OSHA Inspection: THE MAIL HAUS

Issued

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 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 December 27, 2013, the magnetic interlock on the FlowMaster 1 was defeated on the clear cover guarding the insert entry finger assembly, allowing the cover to remain open while the machine was operated.     b) On or about December 27, 2013, the magnetic interlock on the FlowMaster 2 was defeated on the clear cover guarding the insert entry finger assembly, allowing the cover to remain open while the machine was operated.     c) On or about December 27, 2013, the magnetic interlocks on the inTelmail inserter were defeated allowing the covers to remain open while the machine was operated.     Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.

Issued

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided:  a) On or about December 27, 2013, the metal covers designed to protect the interior electrical and pneumatic connections on the collator were not attached to the machine on the two (2) FlowMaster inserters.   Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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):  a) On or about December 27, 2013, the employer did not verify that a personal protective equipment hazard assessment had been conducted and confirmed with a written certification.   Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

2014-02-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about December 27, 2013, the employer had not trained employees on the new label elements and the safety data sheet format for the new GHS standard.   Abatement Certification Required.