OSHA Inspection: BOB SUMEREL TIRE CO.

Issued

May 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,282 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with �1910.22(d), or replaced:     a) Worksite, on or about November 16, 2017 - The employer did not remove from service the portable metal Cotterman 12-ft ladder that was damaged and should not have been in service but was used to access the upper shelves of the storage unit.

Issued

May 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $10,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent:      a) In the Re-Tread Area, on or about February 6, 2018 - A retread laborer who operated buffer equipment was exposed to continuous noise at 71.63% of the permissible daily dose (8-hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 90dBA) or equivalent sound level of approximately 87.5 dBA during the 342-minute sampling period.  Zero exposure was assumed for 30 minutes for lunch.    b) In the Re-Tread Area, on or about February 6, 2018 - A retread laborer who operated mounter equipment was exposed to continuous noise at 78.26% of the permissible daily dose (8-hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 90dBA) or equivalent sound level of approximately 88.2 dBA during the 406-minute sampling period.  Zero exposure was assumed for 30 minutes for lunch.    The employer did not implement an effective hearing conservation program.

Issued

May 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicates that any employee's exposure may equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:  a) In the Re-Tread Area, on or about February 6, 2018 - A retread laborer who operated buffer equipment was exposed to continuous noise at 71.63% of the permissible daily dose (8-hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 90dBA) or equivalent sound level of approximately 87.5 dBA during the 342-minute sampling period.  Zero exposure was assumed for 30 minutes for lunch.  b) In the Re-Tread Area, on or about February 6, 2018 - A retread laborer who operated mounter equipment was exposed to continuous noise at 78.26% of the permissible daily dose (8-hour time weighted average sound level (TWA) of 90dBA) or equivalent sound level of approximately 88.2 dBA during the 406-minute sampling period.  Zero exposure was assumed for 30 minutes for lunch.  The employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program.

Issued

May 14, 2018

Abate by

Jul 20, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    a) Worksite, on or about November 16, 2017 - The employer did not maintain a written and certified hazard assessment for appropriate personal protection.

Issued

May 14, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6):  The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with either the information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped containers; or product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof:  a) Worksite, on or about November 16, 2017 - The container of Bandag Universal Cement, a flammable which contained heptane, carbon black, and hydro treated heavy naphthenic petroleum distillates, used to repair and seal retread tires was not marked with its name and appropriate hazardous warnings.