OSHA Inspection: QG PRINTING II CORP.

Issued

Mar 14, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii):  "Mobile test van exception."  Where mobile test vans are used to meet the audiometric testing obligation, the employer shall obtain a valid baseline audiogram within 1 year of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level.  Where baseline audiograms are obtained more than 6 months after the employee's first exposure at or above the action level, employees shall wear hearing protectors for any period exceeding six months after first exposure until the baseline audiogram is obtained.   a. As of December 12, 2016, the employer who had chosen to use the mobile test van exception did not obtain a valid baseline audiogram within 1 year of an employees first exposure as a press assistant II where continuous noise exposure exceeded the action level of 50%, an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level of 85 dBA.

Issued

Mar 14, 2017

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(8)(i):  If a comparison of the annual audiogram to the baseline audiogram indicates a standard threshold shift as defined in paragraph (g)(10) of this section has occurred, the employee shall be informed of this fact in writing, within 21 days of the determination.   a. As of November 3, 2016, the employer had not informed an employee who had a recordable standard threshold shift (STS) in the left ear of this fact in writing, within 21 days of the determination of the STS on or about August 15, 2016.

Issued

Mar 14, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1):  The employer shall train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of this section.  The employer shall institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program.   a. On or before October 3, 2016, on the production floor, the employer did not ensure that all employees including temporary employees received annual noise training for employees whose continuous noise exposure exceeded the action level of 50%, an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) sound level of 85 dBA.

Issued

Mar 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):  "Compressed gases."  The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.   a.  On or about October 7, 2016, in the Southwest corner of the maintenance shop, the employer did not ensure that an argon compressed gas cylinder (full) was legibly marked, for the purpose of identifying the gas content by means of labeling or stenciling in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.

Issued

Mar 14, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(1)(ii):  Compressed gas cylinders shall be legibly marked, for the purpose of identifying the gas content, with either the chemical or the trade name of the gas.  Such marking shall be by means of stenciling, stamping, or labeling, and shall not be readily removable.  Whenever practical, the marking shall be located on the shoulder of the cylinder.   a.  On or about October 7, 2016, in the Southwest corner of the maintenance shop, the employer did not ensure that two acetylene compressed gas cylinders (full) were legibly marked, for the purpose of identifying the gas content by means of labeling, stenciling, or stamping.

Issued

Mar 14, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6):  Workplace labeling.  Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with either:  29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(i):  The information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; or,  29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):  Product identifier and words, 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.   a.  On or before October 3, 2016, at the South end of the production floor, the employer did not ensure that the Baldwin mixer/acid etch tank containing CR/T Fountain Solution QFS-514 (pH 3.4) on press N010/N011 was labeled, tagged or marked with the content and hazards.      b.  On or before October 3, 2016, at the South end of the production floor, the employer did not ensure that the Baldwin mixer/acid etch tank containing CR/T Fountain Solution QFS-514 (pH 3.4) on press C7009 was labeled, tagged or marked with the content and hazards.     c.  On or before October 3, 2016, at the South end of the production floor, the employer did not ensure that the Baldwin mixer/acid etch tank containing CR/T Fountain Solution QFS-514 (pH 3.4) on press C7007 was labeled, tagged or marked with the content and hazards.     d.  On or before October 3, 2016, at the South end of the production floor, the employer did not ensure that the Baldwin mixer/acid etch tank containing CR/T Fountain Solution QFS-514 (pH 3.4) on press C7008 was labeled, tagged or marked with the content and hazards.     e.  On or before October 3, 2016, at the South end of the production floor, the employer did not ensure that the QuadTech mixer/acid etch tank (S/N: C403576.2.1.1) containing CR/T Fountain Solution QFS-514 (pH 3.4) on press C5008 was labeled, tagged or marked with the content and hazards.

Issued

Dec 8, 2016

Abate by

Dec 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):  General requirements.  Employers shall select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    a.  On or before October 3, 2016, at the South end of the production floor, the employer did not ensure that employees who serviced and/or maintained the Baldwin and QuadTech acid etch (CR/T Fountain Solution QFS-514) systems and totes for the presses used appropriate hand protection when exposed to the CR/T Fountain Solution QFS-514 (pH 3.4), including but not limited to the following:  durable and impermeable gloves with a cuff to protect the exposed skin of the wrist and lower arm.