Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

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) Firing Range, Dip Tank, and Polishing Areas: Henry RAC Holding Corp., 59 East 1st Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002 The employer failed to develop and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees exposed to lead and corrosives such as but not limited to sodium hydroxide found in oxiblak. During such operations, employees are required to use half mask negative pressure respirators equipped with HEPA filters. Lead contamination was found throughout the facility to include 432.05 ug in the facepiece of an employee half mask respirator, 309.64 ug on the firing apparatus handle and 1236.42 ug on a table inside the firing range Conditions noted on or about 09/21/2012 and 12/14/2012. Henry RAC Holding Corp. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 312480676, citaiton number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on 11/15/2008, with respect to a workplace located at 110 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.