SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: G & W LABORATORIES, INC
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other health inspection of G & W LABORATORIES, INC in 111 COOLIDGE STREET, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080 (NAICS 325412). OSHA activity number 331913830.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- G & W LABORATORIES, INC
- Site address
- 111 COOLIDGE STREET
- City
- SOUTH PLAINFIELD
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07080
- Mailing
- 111 COOLIDGE STREET, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 325412
- Employees
- 280
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.134 C01
- Issued
- Mar 20, 2012
- Abate by
- May 1, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,550 · Current $1,530 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): The employer did not ensure that a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures was established and implemented to include the provisions of (i)-(ix), as applicable a) G&W Laboratories, Inc. / South Plainfield NJ site: A site specific respiratory protection program that includes, but not limited to training, storage, and maintenance of respirators was not implemented at the site location. Observed on or about 02/14/2012.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1530
- — Z (S) $2550
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Mar 20, 2012
- Abate by
- May 1, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) G&W Laboratories, Inc. / South Plainfield NJ site: Medical evaluations were not provided to employees that wear 3M 5200 series half faced respirators with organic vapor cartridges at the site location. Observed on or about 02/14/2012.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Mar 20, 2012
- Abate by
- May 1, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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 shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.[63 FR 33450, June 18, 1998] a) G&W Laboratories, Inc./ South Plainfield NJ site: An eye wash station is not available where employee(s) handle corrosive materials including, but not limited to the following: 1. Sodium Hydroxide (90%) 2. CANI CP-700 (Potassium Hydroxide<25%) 3. Minncare Cold Sterilant (Hydrogen Peroxide 20%) Observed on or about 02/14/2012.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2040
- — Z (S) $3400
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- Mar 20, 2012
- Abate by
- Apr 10, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, identified the document as a certification of the hazard assessment a) G&W Laboratories, Inc./ South Plainfield NJ site: A certified hazard assesment was not given by the employer when requested. Observed on or about 02/14/2012.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.134 C02 I
- Issued
- Mar 20, 2012
- Abate by
- Apr 10, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): An employer may provide respirators at the request of employees or permit employees to use their own respirators, if the employer determines that such respirator use will not in itself create a hazard. If the employer determines that any voluntary respirator use is permissible, the employer shall provide the respirator users with the information contained in Appendix D to this section ("Information for Employees Using Respirators When Not Required Under the Standard"): a) G&W Laboratories, Inc. / South Plainfield, NJ site: Employees were not provided with Appendix D when 8210 N95 NIOSH approved particulate disposable respirators were voluntarily worn by employees. Observed on or about 02/14/2012.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 331913830.
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