OSHA Inspection: PANTHER GRAPHICS INC

Issued

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 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 11/20/13 throughout the facility; employees were operating the powered industrial truck (Hyster brand - Electric - serial number C108VO1836F) to load trucks, move pallets of paper, labels, containers, and finished products with the last evaluation of their driving skills and ability conducted in September 2010.      Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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 11/20/13 in the shop area between the two die cutters; employees were exposed to contact with electrical current when a dual plug wall outlet wrapped in duct tape was being used an extension cord to supply power to the work light on the small cutter and a yellow trouble light lying on the table between the two die cutters.       Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 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 11/20/13 throughout the shop area; employees use hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Wash V-253  ( combustible/inhalation hazard ) and Typewash ( flammable ) to clean and maintain printing press rollers and blankets.        Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 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 11/20/13 in the Press area; four plastic squeeze bottles containing chemicals such as but not limited to, Type Wash  ( combustible/inhalation hazard ), Wash V-253 ( flammable ) and water used to clean and maintain printing press rollers and blankets were not labeled.         Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 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 11/20/13 in the Press; employees who work with and handle hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Wash V-253  ( 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