OSHA Inspection: G & J LITHO LLC

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $2,380

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a)    On or about 3/24/2016, employer had not completed a hazard assessment to determine if hazards were present which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

Apr 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:   a)    On or about 3/24/2016, employer was not providing eye and face protection to employee handling FUJIFILM DT-2W Plate Developer in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation from section #8 of the MSDS.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $2,380

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:   a)    On or about 3/24/2016, employer was not providing facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes to employee handling FUJIFILM DT-2W Plate Developer in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation from section #8 of the MSDS.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $2,380

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was 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)    On or about 3/24/2016, the BUNN package tying machine in the Ink Jet Room had unguarded nip points during rotation of the internal exposed components where a guard was missing.  b)    On or about 3/24/2016, Roller ingoing nip points on press decks for Mitsubishi Sheet-Fed Offset Printing Press  in the Press Room were not guarded during operation because the guards were being left open by the operator.  c)    On or about 3/24/2016, BUNN package tying machine in Bindery room had unguarded nip points during rotation of the internal exposed components.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,570 · Current $3,570

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw was not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  a)    On or about 3/24/2016, Delta table saw was available for use without any guard over the blade.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw was not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:   a)    On or about 3/24/2016, Delta table saw was available for use without any spreader.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  a)    On or about 3/24/2016, Delta table saw was available for use without non Kickback fingers.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $2,380

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)    On or about 3/24/2016, BUNN package tying machine had unguarded nip points created by belt and pulley where a guard was missing.  b)    On or about 3/24/2016, There was a compressor in the basement that did not have a back guard on it to protect the belt and pulley nip point.  c)    On or about 3/24/2016, BUNN package tying machine in Bindery room had unguarded nip points created by unguarded belt and pulley.  d)    On or about 3/24/2016, BAUMFOLDER in the bindery room did not have a guard on the motor belt and pulley.  e)    On or about 3/24/2016, CHESHIRE Ink Jet machine has an unguarded belt and pulley 3" inside of front cover.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):   a)    On or about 3/24/2016, BUNN package tying machine had unguarded nip points created by belt and pulley where a guard was missing.  b)    On or about 3/24/2016, There was a compressor in the basement that did not have a back guard on it to protect the belt and pulley nip point.  c)    On or about 3/24/2016, BUNN package tying machine in Bindery room had unguarded nip points created by unguarded belt and pulley.  d)    On or about 3/24/2016, BAUMFOLDER in the bindery room did not have a guard on the motor belt and pulley.  e)    On or about 3/24/2016, CHESHIRE Ink Jet machine has an unguarded belt and pulley 3" inside of front cover.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $2,380

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a)    On or about 3/24/2016, Electrical wires running to a transformer on the side of the BAUMFOLDER were spliced and knotted together laying on the machine.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a)    On or about 3/24/2016, Electrical wall boxes were being used for extension cords under the BAUMFOLDER .

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

Apr 20, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  a)    On or about 3/24/2016, electrical outlet boxes inside of and outside of Prepress room did not have faceplates.  b)    On or about 3/24/2016, electrical box on motor for ink jet printer did not have a cover on it which left wiring exposed.  c)    On or about 3/24/2016, Electrical box on wall of press room had openings in it without covers.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

Apr 14, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  a)    On or about 3/24/2016, portable hand saw was available for use with a damaged electrical cord.  b)    On or about 3/24/2016, portable extension card and portable humidifier were available for use without ground pins on the electrical cords.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,785

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)    On or about 3/24/2016, Employer had not developed a written hazard communication program for their site.

Issued

Apr 6, 2016

Abate by

May 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): The powered industrial truck (PITs) operators were not trained and evaluated at least once every three years:  a)    On or about 3/24/2016, employer was not completing refresher training every three years as required by standard.