OSHA Inspection: J. C. SCHULTZ ENTERPRISES, INC.

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Abate by

Aug 20, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:   Print department, digital printing presses: on or about January 30, 2021, the control of hazardous energy lockout/tagout training was not provided to machine operators to understand the purpose and use of the energy control procedure when inspecting, cleaning, and completing preventive maintenance tasks on energized equipment. Employees were exposed to moving machine components' caught-in hazards likely to result in serious injury.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Abate by

Aug 20, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedure) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  (1) prepare for shut down by recognizing energy hazards and its controls; (2) turn off and shut down the machines; (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; (5) render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy; and, (6) verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.  Print department, digital printing presses - on or about January 30, 2021, the employer did not ensure that energized equipment had its hazardous energy sources isolated prior to machine operators beginning their assigned preventive maintenance tasks, inspecting, and cleaning. Employees were exposed to moving machine components' caught-in hazards likely to result in serious injury.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jul 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,827 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.   East, print department,  EFI Reggiani PRO ReNOIR 180 digital printing press serial number 811/A5: on or about January 30, 2021, an operator  had his hand exposed to an in-running pinch point of a rotating roller and a horizontally moving belt resulting in serious injury.  The interlocked barrier installed at the fabric input side did not prevent top access over it for straightening fabric during operation.  There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.