OSHA Inspection: GLOBUS PRINTING & PACKAGING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:    a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that the exit lighting was working properly in the Pre-Press Department exposing employees to injury in case of an emergency.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.38(d): 29 CFR 1910.38(d): The employer did not have and maintain an employee alarm system with a distinctive signal for each purpose so that it complied with the requirements of 1910.165:    a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not have an employee alarm system to notify employees of different types of emergencies.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energing, 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 August 13, 2013, the employer did not have a lock out program for the control of the hazardous energy, which includes machine specific procedures, training, and periodic inspections, while performing maintenance, servicing, clearing or unjamming on machines such as, but not limited to, the Wohlenberg and the Komori  6.  Failure to lock out these components while these tasks are being performed exposes employees to amputation, caught in and shock hazards.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that the employees were trained in the use of a portable fire extinguisher and the hazards of fire fighting.  Employees would be expected to extinguish a fire instead of evacuating the facility.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that the Crown FC 4000 forklift (Model FC4010-50 TT188, Serial# 9A137809) was removed from service during a time in which it was in need of repair.  Employees were exposed to injuries related to unsafe operating conditions in that there was a hydraulic leak related to the clamp attachment.        b)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that the Crown Ride On pallet jack (PR- 1) was removed from service during a time in which it was in need of repair.  Employees were exposed to injuries related to unsafe operating conditions in that the throttle guard was broken.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that the Crown FC 4000 forklift (Model FC4010-50 TT188, Serial# 9A137809) was examined for conditions that adversely affect the trucks safety before being placed into service.  The Crown lift truck was not in a safe operating condition in that there was a hydraulic leak related to the clamp attachment.    b)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that the Crown Ride On pallet jack (PR- 1) was examined for conditions that adversely affect the trucks safety before being placed into service.  The Crown Ride On pallet jack was not in a safe operating condition in that the throttle guard was broken.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:    a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that the Crown FC 4000 forklift, used in the press area of the facility to move paper rolls, was marked to include the front-end clamp attachment, while showing the approximate weight of the lift truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with the load laterally centered.  It created a potential for the forklift to be tipped over as a result of being overloaded, exposing employees to crushing hazards.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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:    a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that the back side of the folder associated with the Hantcho Web Press was guarded.  Employees are exposed to amputation and caught in hazards when perform work in the immediate area or making adjustments.      b)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure the pinch point related to the Bishamon EZ loader was guarded.  Employees feet are exposed to crushing hazards when lowering the platform.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):      a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that employees were protected from caught in hazards associated with the unguarded belts on the left hand side of the Post Gluer (Model 44E/SC, Serial # 936).      b)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that employees were protected from caught in hazards associated with the unguarded belts on the back side of the stacker associated with the Goss Web Press.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that employees were protected from caught in hazards associated with the chain and sprocket on the right hand side of the Post Gluer (Model 44E/SC, Serial # 936).  The operator had to make adjustments for the feed gate by turning the shaft which was several inches away from the chain and sprocket.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure employees were protected from an electrical shock hazard in that the forklift charging cord on the Douglas forklift battery charger located behind the Hantcho Web Press was damaged exposing employees when plugging the charger into the lifts.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4): Faceplates for flush-mounted snap switches. Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface:    a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in that the switch located on the bucket mixer between the Hantcho web press and the Kamori 6 was covered.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    a)  On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that employees were protected from electrical hazards in that electrical protective equipment for the hands, head and body was not provided to employees who performed work on electrical equipment.  The employees were exposed to 480 volts while performing work on the presses and other machines.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a): Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized:    a)  On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure employees were trained in electrical safety related work practices, such as but not limited to, locking out electrical equipment and verification of deenergized conditions.  The employee was exposed to 480 volt electrical hazards in that safe work practices were not employed to prevent electrical shock or other injuries when the employee was performing work on the presses and other machines

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:   a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that all of the portable fire extinguishers were mounted and marked throughout the facility.  It was found that several portable fire extinguishers were not marked or mounted exposing employees to potential hazards if a fire occurred.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not assure that each fork truck operators performance was evaluated at least once every three years.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a)      On or about August 13, 2013, the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment utilized by employees was being used as listed, in that a relocatable power strip (110 volts) was being used in the Hantcho ink mixing area to power various electrical apparatuses, including a bucket mixer and a drill.