold, or equivalent sound level of approximately 90.4 dBA for the 353 minute sampling time on May 14, 2013. Exposure calculation included a zero increment for the 127 minutes not sampled.   Yet, the employer did not establish and administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(e): "Angle of stairway rise." Fixed stairs shall be installed at angles to the horizontal of between 30 deg. and 50 deg. Any uniform combination of rise/tread dimensions may be used that will result in a stairway at an angle to the horizontal within the permissible range. Table D-1 gives rise/tread dimensions which will produce a stairway within the permissible range, stating the angle to the horizontal produced by each combination. However, the rise/tread combinations are not limited to those given in Table D-1.                              Table D-1  ____________________________________________________________________                                                    Angle to horizontal     Rise (in inches)   Tread run (in inches)  __________________________ __________________ ______________________                                                 30 deg. 35'...............             6 1/2                 11  32 deg. 08'...............             6 3/4             10 3/4  33 deg. 41'...............                 7             10 1/2  35 deg. 16'...............             7 1/4             10 1/4  36 deg. 52'...............             7 1/2                 10  38 deg. 29'...............             7 3/4              9 3/4  40 deg. 08'...............                 8              9 1/2  41 deg. 44'...............             8 1/4              9 1/4  43 deg. 22'...............             8 1/2                  9  45 deg. 00'...............             8 3/4              8 3/4  46 deg. 38'...............                 9              8 1/2  48 deg. 16'...............             9 1/4              8 1/4  49 deg. 54'...............             9 1/2                  8  __________________________ __________________ ______________________    a. On about May 10, 2013, in the printing area, the stairway to access the Mitubishi printing machine had an approximate 13 inch rise between the stairs treads,  exposing the employees to tripping hazards from the spacing.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.   a. On or about May 10, 2013, in the facility, maintenance employee(s) were required to perform maintenance activities including but not limited to changing motors and belts. The employer did not have a written lockout program which included energy control procedures, periodic inspections and employee training for "affected" employee.  The employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unexpected start up of machines and equipment.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 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.  a. Finishing Area - On or about May 10, 2013, the employer did not provide a guard to protect employees from coming in contact with ingoing nip points on the King #2 Gluer Machine.  Employees were exposed to fractures and lacerations.  b. Finishing Area - On or about May 10, 2013, the employer did not provide a guard to protect employees from coming in contact with ingoing nip points on the Heidelberg Gluer Machine. Employees were exposed to fractures and lacerations.  c. Printing area - On or about May 10, 2013, the employer did not provide a guard to protect employees from coming in contact with ingoing nip points on the Mitubishi printer, in that the top portion of the side guard is not interlocked to prevent the machine from running with the guard down.  Employees were exposed to crushing injuries.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment shall be approved not only for the class of location, but also for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that will be present.  Note to paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section: NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, lists or defines hazardous gases, vapors, and dusts by "Groups" characterized by their ignitable or combustible properties.      a. On or about May 10, 2013, in the printing area, the employer added a flammable solvent to the printing ink for drying purposes.  The solution had a flashpoint of 97.7 degrees Fahrenheit a Class 1B flammable.  The printing machine used was not listed for use in a Class 1, Division 1 atmosphere.  Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with fire and burns.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Practices addressed in this standard. Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.    a.  On or about May 10, 2013, in the plant, employee(s) troubleshooting live electrical parts on the 480 volt Die Cutter machine, were not trained in and familiar with safety-related work practices required by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.  Employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): "Procedures." The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives.  Note: The written procedures may be in the form of a copy of paragraph (b) of this section.   a. On or about May 10, 2013, in the facility, written electrical safety-related work practice procedures were not provided for employee(s) that were required to test live parts on the 480 volt Die Cutter machine.  Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.  Note: Personal protective equipment requirements are contained in subpart I of this part.   a. On or about May 10, 2013, in the plant, employee(s) were required to repair a 480 volt Die Cutter Machine. The employee(s) testing live parts, including but not limited to, a 480 volt Die Cutter Machine was not provided with electrical protective equipment including voltage rated-gloves and flame resistant clothing.  The employee(s) were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with live electrical parts.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and material safety data sheets.    a.  On or about May 10, 2013, in the work area, the employees were required to work with chemcials. The employees were not trained in the hazards associated with chemicals such as, but not limited to, fountain wash containing acetic acid and isopropyl alcohol.

Issued

Aug 21, 2013

Abate by

Oct 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:   a. On or about May 10, 2013, in the work area, the employees were required to work with chemicals such as, but not limited to, alcohol and fountain wash containing acetic acid.  The employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program.