OSHA Inspection: PENMOR LITHOGRAPHERS, INC.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate:    In the following locations load capacity plates were not provided:       a)  Pre-Press Storage Mezzanine       b)  Small Press Area Mezzanine       c)  Roof Platform of Bindery Office

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a)  Pre-Press, Roof Platform on top of Plating Room - Standard guardrails were not provided to prevent falls from the roof platform on top of the plating room to the floor below.    b)  Roof Platform on top of Bindery Office - Standard guardrails were not provided to prevent falls from the roof platform on tope of the bindery office to the floor below.    c)  Pre-Press Storage Mezzanine - The guardrails were not standard guardrails in that their height was less than 42 inches.  The height of a six foot wide section of guardrail where material is handled measured 31 1/2 inches.  The remainder of the guardrails measured 35 1/2 inches.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that controlled the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):     a)  Heidelberg Folder #4 - The electrical disconnect switch was not placed in the OFF or safe position to isolate the machine from its energy source to safely change scores and perforations.    b)  Tigra Perfect Binder - The electrical disconnect switch was not placed in the OFF or safe position to isolate the three knife trimmer from its energy source to safely change blades.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  a)  Heidelberg Folder #4 - A lock was not applied to the electrical disconnect switch to safely change scores and perforations.  b)  Tigra Perfect Binder - A lock was not applied to the electrical disconnect switch on the three knife trimmer safely change blades.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard were being followed:    Establishment - The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard were being followed.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(B): Lockout and tagout devices were not standardized within the facility in at least one of the following criteria: color; shape; or size:  Establishment - The employer utilized three types of locks of different colors, sizes, and shapes.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):  Establishment - Each lock did not include the identify of the employee who applied the lock.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 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:     Establishment - An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Powered industrial truck(s) were not examined for defects after each shift:   Establishment - Powered industrial trucks were not examined each shift for conditions that adversely affect their safe use.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)(a):     a)  Bindery Department, Bostitch Stitcher - The lower drive belt and pulley were not guarded.    b)  Shipping and Receiving Area, Sears Craftsman Table Saw - The drive belt and pulley were not guarded.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    Press Room, Electrical Panel PP - An opening the size of two electrical breakers was not closed by blanks or other effective means, exposing one of the electrical busses.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(1): Flexible electric cords were fastened with staples or otherwise hung in such a fashion as could damage the outer jacket or insulation:    Shipping and Receiving Area, Sears Craftsman Table Saw - The sheathing on the electrical cord was damaged exposing the conductors where the cord was fastened by means of a plastic strap to the table saw.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards were not provided with, and did not use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:    Establishment - Employees exposed to the hazards of arc flash and electrical shock caused by energized electrical parts greater than 50 volts were not provided with and did not use electrical protective equipment.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:  Establishment - Employees exposed to the hazards of arc flash and electrical shock caused by energized parts greater than 50 volts were not trained in and familiar with the selection, application, use, and inspection of electrical protective equipment.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with either the information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers or with the product identifier and pictures, symbols or combination thereof which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available  to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:      The following chemical containers located in the #8 Press area were inadequately labeled:    a)  A secondary container of liquid was not provided with a label.  The container allegedly contained Press Wash.    b)  A secondary container of liquid labeled Prisco, a manufacturer of pressroom consumables, did not include the product identifier and information regarding the hazards of the chemical.  The container allegedly contained Finishing & Storage Gum.    c)  Two secondary containers of liquid labeled Press Wash did not include information regarding the hazards of the chemical, and the product identifier was inaccurate in that the product name is Tech Wash-IF.       d)  A secondary container of liquid labeled MRC did not include information regarding the hazards of the chemical, and the product identifier was inaccurate in that the product name is MRC-F.    e)   A secondary container of liquid labeled Rejuvenator did not include information regarding the hazards of the chemical, and the product identifier was inaccurate in that the product name is Rubber Rejuvenator #184.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 20, 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:  Establishment - The employer did not train employees in the new label elements and safety data sheet format by December 1, 2013.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

Jun 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:   Establishment - The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1020(d)(1)(ii): Each employee exposure record was not preserved and maintained for at least thirty years:  Establishment - Safety Data Sheets; or the identify of the chemicals, where they were used, and when they were used were not retained for at least 30 years.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Portable ladders were used for access to an upper landing surface and the ladder side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder was used to gain access:     Near the entrance to the Plating Room - The side rails of the portable extension ladder did not extend at least 3 feet above the roof platform on top of the plating room.

Issued

May 27, 2014

Abate by

May 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.1060(a)(1): The employer did not provide a training program for each employee using ladders as necessary, enabling each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards:    Establishment - An employee using a metal extension ladder to access the top of the plating room was not instructed to extend the ladder at least 3 feet above the landing platform.