OSHA Inspection: NOVA PACKAGING, LLC

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $816.00 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the employer did not maintain a safe distance from the point of operation on the RG 100 hydraulic press brake exposing employees to amputation hazards:    (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219: On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not ensure that a safety program which included safe work procedures, training, and supervision to ensure that employees operating power press brakes safely by maintaining a safe distance from the point of operation.     Note: Safeguarding by maintaining a "safe distance is acceptable, during normal production operation, if the operating employee does not approach closer than necessary and in no case, closer than 4 inches (10.16 centimeters), to tpress brake point of operation as required under CPL 2-1.25, Guidelines for Point of Operation Guarding of Power Press Brakes paragraph and ANSI B11.3-1982, Safety Requirements for Power Press Brakes. This condition exposed the employees to an amputation hazard. Among others, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to ensure that each employee who works on the power press brakes receives training, and supervision to ensure that operating power press brakes safely by maintaining a safe distance from the point of operation. Safeguarding by maintaining a "safe distance is acceptable, during normal production operation, if the operating employee does not approach closer than necessary and in no case, closer than 4 inches (10.16 centimeters), to the power press brake point of operation as required under CP1.25, Guidelines for Point of Operation Guarding of Power Press Brakes paragraph and ANSI B11.3-1982, Safety Requirements for Power Press Brakes.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6):  Exit sign(s) were not suitably illuminated by a reliable light source which gave a value of not less than 5 foot candles on the illuminated surface:       (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219:  On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not ensure that exit signs were suitably illuminated by a reliable light source which gave a value of not less than 5 foot candles on the illuminated surface. During the inspection, three exit signs were in disrepair. This condition exposed employees to the hazard associated with safe egress from the building in the event of an emergency.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $816.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(10): Transparent panels used for illumination of spray booth(s) did not effectively isolate the spraying area from the area in which the lighting unit(s) were located:       (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219:  On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not ensure the light panels used for illumination of the spray booth effectively isolated the spraying area from the area in which the lighting units were located, in that, approximately three covers over the light panels in the spray booth were missing. This condition exposed the employees to a fire and explosion hazard.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $816.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): Operators were not trained in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks:       (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219: On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not ensure all forklift operators were trained in operation of powered industrial trucks in that the operators were not trained in the use of the Clark model # CGC25 forklifts prior to their use.  This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of improper forklift operation.       Abatement Note:  Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219:  On and before Januaryl 29th, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the powered industrial trucks were examined daily before being placed in service.  The horn on the Clark model #CGC25 was inoperable. This condition exposed the employees to the hazard of operating forklifts without proper inspections.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4):  Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:     (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219:  On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not receive the manufacturer's written approval to modify the tines on the Clark, Model #CFC25 forklift. Extensions were welded to the existing tines to increase the overall length without the manufacturers approval. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of operating modified forklifts without the manufacturer's approval.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $816.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operators and other employees from hazards created by ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:     (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219:  On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not ensure guarding was not provided to protect machine shop employees from hazards created by the rotating parts of the two Bridgeport and one Sharp vertical milling machines. The machines were not equipped with guards to prevent operators from flying chips and inadvertent contact with the point of operation. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $612.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    (a) Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219: On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not ensure that workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields. Employees were potentially exposed to high intensity light rays emitted from wire feed welding operations conducted at distances ranging from approximately 10 feet to 30 feet to the work stations of the employees. Noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used to block the intense light from the view of nearby workers.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $816.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks.       (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219:  On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also included a hazardous chemicals list and methods used to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks, had not been developed for employee exposures, such as but not limited, to the following:       (1) Vogel SLX2071 Enamel Paint     (2)  Lacquer Thinner  (3)  Xylene

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):  The employer's written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using an identity that is referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:     (a) Nova Packaging, LLC at 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219: On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer's written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using an identity that is referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):  The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work areas:     (a) Nova Packaging @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219:  On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not maintain copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace. Employees were unable to access safety data sheets regarding chemicals used in the facility. This condition exposed employees to the hazards associated with working with chemicals.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area:     (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219:  On and before January 29th, 2014, The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area such as but not limited to Vogel SLX2071, Lacquer Thinner, and Xylene.     Abatement Note:     (a)        Employees shall be informed of:     (1)        Any operation in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and,     (2)        The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required list(s) of     hazardous chemicals, and material safety data sheets required by this section.     (b)        Employee training shall include at least:     (1)        Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.);     (2)        The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area;     (3)        The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used;     (4)        The details of the hazardous communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:     (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219:  On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein, such as but not limited to:     (1)  One gallon yellow container of liquid of Water Soluble Super Industrial Cleaner and Degreaser in paint mixing area.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of this section, was not established and implemented where respirator(s) were necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirator(s) were required by the employer:     (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219:  On and before January 29th, 2014,  the employer did not have a written respiratory protection program with worksite specific procedures, as specified in subparagraphs (c)(1)(i) through (ix) of this section.  The program was not established and implemented whenever respirators were required by the employer, in that the employer required the use of a half-face, negative pressure, air-purifying respirator during spray operations. This hazard exposed the employee to the lack of knowledge of proper respirator use.       Abatement Note:  The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable:     (1)        Procedures for selecting respirators for use in the workplace;     (2)        Medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators;     (3)        Fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators;     (4)        Procedures for proper use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations;     (5)        Procedures and schedules for cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators;     (6)        Procedures to ensure adequate air quality, quantity, and flow of breathing air for atmosphere-supplying respirators;     (7)        Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed during routine and emergency situations;     (8)        Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance; and     (9)        Procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace:     (a) Nova Packaging, LLC, @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219: On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace, in that employees were potentially exposed to vapors of lacquer thinner, xylene, and Diamond Vogel SLX2071 enamel paint. The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard in the workplace. This condition exposed two employees to a respiratory hazard.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:     (a) Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219: On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer had not provided medical evaluations to determine the employee's ability to use respirators, before the employees used the respirator. The employees conducted spray operations while wearing half-face, negative pressure, air-purifying respirator with 3M filters. This hazard exposed the employee to health hazards of using a respirator unsafely.

Issued

2014-07-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-08-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  The employer did not ensure that employees using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter:     (a)Nova Packaging, LLC @ 2525 West Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80219: On and before January 29th, 2014, the employer did not ensure that the employee using half-face, negative pressure, air-purifying respirator were fit tested prior to initial use of the respirators, whenever a different respirator facepiece was used, and at least annually thereafter.  This hazard exposed the employee to the lack of knowledge of proper respirator use.