OSHA Inspection: KEYSTONE FOLDING BOX CO. INC.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,747 · Current $6,747

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) of this paragraph:  a) Work site was located at 367 Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards as they were using extension cords in lieu of permanent wiring in the Compressor Room to power Ingersoll Rand Air Compressors, Model Number NVC500A40N.  Violation was observed on or about December 16, 2019.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,096 · Current $8,096

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with either the information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; or the 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, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemicals:  a) Work site was located at 367 Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as they were permitted to use chemicals in the die cutting and printer press areas such as, but not limited to, Amalgamated International Ad Block, Amalgamated International Clear Ad Block, Amalgamated International Semi Matte Water Based Coating, Actega UV 7406, and Finetone Press Wash that was in water and Gatorade bottles as temporary chemical storage containers. The bottles were not labeled properly with the complete name of the chemicals and had no placard stickers warning of associated hazards with these chemical products.  Violation was observed on or about December 16, 2019.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)  a) Work site was located at 367 Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as they were permitted to use chemicals in the die cutting and printer press areas such as, but not limited to, Amalgamated International Ad Block, Amalgamated International Clear Ad Block, Amalgamated International Semi Matte Water Based Coating, Actega UV 7406, and Finetone Press Wash that employees were unfamiliar with the safety data sheets on. Employees were also unaware of global harmonization.  Violation was observed on or about December 16, 2019.

Issued

Apr 14, 2020

Abate by

Apr 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Work site was located at 367 Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104  Employees were exposed to chemical hazards as they were permitted to use chemicals in the die cutting and printer press areas such as, but not limited to, Amalgamated International Ad Block, Amalgamated International Clear Ad Block, Amalgamated International Semi Matte Water Based Coating, Actega UV 7406, and Finetone Press Wash without training in hazard communications or global harmonization to make them aware of what they needed to be aware of to safely use these materials.  Violation was observed on or about December 16, 2019.