OSHA Inspection: VIATECH PUBLISHING SOLUTIONS, INC.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Dec 1, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a): One or more methods of machine guarding were 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) Production Area - A Polar - Mohr cutting system did not include a guard to prevent employees from contacting the knife blade or key holes, located on the face of the pressure clamp, while positioning and/or removing paper stacks; on, or about, 05/29/2015.       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

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Feb 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):      a) Production Area: Employees are exposed to hazardous materials, including Isopropyl Alcohol 99%, WESSCO 30.356.06 and Sulfuric Acid  Battery Acid; on, or about, 05/29/2015.       Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation 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 the             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

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Feb 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    a) Production Area: Employees are exposed to hazardous materials, including Isopropyl Alcohol 99%, WESSCO 30.356.06 and Sulfuric Acid  Battery Acid. Employees used the substances without access to safety data sheets; on, or about, 05/29/2015.      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

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Feb 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:      a) Production Area: Employees are exposed to hazardous materials, including Isopropyl Alcohol 99%, WESSCO 30.356.06 and Sulfuric Acid  Battery Acid. Employees used the substances without being provided training; on, or about, 05/29/2015.      Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.