OSHA Inspection: STERLING NORTH AMERICA INC.

Issued

Mar 5, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):     Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, 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) Worksite, Indigo Area: Employees are required to provide repairs and maintenance on HP Indigo 7000 (Serial #40000461) and HP Indigo 7600 (Serial #45000110) with numerous sources of energy such as, but not limited to electrical and thermal. The employer did not provide the employees with a Lockout/Tagout program; on or about 12/16/13.    Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 5, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.       a) Worksite, Indigo Area: Employees are required to perform repairs and maintenance on HP Indigo 7000 (Serial #40000461) and HP Indigo 7600 (Serial #45000110) with numerous sources of energy such as, but not limited to electrical and thermal.  the employer did not develop, document and utilize Lockout/Tagout procedures to control hazardous energy; on or about 12/16/13.      Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to  submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 5, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i):     Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware shall be provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources.    a) Worksite, Indigo Area: Employees who were required to provide repairs and maintenance on HP Indigo 7000 (Serial #40000461) and HP Indigo 7600 (Serial #45000110) with numerous sources of energy such as, but not limited to electrical and thermal were not provided with LOTO hardware to isolate equipment from energy sources; on or about 12/16/13.      Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 5, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.    a) Worksite, Indigo Area:: Employees who provided repairs and maintenance on HP Indigo 7000 (Serial #40000461) and HP Indigo 7600 (Serial #45000110) with numerous sources of energy such as, but not limited to electrical and thermal were not provided with Lockout/Tagout training; on or about 12/16/13.    Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 5, 2014

Abate by

Mar 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(c):  Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage.     a) Bindery: Accumulation of boxes, pallets, supplies were stored haphazardly in the area blocking aisles and causing tripping and fire hazard; on or about 12/16/13.    NOTE: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to provide abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 5, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not implement a written Hazard Communication Program which at least describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g) and (h) will be met:  a) Worksite, Indigo Area: the employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication Program for employees who use and are exposed to hazardous materials, such as, but not limited to Petroleum Hydrocarbon, benzophenone; on or about 12/16/13.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.  ABATEMENT NOTE:  The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:       a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:           Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous           chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,           and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer           or other responsible party;       b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in           workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's           written Hazard Communication Program;       c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by           employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available           all employee(s) on all shifts.       d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program           must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication           Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:            Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence           or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.           The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.            The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,           specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency           procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program           including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material           Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the           appropriate hazard information;       e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non           routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program           and       f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be           made available upon request.   For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication      Program must also specifically address how:       a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job           site will be provided to other employers in the event the other           employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.       b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of           any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect           employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable           emergencies.       c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)           of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

Mar 5, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):  Employees were not provided with information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and when a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a) Worksite, Indigo Area: Employees who use and are exposed to hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to Petroleum Hydrocarbon, benzophenone, were not provided with information and training on the hazards associated with exposure to these chemicals ; on or about 12/16/13.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 5, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv):   The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, did not include an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employee could obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a) Worksite, Indigo area: Employees use products containing hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to Petroleum Hydrocarbon, benzophenone without being provided with the updated information on the Safety Data Sheets as required by December 1st, 2013; on or about 12/16/13.  Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.