OSHA Inspection: CULTECH, INC.

Issued

Jul 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $2,380

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were 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/ CULTECH, Inc. South Plainfield, NJ site - Forklift Battery Charging Station:  The approved plumbing type eye facility provided was not immediately accessible in that it was blocked by a permanent piping system and a forklift truck stationed to be charged.    Observed on/or about 5/21/2012.

Issued

Jul 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,975

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular hand-fed ripsaw was not guarded by a hood which shall completely enclose that portion of the saw above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut.     a/ CULTECH, Inc. South Plainfield, NJ site - Production Cutting Area: "JA Richards Co. Electromatic Multiform" 8 inch Table saw - The guard provided was inadequate in that the guard was not designed to adjust to the thickness of the stock being cut and means to keep the stock in place during ripping operations.    Observed on or about 5/21/2012.

Issued

Jul 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular hand-fed crosscut table saw was not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut.    a/ CULTECH, Inc. South Plainfield, NJ site - Production Cutting Area: "JA Richards Co. Electromatic Multiform" 8 inch Circular table saw (used to cut wood) - The guard provided was inadequate in that the guard was not designed to adjust to the thickness of the stock being cut during cross-cutting operations.     Observed on or about 5/21/2012.

Issued

Jul 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,785

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure.    a/ CULTECH, Inc. South Plainfield, NJ site - Production Cutting area: "JA Richards Co. Electromatic Multiform" 8 inch Circular table saw - No anti-restart device and/or other approved means were provided to prevent the saw from automatically restaring upon restoration of power after a power failure.    Observed on or about 5/21/2012.

Issued

Jul 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,785

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys with parts seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1010.219(m) & (o).    a/ CULTECH, Inc. South Plainfield, NJ site - Production Cutting area: "JA Richards Co. Electromatic Multiform" 8 inch circular table saw - Pulleys approximately 2" in diameter, located approximately 2 feet 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 5/21/2012.

Issued

Jul 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belts were not enclosed by guards conforming to the requirements specified in 1910.219(m) and (o). Belts which were located within 7 ft. of the floor were not fully enclosed.    a/ CULTECH, Inc. South Plainfield, NJ site - Production Cutting Area: : "JA Richards Co. Electromatic Multiform" Circular saw - Inclined V-belt approx. 1/2 inch wide, located approximately 2 feet from the floor and pulley driven; creating in-running nip points, was not fully enclosed to prevent accidental contact during operation.    Observed on or about 5/21/2012.

Issued

Jul 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment. The employer had not done a hazard assessment to ensure that employees who are required to use and/or handle chemicals in the workplace were provided with the proper personal protectors.      a/ CULTECH, Inc. South Plainfield, NJ site - Plant Area:  A hazard assessment was not performed for personal protective equipment and its use in all of the required areas of the facility except for the Stripping Area.    Observed on or about 5/21/2012.

Issued

Jul 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): Employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use.     a/ CULTECH, Inc. South Plainfield, NJ site - Plant Area:  A documented respirator program had not been developed and implemented where employees are  provided N95 and half-mask (with rubber seal) respirators to use.  Respirators are used for solvent vapors and dust.    Observed on or about 5/21/2012.

Issued

Jul 25, 2012

Abate by

Aug 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of this section, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer.    a/ CULTECH, Inc. South Plainfield, NJ site Plant Area:  Appendix D of the respiratory regulation was not provided to employees who are allowed to use respirators  a voluntary basis.    Observed on or about 5/21/2012.