OSHA Inspection: KDM ENTERPRISES, LLC

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Aug 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,169 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    Entire Facility - On or about August 24 through October 26, 2016, operators and maintenance employees performed servicing and maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment such as printing presses and collators.  The employer did not develop, document procedures for the control of hazardous energy to be utilized by all employees performing servicing and maintenance tasks.  Employees were exposed to amputation, laceration and crushing hazards in the event of unexpected energization or startup.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Aug 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,169 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees:     Entire Facility - On or about August 24 through October 26, 2016, employees performed servicing and maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment such as printing presses and collators and were exposed to amputation, laceration and crushing hazards to hands and fingers.  The employer did not ensure that lockout/tagout training was provided to all authorized and affected employees who were assigned such tasks to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy controls were acquired by employees.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Aug 31, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,169 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d):  The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence:    Collator Dept., Hamilton Collator #1 (SN753564).  On or about August 31, 2016, employee(s) who performed servicing and maintenance tasks on the collator machine such as using a wrench, by hand, inside the machine to perform "make-ready" (setup) tasks, were not required to control hazardous energy sources in the following sequence:    1) turn off and shut down the machine,  2) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machines or equipment from the energy source(s),  3) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device,  4) verify that isolation and deenergization of the machines or equipment have been accomplished.    Employees were exposed to amputation, laceration and fracture hazards to hands/fingers from unexpected start up and/or energy release.  Alternate protection, such as machine guarding, was not adequate.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,535 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    Entire Facility -  On or about August 24 through October 26, 2016, the employer did not ensure that each employee authorized to operate a powered industrial truck had received training in the safe operation of the vehicle and a performance evaluation at least once every three years.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Aug 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,873 · Current $4,437 Reduced

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:    On or about August 24 through October 26, 2016, the following machines were not adequately guarded, exposing employees to amputation, laceration, caught-in and crush hazards:    a) Hamilton Fold Presses #2, #5 and #10.  The nip point between the roller and the frame of the press at the discharge end was not adequately guarded to prevent employees from getting their fingers caught when pulling the folded product forward from the side of the press table.    b) Hamilton Fold Press #2.  The ingoing nip point between the rollers on the perforation unit were not adequately guarded.  Corrected During Inspection    c) Hamilton Collator #1.  Rotating parts in the mid-section of the collator were not adequately guarded.  Corrected During Inspection    d) Hamilton Collator #1.  Rotating parts on the collator along both sides of the walkway were not adequately guarded.    e) Weldotron Sealer Machine.  The opening under the drop guard at the entrance of the machine was not adequately guarded to prevent employees' hands from being struck by the drop door during the operating cycle.    Abatement documentation is required for Instances a), d) and e) in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).  No documentation or certification is required for Instances b) and c) which were Corrected During Inspection.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,169 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, shall be protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely or by a trough enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting as location requires.     Hamilton Printing Press #6 - On or about August 24 to August 31, 2016, a horizontal rotating shaft for power transmission along the back side of the press, along the aisleway, was not guarded throughout its run approximately three feet above the floor.  Employees were exposed to caught-in and crushing injuries to the hands, arms and body.     There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,169 Reduced

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:      Entire Facility - On or about August 24 through October 26, 2016, maintenance employees performed voltage testing on energized components (up to 480 Volts) while troubleshooting machinery and equipment.   Employees were not trained in and familiar with safety-related work practices, including the use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating and shielding materials.  Employees were exposed to electrocution and arc flash/blast hazards.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1): Unqualified persons performed testing work on electric circuits or equipment.     Entire Facility - On or about August 24, through October 26, 2016, unqualified employees performed voltage testing on energized components  (up to 480 Volts) while troubleshooting machinery and equipment.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock and arc flash/blast hazards.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $3,169 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):  Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:         Entire Facility - On or about August 24 through October 26, 2016, maintenance employees who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components (480 Volts) did not wear electrical protective equipment appropriate for the level of exposure, to protect against electrical shock and arc flash/blast injuries, including:     1)     Hand protection: Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors or arc-rated gloves       2)     Apparel: Arc-rated clothing such as arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants or arc-rated coverall           3)     Head and face protection: Arc-rated face shield, arc-rated hard hat, arc-rated flash suit hood and/or balaclava.         4)     Hearing protection: Hearing protectors (canal inserts).         Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 24, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.137(b)(2)(viii): Electrical protective equipment was not subjected to periodic electrical tests in accordance with Tables I-5 and I-6:  Entire Facility - On or about August 24 through October 27, 2016, rubber insulating gloves used by maintenance employees were not electrically tested (or replaced) at six month intervals.  The gloves had an inspection date stamp of November 2010.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).