OSHA Inspection: RR DONNELLEY AND SONS INC.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(i): A space classified by the employer as permit-required confined space was reclassified as a non-permit confined space when all hazards within the space were not eliminated without entry into the space:    a) AC Unit #10; Rooftop - An employee entered a Trane air handler, via an access door, to perform troubleshooting and the stored energy had not been dissipated or restrained prior to entry, on or about October 27, 2015. As the employee touched the rotating belt their hand was pulled in resulting in several fingertip amputations.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    a) AC Unit #10; Rooftop - The employer's energy control procedure for the Trane air handler did not describe the stored energy of the rotating belt and pulley as a hazardous energy source and/or clearly outline the steps to dissipate or restrain the energy, on or about October 27, 2015.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

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) AC Unit #10; Rooftop - An employee entered a Trane air handler to perform troubleshooting and the 480v disconnect switch was pulled to its off position however a lock out device was not placed on the switch, on or about October 27, 2015.  b) AC Unit #10; Rooftop - An employee entered a Trane air handler to perform troubleshooting and neither the fan impeller nor motor drive sheaves were secured to restrict rotational movement, on or about October 27, 2015.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

May 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 requirement of this standard were being followed:  a) AC Unit #10; Rooftop - The employer did not conduct periodic inspection of the specific energy control procedures where employees conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for AC Unit #10, on or about October 27, 2015.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):     a) AC Unit #10; Rooftop - The drive pulley for the motor that runs the fan was not guarded, exposing employees to in-running nip points and caught-in hazards, on or about October 27, 2015.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belts were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o) of this section    a) AC Unit #10; Rooftop - The inclined belt for the motor that runs the fan was not guarded, exposing employees to in-running nip points and caught-in hazards, on or about October 27, 2015.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 8, 2016

Abate by

May 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  a) AC Unit #10; Rooftop - Employees entering a Trane air handler, via an access door, to perform troubleshooting while being exposed to mechanical hazards, were not informed the space was permit-required, on or about October 27, 2015. The employer had posted signs which read "Danger Confined Space. Authorized Personnel Only", however employees were not aware the space was classified as permit required.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.