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OSHA Inspection: JOHNSON BROS. - WEST SALEM, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of JOHNSON BROS. - WEST SALEM, INC. in 42 WEST BUCKEYE STREET, WEST SALEM, OH 44287 (NAICS 325212). OSHA activity number 348612110.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Site address
42 WEST BUCKEYE STREET
City
WEST SALEM
State
OH
ZIP
44287
Mailing
42 WEST BUCKEYE STREET, WEST SALEM, OH 44287
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
325212
Employees
85
Ownership type
Private (A)

7 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.132 D01

Other-than-serious Gravity 1 1 instance 85 exposed
Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Abate by
Jun 1, 2026
Penalty
Initial $7,660 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  On or about November 10, 2025, at 42 West Buckeye Street, West Salem, OH 44287, the employer failed to ensure a written Personal Protective Equipment Assessment was maintained in the work place for employees that work with, but not limited too, Flacko and hot rubber while making rubber products.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (S) $7660

1910.132 F01

Other-than-serious Gravity 1 1 instance 85 exposed
Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Abate by
Jun 1, 2026
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:   On or about November 10, 2025, at 42 West Buckeye Street, West Salem, OH 44287, the employer failed to train employees on personal protective equipment such as, but not limited too, gloves while working with hot rubber.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

1910.138 A

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 85 exposed
Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Abate by
Apr 8, 2026
Penalty
Initial $7,660 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  On or about November 10, 2025, at 42 West Buckeye Street, West Salem, OH 44287, the employer failed to ensure employees that work with hot rubber and "flack" were protected by enforcing the use of proper hand protection.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $7660

1910.147 C07 I B

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 85 exposed
Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Abate by
Jun 1, 2026
Penalty
Initial $12,769 · Current $8,938 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  On or about November 10, 2025, at 42 West Buckeye Street, West Salem, OH 44287, the employer failed to ensure all new employees working in and around heavy equipment to include, but not limited to rubber rolling mills and calenders received affected employee lockout tagout training.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $8938
  • · Z (S) $12769

1910.157 G01

Other-than-serious Gravity 1 1 instance 85 exposed
Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Abate by
Jun 1, 2026
Penalty
Initial $7,660 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   On or about November 10, 2025, at 42 West Buckeye Street, West Salem, OH 44287, the employer failed to ensure employees were trained on fire extinguishers, or in the alternative an emergency action plan with rally points.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (S) $7660

1910.1200 E01

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 85 exposed
Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Abate by
Apr 8, 2026
Penalty
Initial $7,660 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1190

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 how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On or about November 10, 2025, at 42 West Buckeye Street, West Salem, OH 44287, the employer failed to ensure a written Hazard Communication Program was maintained in the work place for employees that work with but not limited to, carbon black,  Betapeg 3350 CS (ethylene oxide), Alcanplast DOP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) while making rubber products.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $0
  • · Z (S) $7660

1910.1200 H01

Other-than-serious Gravity 1 1 instance 85 exposed
Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Abate by
Jun 1, 2026
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1190

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:  On or about November 10, 2025, at 42 West Buckeye Street, West Salem, OH 44287, the employer failed to ensure employees that work with, but not limited to, carbon black,  Betapeg 3350 CS (ethylene oxide), Alcanplast DOP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) while making rubber products were trained.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (S) $0

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