Inspection Type |
Referral
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2014-02-11
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Case Closed |
2014-04-10
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Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
873512 |
Safety |
Yes |
Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
Issuance Date |
2014-03-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-04-27 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2014-04-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact: a). On or about 2/11/14, on site, for the employee dispensing SilverStream Color Activator and Stabilizer into the Image Setter. The employee handles the Activator 1-2 times a month and the Stabilizer once a week. The SilverStream Color Activator and Stabilizer contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, Potassium Hydroxide (a corrosive) and Monopotassium Phosphate. The employer did not provide the employee with a rubber apron when handling this chemical. b). On or about 2/11/14, on site, for the employees using Pronto on a daily basis. Pronto contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether. The employer provides Nitrile Gloves, however, the employer did not require the use of the gloves when handling Pronto. c). On or about 2/11/14, on site, for employees using Universal Pink on a daily basis. The Universal Pink is a fountain solution used on printing plates during the printing process. Universal Pink contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, Dipropylene Glycol. The employer provides Nitrile Gloves, however, the employer did not require the use of the gloves when handling Universal Pink. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100151 C |
Issuance Date |
2014-03-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-04-27 |
Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
Final Order |
2014-04-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be 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 or about 2/11/14, on site, for the employee dispensing SilverStream Color Activator and Stabilizer into the Image Setter. The employee handles the Activator 1-2 times a month and the Stabilizer once a week. The SilverStream Color Activator and Stabilizer contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, Potassium Hydroxide (a corrosive) and Monopotassium Phosphate. The employer did not provide an eye wash station when handling this chemical. |
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Citation ID |
02001A |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-03-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-04-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-04-09 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met: a). On or about 2/11/14, on site, for the employees using Pronto on a daily basis. Pronto contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include a written program, training, and labeling requirements. b). On or about 2/11/14, on site, for the employee dispensing SilverStream Color Activator and Stabilizer into the Image Setter. The employee handles the Activator 1-2 times a month and the Stabilizer once a week. The SilverStream Color Activator and Stabilizer contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, Potassium Hydroxide and Monopotassium Phosphate. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include a written program, training, and labeling requirements. c). On or about 2/11/14, on site, for employees using Universal Pink on a daily basis. The Universal Pink is a fountain solution used on printing plates during the printing process. Universal Pink contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, Dipropylene Glycol. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include a written program, training, and labeling requirements. |
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Citation ID |
02001B |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 F01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-03-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-04-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-04-09 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1): The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled: 1). On or about 2/11/14, on site, for employees using Universal Pink on a daily basis. The Universal Pink is a fountain solution used on printing plates during the printing process. Universal Pink was maintained in an unlabeled bottle. Universal Pink contains chemicals such as, but not limited to, Dipropylene Glycol. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include labeling requirements. |
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Citation ID |
02001C |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2014-03-25 |
Abatement Due Date |
2014-04-27 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2014-04-09 |
Nr Instances |
3 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area: a). On or about 2/11/14, on site, for the employees using Pronto on a daily basis. Pronto contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, Dipropylene Glycol Methyl Ether. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training. b). On or about 2/11/14, on site, for the employee dispensing SilverStream Color Activator and Stabilizer into the Image Setter. The employee handles the Activator 1-2 times a month and the Stabilizer once a week. The SilverStream Color Activator and Stabilizer contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, Potassium Hydroxide and Monopotassium Phosphate. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training. c). On or about 2/11/14, on site, for employees using Universal Pink on a daily basis. The Universal Pink is a fountain solution used on printing plates during the printing process. Universal Pink contain chemicals such as, but not limited to, Dipropylene Glycol. The employer did not implement a hazard communication program to include training. |
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