OSHA Inspection: SPENCER PRINTING, INC.

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $765.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  a) Spencer Printing, Press Room:  An employee worked on all sides of the 4-color press and exit access at the rear of the press was restricted to 12 inches because a desk was placed in this space, on or about 04/04/2014.  Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Spencer Printing, Press Room:  An employee worked on all sides of the 4-color press and exit routes around the press were obstructed by ink cans and stacks of active print jobs, on or about 04/04/2014.  Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:  a) Spencer Printing:  The employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extingusher use and hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting, on or about 04/04/2014.  Abatement Note:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38 (a) and (b), which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).  Abatement Certification Required

Issued

2014-04-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting 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.  a) Spencer Printing:  An employee, forklift operator, was not provided with practical training and evaluation prior to operating a forklift at the facility, on or about 04/04/2014.  Abatement Certification Required