OSHA Inspection: MAJESTIC PLASTICS INC.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

May 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,384 · Current $3,192 Reduced

Hazardous substances 081024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):  Majestic Plastics, Inc., located at 811 North Main Street in Bellefontaine, Ohio;  On or about January 27, 2025, the employer did not verify that a workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification. A written hazards assessment was not completed in the assembly department for employees applying 3M Adhesion Promoter 4298UV. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with cyclohexane, xylene, and ethylbenzene such as, but not limited to, dizziness, skin and eye irritation, cough, headaches, and respiratory tract irritation.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

May 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,384 · Current $3,192 Reduced

Hazardous substances 081024602590

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:   Majestic Plastics, Inc., located at 811 North Main Street in Bellefontaine, Ohio;  On or about January 27, 2025, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements outlining: (1) the selection of respirators for use, (2) medical evaluations of employees, (3) fit testing procedures, (4) cleaning, disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, discarding, and otherwise maintaining respirators, (5) Training of employees in the respiratory hazards to which they are potentially exposed, (6) Training of employees in the proper use of respirators, including putting on and removing them, any limitations on their use, and their maintenance, and (7) procedures for regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the program. Employees applying 3M Adhesion Promoter 4298UV4 in the assembly department were required to wear Project Source N95 Respirator Masks (5302682). Employees were exposed to hazards associated with cyclohexane, xylene, and ethylbenzene such as, but not limited to, dizziness, skin and eye irritation, cough, headaches, and respiratory tract irritation.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

May 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 081024602590

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:   Majestic Plastics, Inc., located at 811 North Main Street in Bellefontaine, Ohio;  On or about January 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees who were required to don tight fitting respirators were provided with a medical evaluation. Employees applying 3M Adhesion Promoter 4298UV4 in the assembly department were required to wear Project Source N95 Respirator Masks (5302682). Employees were exposed to hazards associated with wearing a negative pressure respirator such as, but not limited to, aggravation of pulmonary issues, such as asthma, emphysema, and aggravate claustrophobia, all contributing to negative health effects.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

May 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 081024602590

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:  Majestic Plastics, Inc., located at 811 North Main Street in Bellefontaine, Ohio;  On or about January 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees who were required to don tight fitting respirators were fit tested prior to initial use. Employees applying 3M Adhesion Promoter 4298UV4 in the assembly department were required to wear Project Source N95 Respirator Masks (5302682). Employees were exposed to hazards associated with cyclohexane, xylene, and ethylbenzene such as, but not limited to, dizziness, skin and eye irritation, cough, headaches, and respiratory tract irritation.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

May 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 081024602590

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:  Majestic Plastics, Inc., located at 811 North Main Street in Bellefontaine, Ohio;  On or about January 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees who were required to don tight fitting respirators were provided with effective training. Employees applying 3M Adhesion Promoter 4298UV4 in the assembly department were required to wear Project Source N95 Respirator Masks (5302682). Employees were exposed to hazards associated with cyclohexane, xylene, and ethylbenzene such as, but not limited to, dizziness, skin and eye irritation, cough, headaches, and respiratory tract irritation.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

May 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $6,384 · Current $3,192 Reduced

Hazardous substances 081024602590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   Majestic Plastics, Inc., located at 811 North Main Street in Bellefontaine, Ohio;  On or about January 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure a written hazard communication program was developed and implemented. Employees applying 3M Adhesion Promoter 4298UV4 in the assembly department were exposed to hazards associated with cyclohexane, xylene, and ethylbenzene such as, but not limited to, dizziness, skin and eye irritation, cough, headaches, and respiratory tract irritation.

Issued

May 7, 2025

Abate by

May 20, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 081024602590

General-duty citation text

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:  Majestic Plastics, Inc., located at 811 North Main Street in Bellefontaine, Ohio;  On or about January 27, 2025, the employer did not ensure employees were provided with training on hazardous chemicals in their workplace. Employees applying 3M Adhesion Promoter 4298UV4 in the assembly department were exposed to hazards associated with cyclohexane, xylene, and ethylbenzene such as, but not limited to, dizziness, skin and eye irritation, cough, headaches, and respiratory tract irritation.