OSHA Inspection: BUSCH PRODUCTS INC.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Jun 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $3,972 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 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024 a machine operator for the Titan machines was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 76.6% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 76.6% dose is approximately 88.08 dBA calculated as the 8-hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling period was for 468 minutes. A zero increment is included for the 12 minutes not sampled. The employer does not have a hearing conservation program.  b) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024 a stone polisher was exposed to continuous noise at a level of 68.9% of the dose of the OSHA permissible exposure limit. The equivalent dBA for the 68.9% dose is approximately 87.31 dBA calculated as the 8-hour time weighted sound pressure level. The sampling period was for 468 minutes. A zero increment is included for the 12 minutes not sampled. The employer does not have a hearing conservation program.  Abatement methodology: A hearing conservation program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) shall be maintained. An effective hearing conservation program shall include, at a minimum:  (1) A baseline audiogram for all employees exposed to noise levels equal to or in excess of the standard. (2) Annual audiograms for each overexposed employee. (3) Analysis of audiogram results with retesting and/or referral to an otolaryngologist or qualified physician when a significant threshold shift occurs. A significant shift will be considered to be equal to or greater than an average of 30 dba over the 2000, 3000, and 4000 hertz frequencies. (4) Where insert ear plugs or custom-molded devices are utilized, individual employee fitting shall be conducted by a trained person, and employees shall be instructed in the care and use of the devices.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

May 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,276 · Current $4,966 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024 employees were not protected from the point of operation on the Park Industries Yukon II Semi-Automatic Bridge Saw while the machine was in operation.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Sep 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,276 · Current $4,966 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(c):The employer did not ensure that no employees were exposed to an airborne concentration of respirable crystalline silica in excess of 50 mcg/m3, calculated as an 8-hour TWA:  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a Park Industries Titan machine operator was exposed to 79.95 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/m3) of respirable crystalline silica, eight hour time weighted average (TWA), approximately 1.6 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50 mcg/m3. The sampling period was for 468 minutes. A zero increment is included for the 12 minutes not sampled.   b) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a stone polisher was exposed to 80.75 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/m3) of respirable crystalline silica, eight hour time weighted average (TWA), approximately 1.6 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50 mcg/m3. The sampling period was for 467 minutes. A zero increment is included for the 13 minutes not sampled.   c) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a Park Industries SABERjet XP CNC Sawjet  machine operator was exposed to 75.54 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/m3) of respirable crystalline silica, eight hour time weighted average (TWA), approximately 1.5 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50 mcg/m3. The sampling period was for 459 minutes. A zero increment is included for the 21 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(d)(1):The employer did not assess the exposure of each employee who was or may reasonably be expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of this section:  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not assess the exposure of the Park Industries Titan machines operator who was reasonably expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of 29 CFR 1910.1053. The employee was exposed to 79.95 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/m3) of respirable crystalline silica, eight hour time weighted average (TWA), approximately 1.6 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50 mcg/m3. The sampling period was for 468 minutes. A zero increment is included for the 12 minutes not sampled.   b) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not assess the exposure of the stone polisher who was reasonably expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of 29 CFR 1910.1053 for employees who work as stone polishers. The employee was exposed to 80.75 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/m3) of respirable crystalline silica, eight hour time weighted average (TWA), approximately 1.6 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50 mcg/m3. The sampling period was for 467 minutes. A zero increment is included for the 13 minutes not sampled.   c) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not assess the exposure of the Park Industries SABERjet XP CNC Sawjet machines operator who was reasonably expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of 29 CFR 1910.1053. The employee was exposed to 75.54 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/m3) of respirable crystalline silica, eight hour time weighted average (TWA), approximately 1.5 times the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50 mcg/m3. The sampling period was for 459 minutes. A zero increment is included for the 21 minutes not sampled.  d) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not assess the exposure of the Park Industries Yukon II Semi-Automatic Bridge Saw shop employee who was reasonably expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of 29 CFR 1910.1053. The employee was exposed to  53.17 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/m3) of respirable crystalline silica, eight hour time weighted average (TWA), approximately 2.12 times the OSHA action level of 25 mcg/m3, and potentially over the permissible exposure limit of 50 mcg/m3.  The sampling period was for 464 minutes. A zero increment is included for the 16 minutes not sampled.  e) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not assess the exposure of the shipping and receiving supervisor who was reasonably expected to be exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level in accordance with either the performance option in paragraph (d)(2) or the scheduled monitoring option in paragraph (d)(3) of 29 CFR 1910.1053. The employee was exposed to 28.38 micrograms per cubic meter (mcg/m3) of respirable crystalline silica, eight hour time weighted average (TWA), potentially 1.13 times the OSHA action level of 25 mcg/m3. The sampling period was for 454 minutes. A zero increment is included for the 26 minutes not sampled.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Jun 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(e)(1):The employer did not establish a regulated area wherever an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica was, or could have been reasonably expected to be, in excess of the PEL:  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not establish a regulated area in the workshop area where employee exposures to airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica were in excess of the PEL.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Jun 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(j)(2):The employer did not post signs at all entrances to regulated areas that bear the following legend:  DANGER, RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA, MAY CAUSE CANCER, CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS, WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN THIS AREA, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer not post respirable crystalline silica warning signage for the workshop area which is a regulated area.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

