OSHA Inspection: MANVILLE RUBBER PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

May 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:     a)      Manville Rubber Products, Inc., Manville, NJ facility  Northeast Area:  The northeast exit route was not continuously maintained free of obstruction.  Materials such as, but not limited to two (2) five gallon buckets of Chemcall, coffee containers, a two (2) drawer plastic storage bin, etc. were stored in the exit route, partially obstructing the path to the exit door.        Condition noted on/or about December 11, 2013.

Issued

May 9, 2014

Abate by

Jul 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): A continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) was not instituted when employee noise exposures equaled or exceeded an 8 hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 dBA:    a)      Manville Rubber Products, Inc., Manville, NJ facility  Press Area:  The Employer did not provide a continuing, effective Hearing Conservation Program for employees exposed to noise levels above 85 dBA. Employees working in the Press Area were exposed to continuous noise level of 87.32 dBA for an 8-hour TWA, which is equivalent to a dose of 68.96%.  This exposure exceeds the Action Level of 85 dBA.  Sampling time was 432 minutes.  Zero exposures were assumed for all unsampled time periods.          Condition noted on/or about February 12, 2014.

Issued

May 9, 2014

Abate by

Jun 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains,  including end connections, for excessive wear, twist, distorted links interfering with proper function, or stretch beyond manufacturer's recommendations with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:    a)      Manville Rubber Products, Inc., Manville, NJ facility  Press Area: The Employer did not conduct frequent inspections with certification records for approximately twelve (12) ½ ton Dayton crane and hoist systems including, but not limited to chains and hooks used to lift 50 lbs to 100 lbs of compression molding press.        Condition noted on/or about December 11, 2013.

Issued

May 9, 2014

Abate by

Jun 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:  a)      Manville Rubber Products, Inc., Manville, NJ facility  Press Area: The Employer did not conduct periodic inspections for approximately twelve (12) ½ ton Dayton crane and hoist systems used to lift 50 lbs to 100 lbs of compression molding press.      Condition noted on/or about December 11, 2013.

Issued

May 9, 2014

Abate by

Jun 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The Employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:        a)      Manville Rubber Products, Inc., Manville, NJ facility: A written Hazard Communication Program was not provided where employees are exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to the following chemicals:   -Carbon black, etc. contained in Silmix 85011,   -di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, zinc oxide, etc. contained in MrP-92397A Rev 9MB,    -N-(Cyclohexylthio)phthalimide, n-tert-Butyl02-benzothiazolesulfenamide, Thiriam, Zinc Oxide, etc. contained in BFC Blue 3330 Rev 9,  -Oils contained in Navi Guard Hydroil AW 68,  -Sodium sulfite, sodium hydroxide, postassium hydroxide, etc. contained in Boilerguard 492P,   -etc.         Condition noted on/or about December 11, 2013.

Issued

May 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective 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 in the work area:   a)      Manville Rubber Products, Inc., Manville, NJ facility: Employees were not provided information/training on the handling of hazardous chemicals used within the facility.  Employees work with chemicals such as, but not limited to the following:  -Carbon black, etc. contained in Silmix 85011,  -di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, zinc oxide, etc. contained in MrP-92397A Rev 9MB,   -N-(Cyclohexylthio)phthalimide, n-tert-Butyl02-benzothiazolesulfenamide, Thiriam, Zinc Oxide, etc. contained in BFC Blue 3330 Rev 9, -Oils contained in Navi Guard Hydroil AW 68, -Sodium sulfite, sodium hydroxide, postassium hydroxide, etc. contained in Boilerguard 492P,  -etc.       Condition noted on/or about December 11, 2013.

Issued

May 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:    a)      Manville Rubber Products, Inc., Manville, NJ facility - Northeast Area: The Employer did not ensure that all portable fire extinguishers in the facility were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.  The pressure dial of the fire extinguisher located by the Northeast exit door was on the undercharged section of the pressure gauge.      Condition noted on/or about December 11, 2013.