OSHA Inspection: CUSTOM BANDAG, INC

Issued

Jul 16, 2021

Abate by

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $11,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish the employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while servicing pressurized multi-piece rim aircraft wheels:  A) Custom Bandag- 8181 Route 130 South, Pennsauken, NJ:  Employees were directed to dismount used tires and mount new tires on four multi-piece split-rim aircraft wheels: two Michelin Aircraft 56x16 Type VII wheels, and two Goodyear Aircraft 56x16 Type VII wheels.  The employer failed to take steps to control the struck-by hazards associated with the explosive separation of the rim while servicing the wheels when the tires were pressurized.  An employee sustained fatal injuries when half of a wheel rim struck him in the chest after the wheel he was servicing came apart.  Condition noted on or about 01/20/2021.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2021

Abate by

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6):The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible condition.  A)  Custom Bandag, Inc.-8181 Route 130 South, Pennsauken, NJ: The employees utilized a Toyota PIT that was not maintained in such a condition that all nameplates and markings were in a legible condition.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.   Condition noted on or about 1/20/2021

Issued

Jul 16, 2021

Abate by

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $11,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:  A)  Custom Bandag, Inc.-8181 Route 130 South, Pennsauken, NJ: The employer failed to verify that each employee(s) had been properly trained prior to allowing them to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT's) within the facility.   Condition noted on or about 1/20/2021  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2021

Abate by

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii):  An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  A)  Custom Bandag, Inc.-8181 Route 130 South, Pennsauken, NJ: The employer failed to ensure that each employee who's work may have required the use of a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT's) was evaluated at least every three years as per the requirements of this standard.   Condition noted on or about 01/20/2021.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2021

Abate by

Aug 11, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $11,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(m)(2): No person shall be allowed to stand or pass under the elevated portion of any truck, whether loaded or empty.  A)  Custom Bandag, Inc.-8181 Route 130 South, Pennsauken, NJ: An employee was allowed to stand, pass and/or work under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck while performing tire demounting operation(s) on an military aircraft wheel exposing the employees to struck-by and caught-in/between hazard(s)..  Condition noted on or about 1/20/2021  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.