OSHA Inspection: SCREEN IT GRAPHICS OF LAWRENCE, INC.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f): The employee was required to use a respirator without being fit tested with the same make, model, style and size of respirator that was to be used:    Employees working in the decal ink mixing room were exposed to illness from inhalation hazards.  Employees had been fit tested for respirator use but not with the same make, model, and size being used to ensure a proper fit.  Employees working in the decal ink room were exposed to cadmium above the action level.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement  of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who were or potentially were exposed to cadmium at or above the action level:    Employees working in the decal ink room were exposed to illness from dermal, ingestion, and inhalation exposure to cadmium.  Air sampling indicated employee exposure over the action level and the employer had not instituted a medical surveilance program.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement  of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not provide the limited medical examination specified in 29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(6) to determine an employee's fitness for using a respirator:    Employees working in the decal ink room were exposed to injury.  Employees required to wear half face, tight-fitting respirators had not been provided a medical evaluation prior to respirator use to evaluate health status and the ability to use a respirator.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(2)(i): The employer did not provide an initial (preplacement) examination to all employees covered by the medical surveillance program required in 29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(1)(i):     Employees working in the production area and in the decal ink mixing room were exposed to illness from dermal, ingestion, and inhalation hazards from cadmium exposure.  Air sampling in the decal ink mixing room indicated employee exposure above the action level and the employer did not provide an initial (preplacement) examination regarding cadmium exposure.     29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement  of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(e)(2): Initial monitoring was not performed for each workplace, or work operation covered by 29 CFR 1910.1018 to accurately determine the airborne concentration of inorganic arsenic to which employees may be exposed:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness in that initial monitoring was not performed to determine the presence of inorganic arsenic to evaluate and control employee exposure.      29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2): An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:    Employees in the production area and in the decal ink mixing room were exposed to illness in that initial monitoring was not performed to determine the presence of lead to evaluate and control emloyee exposure.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation  that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(j)(1)(i):  The employer did not provide and assure that employees wear coveralls or similar full-body work clothing where the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards for exposure to inorganic arsenic.  Coveralls or similar full-body work clothing had not been provided to employees.     29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(j)(1)(ii):  The employer did not provide and assure that employees wear gloves, and shoes or coverlets where the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness form dermal and ingestion hazards from exposure to inorganic arsenic.  Shoe or shoe coverlets had not been provided to employees.  Gloves were provided but the employer did not ensure that they were used.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(i)(1)(i):  The employer did not provide and assure that employees wear coveralls or similar full-body work clothing where the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists:    Employees working in the production area and in the decal ink room were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards from exposure to cadmium.  The employer did not provide coveralls or similar full-body work clothing to the employees.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(i)(1)(ii):  The employer did not provide and assure that employees use gloves, head coverings, and boots or foot coverings where the possibility of skin or eye irritation exists:    Employees working in the production area and in the decal ink room were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards from exposure to cadmium.  The employer did not provide head coverings and boots or foot coverings to employees.  Gloves were provided but the employer did not ensure that they were used.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(k)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of inorganic arsenic:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards from exposure to inorganic arsenic.  Accumulations of inorganic arsenic were discovered in the following locations:        a)  In the production area, on the ink shelf.        b)  In the production area, south southeast wall, across from machine G2, on the melting station work surface.        c)  In the production area, on top of machine G5.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:    Employees were exposed to illness from accumulations of lead which were discovered in the following locations:          a)  In the break room, on the left side of the sink next to the coffee pot.        b)  In the break room, on the lunch table.        c)  In the decal ink room, on the mixing table.        d)  In the decal ink room, on the floor between the mixing table and the ink mill.        e)  In the production area, on the ink shelf.        f)   In the production area, on the top of machine G6.        g)  In the production area, melting station on the south southeast wall.        h)  In the production area, on top of machine G5.        i)  In the production area, on the break room door handle.     29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation  that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(k)(1): Surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of cadmium:    Employees were exposed to illness from accumulations of cadmium which were discovered in the following locations:        a)  In the break room, on the left side of the sinknext to the coffee pot.        b)  In the break room, on the lunch table.        c)  In the decal ink room, on the mixing table.        d)  In the decal ink room, on the floor between the mixing table and the ink mill.        e)  In the production area, on the ink shelf.        f)  In the production area, on top of machine G6.        g)  In the production area, melting station on the south southeast wall.        h)  In the production area, on top of machine G5.        i)  In the production area, on the break room handle.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation  that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(k)(2): Floors and other accessible surfaces contaminated with inorganic arsenic were cleaned by shoveling and/or brushing where vacuuming or other relevant methods were effective:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards from exposure to inorganic arsenic.  Floors in the production area were cleaned with dry mop methods.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii): Shoveling, sweeping or brushing methods were used to remove lead accumulations where vacuuming or other equally effective methods were available and feasible:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards of lead.  Floors in the production area were cleaned with dry mop methods.