OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN MARKETING SERVICES AND CONSULTANTS, INC.

Issued

Sep 28, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,432 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) Production Area- On or about April 3, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees performing maintenance and setup operations on the Labeling Line B Machine understood the requirements for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy controls while accessing hazardous areas.      b) Production Area- On April 5, 2018, the employer did not ensure that employees performing setup operations on Inserter Machine #5 understood the requirements for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy controls while accessing hazardous areas.      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 28, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The application of energy control (lockout or tagout) actions were not done in the following sequence:  1) prepare for shutdown,  2) shut down machine or equipment,  3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source,  4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device by authorized employee,  5) relieve, disconnect, restrain or otherwise render safe all stored or residual energy,  6) verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished:     a) On or about April 3, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points from the unexpected start-up and energization of Labeling Line B machines when performing setup operations.        b) On April 5, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and pinch points from the unexpected start-up and energization of Inserter Machine #5 machines when performing setup operations.        The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machines were not shut down or turned off to perform setup operations [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements].  As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)],  dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.       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 28, 2018

Abate by

Oct 25, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $5,432 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, and rotating parts:    a) Production Area- On April 3, 2018, the  employer failed to ensure that hazards created by in-running nip point on the Labeling Line B Finishing Conveyor were guarded to prevent injury to employees during operation.      b) Production Area- On April 3, 2018, the  employer failed to ensure that hazards created by rotating parts, in-running nip points and pinch points on the Labeling Line B Tabber area were guarded to prevent injury to employees during operation.      c) Production Area- On April 3, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that hazards created by rotating parts, in-running nip points and pinch points on the Friction Feeder Belt were guarded to prevent injury to employees during operation.      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 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,298 · Current $1,980 Reduced

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) Maintenance Station- On or about April 3, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that electrical equipment, such as the Tripp-Lite relocatable powertap, was used in accordance with its listing and labeling.  This powertap is intended for use with audio visual equipment and it was being used to power a Jet Bench Grinder.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Maintenance Station- On or about April 3, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the flexible cords were not used in lieu of fixed wiring.   Cords were observed zip tied to the existing metal racking and through the racking to other work areas.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $653 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): The employer did not create an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 log:    a) On April 3, 3018, the employer failed to ensure the OSHA 300A Summary Form or its equivalent was completed to create a summary of the work-related injuries at the completion of each calendar year, including 2017.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Sep 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $653 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1 and April 30:    a) On April 3, 2018, the employer failed to post the calendar year 2017 OSHA 300A summary based on the information from the 2017 OSHA 300 log from February 1, 2018 to the date of the inspection, April 3, 2018.      No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.