OSHA Inspection: J.D. GRAPHIC CO., INC.

Issued

Sep 22, 2017

Abate by

Oct 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,760 · Current $5,270 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:    (a) On or about June 24, 2017, the employer did not ensure that machine specific procedures were developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are utilizing lockout devices while performing machine servicing and roll changes on equipment, including the Komori LS840P print press.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 22, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,760 · Current $5,270 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:     (a)  On or about June 24, 2017, the employer did not ensure that employees applying lockout devices while performing maintenance and servicing activities, including the Komori LS840P print press, were provided with adequate training to ensure that they acquired the knowledge and skills for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,183 · Current $2,140 Reduced

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 June 27, 2017, Pre-Press/Digital Press Room - An eyewash station was not provided for immediate emergency use where corrosive chemicals are used.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,760 · Current $5,270 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 ingoing nip points and rotating parts:    (a) On or about May 27, 2017, the Heidelberg Harris Print Stream Press was not equipped with a guard on roller unit #2, which resulted in a crushing injury to an employee's left thumb and pointer finger when the employee reached into the roller with a rag to wipe it clean and made contact with the ingoing nip point of the moving press roller.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $13,943 · Current $7,530 Reduced

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) On or about June 24, 2017, the employer did not ensure that a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure was conducted at least annually to ensure that the procedures and requirements were implemented and followed while employees perform machine servicing and change rolls on equipment.    J.D. Graphic Co., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 666518, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on October 30, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1101 Arthur Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,154 · Current $6,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):  An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every 3 years:    (a) On or about May 30, 2017, the employer did not ensure that all employees who operated powered industrial trucks, were trained, evaluated and certified to perform the tasks in a safe manner at least once every three years.     J.D. Graphic Co., Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 666518, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on October 30, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 1101 Arthur Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2017

Abate by

Oct 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  (a)  Hallway Outside of Pre-Press/Digital Print Room and Print Shop - On June 27, 2017, the east exit door was equipped with two locking devices, and also did not open freely due to rust damage to the bottom of the door.   (b)  Print Shop - On June 27, 2017, the north exit door was equipped with a panic bar and two additional locking devices.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) On June 27, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that the east exit in the Pre-Press/Digital Print Room was unobstructed of materials, supplies and a metal cabinet.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  (a) Pre-Press/Digital Print Room - On June 27, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that the exit sign was illuminated.  (b) Hallway Outside of Pre-Press/Digital Print Room and Print Shop - On June 27, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that the east exit sign leading to the parking lot was illuminated.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 22, 2017

Abate by

Jan 2, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2260C136D175R226S245

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)  On June 27, 2017, the employer did not provide information and training to employees exposed to hazardous chemicals including the following:     Energy Elite Developer (contains Disodium Metasilicate 5-10%, Sodium Gluconate 1-5%, Sodium Octanoate 1-5%, and has a pH of 13.3); THR200 Plate Developer (contains Disodium Metasilicate 3-5%, Sodium Octanoate 1-5%, Sodium Hydroxide 0.1-0.5%, and has a pH of 13); UNIFIN (contains Benzenesulphonic Acid, dodecyl (sulphophenoxy)-disodium salt 1-5%, Citric Acid - 1-5%, Sodium Hexametaphosphate 1-5%, Potassium Citrate 1-5%, and has a pH of 3.6).     (b) On June 27, 2017, the employer did not provide training to employees by December 1, 2013, on the revised safety data sheet (SDS) format and content, as well as the new labeling system elements, as required by the revised hazard communication standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.