OSHA Inspection: MICROERA PRINTERS INC.

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(d): Flammable liquids were not transferred into containers from a container by gravity through an approved self-closing valve.   On or about 11/01/13 in the Chemical room; 55 gallon drum of Type Wash ( Flammable liquid ) was being dispensed with a leaky valve as evidenced by the sign on the drum which read " Nozzle Leaks Do Not Leave in the Down Position."  Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

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 11/01/13 throughout the facility; employees are operating powered industrial trucks, such as but not limited to, Caterpillar powered pallet jack ( model NPP40 - serial # 2CL01926 ) and a powered industrial lift truck, without an evaluation of their driving skills and ability in more than three years.    Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1575.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) On or about 11/01/13 in the Press and Bindery area; employer requires employees to use hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, PK6 ( combustible/inhalation hazard ) and Typewash ( flammable ) to clean and maintain printing press rollers and blankets but did not develop a written hazard communication program.     Abatement Certification

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier, signal word, hazard statement(s), pictogram(s), precautionary statement(s) and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.   a) On or about 11/01/13 in the Press; four plastic squeeze bottles containing chemicals such as but not limited to, PK6 ( combustible/inhalation hazard ) and Typewash ( flammable ) used to clean and maintain printing press rollers and blankets were not labeled.       Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) On or about 11/01/13 in the Press; employees who work with and handle hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, PK6 ( combustible/inhalation hazard ) and Typewash ( flammable ) to clean and maintain printing press rollers and blankets were not trained on the hazards of these chemicals, proper use and what to do in an emergency situation.      Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2013-11-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $595.00 · Current $446.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and/or an incident report (OSHA Form 301 or equivalent) within seven (7) days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred:   a) On or about 11/1/13 throughout the facility; an injury occurring on 08/09/13 resulting in lost work days was not entered on the site 2013 OSHA 300 Log.    No Abatement Certification Required