OSHA Inspection: G & W LABORATORIES, INC.

Issued

Feb 29, 2012

Abate by

Mar 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):  The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items A-D of this section:    a/ G&W/So. Plainfield NJ Site  Bldgs. #101, #111 and #301: A documented lockout/tagout procedure containing specific steps tailored to the sites machinery/equipment was not developed to ensure maintenance operators utilized proper techniques and procedures when de-energizing and performing maintenance/service operations.    Observed on/or about 2/14/12.

Issued

Feb 29, 2012

Abate by

Mar 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i):  Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing, or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    a/ G&W/So. Plainfield NJ Site  Bldgs. #101, #111 and #301: A sufficient amount of locks, tags and/or other approvied locking devices/hardware were not provided for use where maintenance/service operators are required to perform maintenance/service on machinery/equipment.    Observed on/or about 2/14/12.

Issued

Feb 29, 2012

Abate by

Apr 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    a/ G&W/So. Plainfield NJ Site  Bldgs. #101, #111 and #301: Maintenance operators who are required to perform maintenance/service on machinery/equipment were not evaluated to ensure maintenance/service operations were being performed in accordance with OSHA guidelines.    Observed on/or about 2/14/12.

Issued

Feb 29, 2012

Abate by

Apr 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):  The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    a/ G&W/So. Plainfield NJ Site  Bldgs. #101, #111 and #301:  Maintenance/service operators were not provided training by the employer in lockout/tagout procedures, in that, procedures were not completed.    Observed on/or about 2/14/12.

Issued

Feb 29, 2012

Abate by

Apr 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,550 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by moving parts of tank/mixer agitators and saw blades:    a/ G&W/So. Plainfield NJ Site  Bldgs. #111:      1/  Production Area - Mezzanine - Three vertical tanks (mixers) approx. 4 ft. in diameter and approx. 6 ft  high with portable ladder access, had no grate under the covers and/or other approved means to prevent employee from falling into the tanks while dispensing product or taking batch samples.  2/  Production Area - Room #48 - Vertical Tank #57 (mixer)  approx. 3 ft. in diameter and approx. 4 ft  high with portable ladder access, had no grate under the cover and/or other approved means to prevent employee access to rotating agitator while dispensing product or taking batch samples.  3/  Maintenance Shop - "Journeyman" Vertical Band Saw (used to cut stock other than wood) approx. one-half inch wide blade - the unused portion of the blade approx. 8 inches exposed, located above the cutting area had no guard.  4/  Maintenance Shop - "Wells" Horizontal Metal Cutting Saw - the unused portion of the blade approx. 10 inches on the left side of the cutting area and approx.  6 inches on the right had not guard.    Guards and/or other approved means were not provided to prevent accidental contact during operastion.    Observed on/or about 2/14/12.

Issued

Feb 29, 2012

Abate by

Mar 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):  Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a/ G&W/So. Plainfield NJ Site  Bldg. #111 -  Maintenance Shop:  "Bridgeport" Milling Machine - Pulleys (adjustable type 2 inches to 6 inches in diameter) located approx. 6 ft from the floor and V-belt driven creating in-running nip points were not fully enclosed to prevent accidental contact during operation.    Observed on/or about 2/14/12.

Issued

Feb 29, 2012

Abate by

Mar 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):  Horizontal belts which had both runs seven -7 feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    a/ G&W/So. Plainfield NJ Site  Bldg. #111 -  Maintenance Shop:  "Bridgeport" Milling Machine - Single V-Belt (one-half inch wide) and pulley driven creating in-running nip points were not fully enclosed to prevent accidental contact during operation.    Observed on/or about 2/14/12.

Issued

Feb 29, 2012

Abate by

Apr 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a/ G&W/So. Plainfield NJ Site  Bldg. #111 - Production Area:  "Jones" Carton Machines  Production Lines #1 and #6 - Sprockets wheels approx. 2 inches and 4 inches in diameter and chains approx. one-half and one inch wide were not guarded to prevent accidental contact during operation.    Observed on/or about 2/14/12.

Issued

Feb 29, 2012

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b):  Material stored in tiers was not stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    a/ G&W/So. Plainfield NJ Site  Bldgs. #101, #111 and #301:  Some of the metal storage racks used to store product and/or other material were damaged due to being struck by powered industrial trucks and/or other equipment.    Observed on/or about 2/14/12.

Issued

Feb 29, 2012

Abate by

Mar 7, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i):  Temporary electrical power and lighting installations rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (A), (B) and (C) of this paragraph:    a/ G&W/So. Plainfield NJ Site  Bldg. #111 Production -  Hand Packaging Line #8:  Portable scale used in the production operation was used with an extension cord in lieu of permanent wiring.  An approved outlet was provided but not used.    Observed on/or about 2/14/12.