OSHA Inspection: MOLDED ACOUSTICAL PRODUCTS OF EASTON, INC.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,913 Reduced

Hazardous substances 91309135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a)  MAP of Easton - Architectural Acoustical Insulation Dept. - On or about January 22, 2014, employees including Temporary employees were required to wear North N95 disposable respirators when spray applying SIMALFA water based adhesive and the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures wherever respirator use was necessary to protect the health of the employee or required by the employer.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 91309135

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)  MAP of Easton - Architectural Acoustical Insulation Dept. - On or about January 22, 2014, full-time employees were required to wear North N95 disposable respirators when spray applying SIMALFA water based adhesive and the employer did not provide medical evaluations to ensure that the employee was medically able to wear a respirator in accordance with this section.    b)  MAP of Easton - Architectural Acoustical Insulation Dept. - On or about January 22, 2014, Temporary employees were required to wear North N95 disposable respirators when spray applying SIMALFA water based adhesive and the employer did not provide medical evaluations to ensure that the temporary employee was medically able to wear a respirator in accordance with this section.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 91309135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):     a)  MAP of Easton - Architectural Acoustical Insulation Dept. - On or about January 22, 2014, full-time employees were required to wear North N95 disposable respirators when spray applying SIMALFA water based adhesive and the employer did not ensure that employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test or quantitative fit test.    b)  MAP of Easton - Architectural Acoustical Insulation Dept. - On or about January 22, 2014, Temporary employees were required to wear North N95 disposable respirators when spray applying SIMALFA water based adhesive and the employer did not ensure that Temporary employee(s) using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator pass an appropriate qualitative fit test or quantitative fit test.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 91309135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1): The employer did not provide respirator training that would ensure each employee could demonstrate knowledge of items in section (i)-(vii):  a)  MAP of Easton - Architectural Acoustical Insulation Dept. - On or about January 22, 2014, Temporary employees were required to wear North N95 disposable respirators when spray applying SIMALFA water based adhesive and the employer did not provide effective training to ensure that employee(s) required to use respirator(s) could demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of this section.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,913 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   a)  MAP of Easton - Full-time employees, including but not limited to Forklift Drivers, handle flammable compressed gas such as propane and the employer did not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting, on or about January 22, 2014.    b)  MAP of Easton - Temporary employees were working on the production floor by spraying glue adhesive for the manufacturing of acoustical insulation (Basement Systems job), were not provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting, on or about January 22, 2014.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which included the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,913 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):   a)  MAP of Easton - An employee operating a Komatsu electric powered forklift with a damaged load backrest was exposed to struck-by hazards, and the employer had not removed the truck from service until repairs had been completed, on or about January 22, 2014.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,913 Reduced

Hazardous substances 12902040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h):  Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified by the elements under 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) through (h)(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)  MAP of Easton - Architectural Acoustical Insulation Dept. - Temporary employees were spray applying SIMFLA 321 Waterborne adhesive to Knauf Fiberglass Insulation exposing employees to skin hazards, and the employer did not provided effective information and training as specified by the elements under 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) through (h)(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 on or about January 22, 2014.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.    ABATEMENT NOTE: Employees shall be informed of the following: 1.  The requirements of this section; 2.  Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; 3.  The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets.    Employee training shall include at least: 1.  Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of hazardous chemical in the work area. 2.  The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area. 3.  The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures and personal, protective equipment to be used. 4.  The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.