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation  that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(k)(3): Surfaces contaminated with cadmium were not cleaned by vacuuming or other methods that minimized the likelihood of cadmium becoming airborne, wherever possible:    Employees working in the production area and in the decal ink room were exposed to illness from dermal, ingestion, and inhalation hazards from cadmium exposure.  Printing machines, shelves, work benches, and melting station benches and equipment contaminated with cadmium were not cleaned by vacuuming to reduce the risk of cadmium becoming airborne.       29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement  of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(k)(5): Shoveling, dry or wet sweeping and brushing were used where vacuuming or other methods that minimize the likelihood of cadmium becoming airborne had not be tried and/or had been found effective:    Employees working in the production area and the decal ink mixing room were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards of cadmium.  Floors and work surfaces were cleaned with dry mopping methods.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation  that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(j)(4)(i): The employer did not ensure that tables for eating were maintained free of cadmium:    Employees were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards in that the lunch room tables were found to be contaminated with cadmium.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation  that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(k)(2): All spills and sudden releases of material containing cadmium were not cleaned up as soon as possible:    Employees working in the production area and the decal ink mixing room were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards from cadmium.  Spills containing cadmium ink dust, granules, and chunks as well as resolidified ink that was not in containers was found on shelves, the melting station bench, work benches next to the printing machines, and on the printing machines.     29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(k)(4): A written housekeeping and maintenance plan for inorganic arsenic which lists the appropriate frequencies for carrying out housekeeping operations and for cleaning and maintaining dust collection equipment was not kept and available for inspection by the Assistant Secretary:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazads from exposure or inorganic arsenic.  The employer had not developed or implemented a written housekeeping and maintenance plan for inorganic arsenic.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(o)(1)(ii)(A): The training did not include the information in appendix A:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards from exposure to inorganic arsenic.  Employees had not been trained to recognize and control exposure to inorganic arsenic through the use of appropriate personal protective equipemnt.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(m)(1): Clean change rooms equipped with storage facilities for street clothes and separate storage facilities for protective clothing and equipment, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.141(e), were not provided for employees working in regulated areas or in areas subject to the possibility of skin or eye irritation from inorganic arsenic:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards from exposure to inorganic arsenic.  Employees were not provided with clean change rooms for the storage and separation of street clothes from the work environment.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(m)(3)(ii): Employees working in regulated areas, or subject to the possibility of skin or eye irritation from exposure to inorganic arsenic were not required to wash their hands and face prior to eating:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards from exposure to inorganic arsenic.  Employees were observed with drinks in the production area and were not required to wash prior to lunch brake.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    Employees were exposed to injury/illness from dermal, ingestion, and inhalation hazards from exposure to hazardous chemicals.  The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program to ensure that employees were aware of the hazards associated with the chemicals with which they work.  Hazardous chemicals used in the facility included but were not limted to acetone, screen wash, and inks containing lead and cadmium.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement  of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to injury/illness from exposure to hazardous chemicals.  Containers of acetone and screen wash located at the printers work stations were not labeled with the identity of the contents.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement  of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    Employees working in the production area were exposed to injury/illness from exposure to hazardous chemicals.  Containers of acetone and screen wash located at the printers work stations were not labeled with an appropriate hazard warning.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement  of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(3)(ii): The warning labels for containers of contaminated protective clothing, equipment, waste, scrap, or debris did not include at least the following information:      DANGER   CONTAINS CADMIUM  MAY CAUSE CANCER   CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS AND KIDNEYS   AVOID CREATING DUST    Employees working in the production area were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards from exposure to cadmium.  Containers (coffee cups) used for dispensing and storing ink containing cadmium were not labeled with contents or a danger/hazard warning.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    Employees were exposed to injury/illness from exposure to hazardous chemicals.  Employees had not been provided with training or information regarding the hazardous chemicals with which they work.  Hazardous cheicals used in the facility included but were not limited to acetone, screen wash, and inks containing lead, cadmium, and inorganic arsenic.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement  of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:    Employees working in the production area and in the decal ink mixing room were exposed to illness from lead exposure.  Employees that were exposed to airborne lead were not informed or aware of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025, the lead standard.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete. 29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(1)(i): The employer did not determine whether any employee was exposed to cadmium at or above the action level:    Employees working in the production area and in the decal ink room were exposed to illness in that initial monitoring was not performed to determine the presence of cadmium and to evaluate and control employee exposure.    29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.

Issued

Dec 16, 2013

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(i): The employer did not institute a training program for all employees who were potentially exposed to cadmium, ensure employee participation in the program, and maintain a record of the contents of such program:    Employees working in the production area and the decal ink mixing room were exposed to illness from dermal and ingestion hazards from cadmium exposure.  Employees had not been trained to recognize and control exposure to cadmium through the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.     29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is complete.