OSHA Cites Texas Printer for Violations

The NEP on amputations is a program designed to more effectively reduce amputation injuries by properly applying machine guarding techniques and adequately controlling associated energy hazards.

Additionally, employees were exposed to falling nearly 9 feet due to a 16˝ gap in a guardrail system on an elevated working surface. Other violations include failing to provide guardrails on elevated working areas; to ensure that electrical deficiencies were repaired and maintained; and to provide training on the use of hazardous chemicals and methods to control hazardous energy.