OSHA Inspection: SPECIALTY PROMOTIONS, INC. DBA SPECIALTY PRINT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Issued

Nov 1, 2022

Abate by

Nov 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,287 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:  a) Shrink Wrap Department- On or about May 10, 2022, the employer did not ensure that all guards on machines, such as the Shenklin Automatic Seal Shrink Wrapper, were affixed and/or secured. The point of operation guard for the heat-sealing area was not secured or interlocked to prevent employees from accessing the area during normal production.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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

Nov 1, 2022

Abate by

Nov 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,360 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) Inserter Department- On May 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the horizontal belts on Inserters 14 and 15 were fully enclosed by a guard, to protect employees from ingoing nip points and rotating parts.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation 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

Nov 1, 2022

Abate by

Nov 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,215 · Current $4,186 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) Cutter Department - On May 11, 2022, an orange extension cord was connected in series (daisy chained) to a blue extension cord that was used to power a lift table.  b) Inserter Department - On May 11, 2022, a damaged orange extension cord was connected in series (daisy chained) to supply power to a power strip. The power strip was used to supply power to the Tabber machine.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 1, 2022

Abate by

Nov 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):   a) Inserter Department - On May 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure that all flexible cords were inspected prior to use in order to identify hazards and ensure that they were free of defects and damage that could expose employees to injury. The outer jacket on the orange extension cord, used to power the power strip used for the Tabber machine, was separating from the electrical plug.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 1, 2022

Abate by

Nov 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,163 · Current $814 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1): 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  a) Inserter Department - On May 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure that all passageways were kept clean and orderly. Flexible extension cords and air hoses were laying across walking paths between Inserter 14 and 15, exposing employees to tripping hazards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Nov 1, 2022

Abate by

Nov 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Inserter Department- On May 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure that knockouts in junction boxes were effectively closed on equipment, such as the junction box located near Inserter 15.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).