OSHA Inspection: KOBOLAK & SON INC

Issued

Jul 16, 2024

Abate by

Oct 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 potential fire, deflagration and explosion hazards associated with combustible wood dust.  a) Production floor: Employees were exposed to fire, deflagration and explosion hazards due to the Belfab Bel Series dust collection system, model BEL150XL which was collecting combustible dust from two different woodworking machines, and located within the building, on or about 1/17/2024.     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, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  a) Kobolak & Son Inc,  1818 Bannard Street Cinnaminson, NJ 08077: On or about 1/17/2024, an accumulation of explosive wood dust was observed on the surface of equipment, overhead pipes, and overhead beams throughout the production floor, exposing employees to fire hazards.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jul 16, 2024

Abate by

Aug 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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) Kobolak & Son Inc,  1818 Bannard Street Cinnaminson, NJ 08077: On or about 1/17/2024, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures for respirator use that included all provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix). The employer required a painters to wear 3M 6200 half face elastomeric respirator, throughout the shift while painting materials.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION 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, 2024

Abate by

Sep 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Kobolak & Son Inc,  1818 Bannard Street Cinnaminson, NJ 08077: On or about 1/17/2024, the employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine an employee's ability to use a respirator before requiring its use.  The employer requires the painter to use a 3M 6200 half face elastomeric respirators, while spray painting.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.