OSHA Inspection: CUSTOM-BANDAG, INC.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

May 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:       Custom Bandag, Inc./ Linden NJ site: A site specific written respiratory protection program that includes, but not limited to training, storage, and maintenance of respirators was not implemented at the site location.    Condition observed on/or about 07/24/13.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

May 30, 2014

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 was required to use the respirator in the workplace:       Custom Bandag, Inc/ Linden NJ site: Operator(s) that are required to wear tight-fitting negative pressure respirators during powdercoating operations were not provided a medical evaluation prior to their use of respirators.    Condition observed on about 07/24/13.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

May 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $2,295

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):  The employer did not ensure that an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was conducted at least once every three years:   Custom Bandag, Inc/ Linden NJ site:  Forklift operator(s) had not been evaluated for more than 3 years. The previous refresher training was received approximately 4 years ago.    Observed on/or about 07/24/2013.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

May 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $3,060

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:           Custom Bandag, Inc/ NJ site: Yard Cylinder Storage Area: Acetylene and Oxygen fuel/gas cylinders were not separated by a minimum 20ft or an approved barrier, when not connected for use.    Observed on/or about 07/24/13.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

May 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f), (g), and (h) will be met:     Custom Bandag, Inc./ Linden NJ site: A site specific written hazard communication program, which includes, but not limited to training and chemical list was not available upon request at the site location.   Observed on/or about 07/24/13.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

May 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employers were not provided information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:             a)  Custom Bandag, Inc./ Linden NJ site: Employees exposed to hazardous chemicals which include, but not limited to Powdura Polyester TGIC Powder Coating did not receive site specific training of the risks associated with products handled during powder coating operations onsite.     Observed on/or about 07/24/13.

Issued

Nov 1, 2013

Abate by

May 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Where the employer provided respirators for employees to use voluntarily, the employer  did not 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"):        Custom Bandag, Inc./ Linden NJ site: Employee(s) were not provided with Appendix D when N95 NIOSH approved filtering face piece respirators  were voluntarily worn by employees.     Observed on or about 07/24/13.