OSHA Inspection: PRINTCO GRAPHICS, INC.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: Crushing hazards as two employees were operating a powered industrial truck in a warehouse and were not wearing a seat belt.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or have each affected employee use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazard(s) identified:    Jobsite - Harris UV Coater: the employer did not ensure that the workplace hazard assessment was properly done for employees running the Harris UV Coater where chemical splashing hazards were present or likely to be present. These employees were not provided AND/OR required to wear the proper gloves and/or safety glasses. This condition exposes employees to eye and/or skin irritation.     Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  Jobsite - Harris UV Coater: where employees use chemicals, such as, but not limited to, High Gloss UV Coater (which contains acrylates known to cause contact dermatitis) and Hydro-Solv (Petroleum Naphta based product, which is a skin irritant), while running the Harris UV Coater Press, a written workplace hazard assessment had not been performed and was not immediately available upon request.  Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  Jobsite - Harris UV Coater: For employees running the Harris UV Coater where chemical splashing hazards were present or likely to be present. These employees were not provided safety glasses with side-shields or goggles. Moreover, the employer does not require the use of safety glasses. This condition exposes employees to eye irritation.     Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances:     Jobsite - Harris UV Coater: For employees running the Harris UV Coater where chemical splashing hazards were present or likely to be present. These employees were not provided the right type of protective glove to wear. Moreover, the employer does not require glove usage. This condition exposes employees to skin irritation.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    Jobsite-Press Room: The employer did not develop, document and utilize specific lockout procedures for doing service (including but not limited to, UNJAMMING a jammed Wire-O wire) or maintenance work on the Wire-O® binding machine to ensure proper locking out of all energy sources to the motor.     Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    Jobsite Press Room - Wire-O® binding machine operators: Proper lockout training was not provided for employees performing repair (including, but not limited to unjamming jammed Wire-O wires) and/or maintenance  of the Wire-O® binding machine.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training regarding operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator was authorized to operate:       Jobsite: Employees who are authorized to operate a Power Drive Intermediate Lift Truck (Big Joe) did not receive a proper initial training regarding operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the truck.      Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):  An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years.     Jobsite  Shipping Area: The employer is not evaluating and training each operator of powered industrial trucks within the time frames required by the standard.  The employer is not providing formal instruction nor practical training for all of the operators on site within three (3) years of their last evaluation and training.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The certification did not include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    Jobsite: Employees who were evaluated to operate Yale sit-down forklift (Model# GLC050RFNUAE082. Serial# E187V02204T) were not properly certified by the employer.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $1470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:       Jobsite  Fulfillment Area: The Power Drive Intermediate Lift Trucks (Serial Number 352079, manufactured by Big Joe Manufacturing Co.) dead-man brake was inoperable, yet it was not taken out of service.      Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:    Jobsite  Fulfillment Area: The Power Drive Intermediate Lift Trucks (Serial Number 352079, manufactured by Big Joe Manufacturing Co.) dead-man brake was inoperable, yet it was still being used.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $840.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):    Jobsite, Warehouse area:  A cord set (extension cord) has been used in lieu of fixed wiring.  It has been powering a job-made work bench for approximately 6 years.  The cord is powering an outlet which has been installed on the work bench as well as a wired lamp unit. This outlet is a plug-in spot from which another cord set is used to power multiple pieces of equipment such as, but not limited to, industrial paper joggers and paper elevators.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.

Issued

2014-03-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:      Jobsite - Harris UV Coater: where employees use chemicals, such as, but not limited to, High Gloss UV Coater (which contains acrylates known to cause contact dermatitis) and Hydro-Solv (Petroleum Naphta based product, which is a flammable liquid and skin irritant), while running the Harris UV Coater Press, the employer did not provide training in the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.