May 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(f)(2)(i):The employer did not establish and implement a written exposure control plan:  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a Park Industries Titan machine operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. The employer did not establish or implement a written exposure control plan for silica.  b) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a stone polisher was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. The employer did not establish or implement a written exposure control plan for silica.  c) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a Park Industries SABERjet XP CNC Sawjet machines operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. The employer did not establish or implement a written exposure control plan for silica.  d) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a Park Industries Yukon II Semi-Automatic Bridge Saw shop employee was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. The employer did not establish or implement a written exposure control plan for silica.  e) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the shipping and receiving supervisor was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. The employer did not establish or implement a written exposure control plan for silica.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

May 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,620 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(g)(2):Where respirator use was required by this section, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134:  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206 in the workshop area. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not  institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134 for required and voluntary respirator use.   Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

May 29, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

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 and voluntary respirator use:  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica. A Park Industries Titan machine operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.   b) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024 the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica. A stone polisher was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.   c) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024 the employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees exposed to respirable crystalline silica. A Park Industries SABERjet XP CNC Sawjet machines operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Jun 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

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) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not provide medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator. A Park Industries Titan machine operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.   b) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not provide medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator. A stone polisher was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.  c) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not provide medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator. A Park Industries SABERjet XP CNC Sawjet machines operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.   Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Jun 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024,  the employer did not require employees to be fit tested prior to initial use of a tight fitting facepiece respirator. A Park Industries Titan machine operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.   b) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024,  the employer did not require employees to be fit tested prior to initial use of a tight fitting facepiece respirator. A stone polisher was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.   c) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not require employees to be fit tested prior to initial use of a tight fitting facepiece respirator. A Park Industries SABERjet XP CNC Sawjet machines operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Jun 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k):The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not provide employees with initial and annual thereafter training on the use of a tight fitting facepiece respirator. A Park Industries Titan machine operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.  b) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024,the employer did not provide employees with initial and annual thereafter training on the use of a tight fitting facepiece respirator. A stone polisher was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.   c) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the employer did not provide employees with initial and annual thereafter training on the use of a tight fitting facepiece respirator. A Park Industries SABERjet XP CNC Sawjet machines operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

Jun 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(i)(1)(i):The employer did not make medical surveillance available at no cost to each employee, and at a reasonable time and place, for each employee who has been occupationally exposed to respirable crystalline silica at or above the action level for 30 or more days per year:  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a Park Industries Titan machine operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. The employee was exposed for 30 or more days per year and the employer did not make medical surveillance available to the employee.  b) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a stone polisher was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. The employee was exposed for 30 or more days per year and the employer did not make medical surveillance available to the employee.  c) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a Park Industries SABERjet XP CNC Sawjet machines operator was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. The employee was exposed for 30 or more days per year and the employer did not make medical surveillance available to the employee.  d) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, a Park Industries Yukon II Semi-Automatic Bridge Saw shop employee was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. The employee was exposed for 30 or more days per year and the employer did not make medical surveillance available to the employee.  e) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, the shipping and receiving supervisor was over exposed to silica. Employee exposure as reference in citation 1 item 3b. The employee was exposed for 30 or more days per year and the employer did not make medical surveillance available to the employee.  Abatement certification is required.

Issued

Apr 11, 2025

Abate by

May 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $4,965 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 9000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1053(j)(1):The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200):  a) Busch Products Inc., 110 Baker Street, Syracuse, NY 13206. On or about October 17, 2024, The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200) and did not ensure that at least the following hazards were addressed: Cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects.  Abatement certification is required.