OSHA Inspection: BARKER BUS CO., INC.

Issued

May 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,205 · Current $2,238 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  a. 81 Chimney Rock Road, Bridgewater, NJ - Parts storage area  The employer did not ensure that storerooms were kept clean and orderly.  Employees engaged in the maintenance of motor vehicles stored parts and other products in the storeroom that were placed on the floors and not on the shelving.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,940 · Current $2,984 Reduced

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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. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater,  NJ  The employer did not perform inspections and maintain a certification record of inspections for overhead cranes.  Employees operated a Beacon Line Crane, 5 Ton Crane, on a regular basis that had missing latch hooks, inadequate restraint on the pendant conductors, and other components that were not inspected on a recurring basis.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Abate by

Jun 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(iv): Multiple conductor cable was used with a suspended pushbutton station, but the station was not supported in some satisfactory manner that protected the electrical conductors against strain:   a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance bay  The employer did not ensure that overhead crane pendant controls conductors were supported in a manner to prevent conductor strain.  Employees operated a Beacon Line Crane, 5 Ton Crane, with a control pendant electrical conductors were pulled from the control box.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:  a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ  The employer did not perform a monthly inspection of wire ropes and maintain written records of inspections.  Employees engaged in the repair of school busses used a Beacon Line Crane, 5 Ton overhead crane that did not have monthly inspection of the wire ropes.  Violation occurred on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Abate by

Jun 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,940 · Current $3,984 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(c)(14): Employers must not use slings without affixed and legible identification markings:   a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance bay  The employer did not ensure slings used to hoist equipment had affixed and legible identification markings.  Employees used chain slings, with a 5 ton Beacon Line Crane, for lifting engines and other bus parts that did not have an affixed identification tag.   Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Abate by

Jun 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.184(d): Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:   a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance bay  The employer did not designate a competent person to complete daily inspections of slings prior to use each day.  Employees used chain slings with a 5 ton, Beacon Line Crane to lift and move engines and large vehicle parts, which were not inspected.  Violation occurred on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,940 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:   a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance bay workbench  The employer did not ensure a Baldor-Reliance, Model 762RE, bench grinder was securely anchored to the maintenance workbench.  Employees engaged in the repair and maintenance of school busses used a Baldor-Reliance bench grinder that was secured to the benchtop using a single bolt to prevent it from walking or moving.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,675 · Current $4,349 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:   a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance bay workbench  The employer did not ensure bench grinder work rests were adjusted within 1/8 inch of the wheel.  Employees used a Baldor-Reliance, Model 762RE, bench grinder, Serial Number G7-304-30, for the maintenance and repair of busses where the work rest of the grinder was greater than 1/8th inch from the grinding wheel.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019  b. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance bay workbench  The employer did not ensure bench grinder work rests were adjusted within 1/8 inch of the wheel.  Employees used a DeWalt, Model DW758, bench grinder, serial number 200616-YL0344, for the maintenance and repair of busses where the work rest of the grinder was greater than 1/8th inch from the grinding wheel.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel:  a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance bay workbench  The employer did not ensure bench grinder abrasive wheel guards were attached and adjusted for the decreasing diameter of the wheel.  Employees used a Baldor-Reliance, Model 762RE, bench grinder, Serial Number G7-304-30, for the maintenance and repair of busses where the wheel guard of the grinder was not attached.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019  b. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance bay  The employer did not ensure bench grinder abrasive wheel guards were attached and adjusted for the decreasing diameter of the wheel.  Employees used a DeWalt, Model DW758, bench grinder, serial number 200616-YL0344, for the maintenance and repair of busses where the wheel guard of the grinder was not attached.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Abate by

Jun 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,940 · Current $2,984 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(B): The employer did not ensure that assigned fire watchers had fire extinguisher equipment readily available and were trained in its use:   a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater,  NJ  The employer did not provide training for the use of fire extinguishers.  Employees engaged in welding and torching activities on commercial vehicles used oxygen/acetylene cutting torches and other welding equipment, acted as the fire watch during torching activities, and were not provided training in the use of fire extinguishers.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $6,940 · Current $3,984 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire:  a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance bay  Oxygen cylinders were stored in the same location as acetylene fuel cylinders.  The employer authorized employees engaged in vehicle maintenance activities and welding activities to store oxygen and acetylene cylinders directly next to one another.    Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Abate by

May 28, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(e)(6)(ii): When regulators or parts of regulators, including gages, needed repair, the work was not performed by skilled mechanics who had been properly instructed:   a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance Bay  The employer did not ensure that oxygen/acetylene regulator gauges in need of repair were repaired or replaced.  Employees engaged in welding and torching activities for the maintenance of motor vehicles used oxygen/acetylene torches that had broken regulator gauges.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,205 · Current $2,238 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater, NJ - Maintenance bay  Relocatable Power Taps (RPT), also known as an extension block, power board, power bar, power strip, trailer lead and by many other variations, was not installed in accordance with the manufacturer's listing.  The employer allowed the installation of a power strip using wire ties to mount it to the electrical conduit for the outlet.  Violation observed on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Abate by

Jul 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,205 · Current $2,238 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h):  a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater,  NJ - Maintenance bay       The employer failed develop and implement a written hazard communication program at the facility. Employees engaged in automotive repair used chemicals that included, but were not limited to compressed oxygen, acetylene, Wurth-saBesto Low VOC Brake Cleaner, and other chemicals, on a daily basis.       Violation occurred on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Abate by

Jul 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater,  NJ - Bus Maintenance Area       The employer did not maintain a complete inventory of safety data sheets at the facility. Employees engaged in vehicle maintenance and repair activities used chemicals that included, but were not limited to compressed oxygen, acetylene, Wurth-saBesto Low VOC Brake Cleaner, and other chemicals, on a daily basis and were not provided safety data sheets for the chemicals being used.       Violation occurred on or about November 20, 2019

Issued

May 15, 2020

Abate by

Jul 2, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a. 81 Chimney Rock Rd., Bridgewater,  NJ - Maintenance Area  The employer did not provide employees effective training on the hazards of the chemicals used on a daily basis.  Employees engaged in automotive repair activities used chemicals that included, but were not limited to compressed oxygen, acetylene, Wurth-saBesto Low VOC Brake Cleaner, and other chemicals and were not provided effective training on the hazards of those chemicals.  Violation occurred on or about November 20, 2019