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FILE NAME Quigley QUIG DATE 1973 Mar 8 DOC QUIG026 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Internal Report . , = i oe . PFIZER INC CORPORATE SAFETY REPORT eal SUBJECT Site Review of Old New Jersey Facilities , Bridge SUMMARY BY | DATE | E. K. Hamilton March 8 1973 1 Upon Divisional request an OSHA type inspection of the New Jersey was made A progressive safety program was Quigley plant at Old found and no serious Bridge discrepancies Incomplete machine guarding was the major problem Potential health hazards noise and dust were resolved through dialogue with the State for Housekeeping was good written procedures considering the nature of materials handled Establishing each operation is suggested as a strong assist to safety DISCUSSION Visit was made at the request of Mr. D. R. Thacker on interview was held mostly with Mr. J. F. Major Plant Mr. L. Dreyling Quigley Technical Vice President in March 1 1973. Opening Manager but partly with overall charge of the installation Mr. Major supervises plant operation while Mr. Dreyling is also responsible for the laboratory . . Forms OSHA 1 and 1B were adequately filled out at the interview Attachment 1 and 2 All required accident records and poster requirements were in order and the safety and health program evaluation was progressive exhibiting desirable detail for a plant of this size Table 1 Attachment 3 gives a list of commendable plus factors found at the plant Two noteworthy aspects of the safety program are to be noted in the practice of assigning penalties for infractions and in the electric sign time accident clearly visible from the highway giving the days : since a lost Four days who under previously the the New Jersey plant State had been inspected by the State The inspector Plan would also be the OSHA inspector cleared the operation except for six violations He to make sure of his original conclusion visited the plant Abatement of all on the next day just citations was either started or well underway at the time of the present visit No further imminent danger lack of effective guard was or even serious however observed discrepancies were observed in almost all roller mill and General pulverizing machinery Either existing guards were open railings much too large or coverage was insufficient Table 2 Attachment mesh was 4 lists these discrepancies Otherwise it was noted that in the plant area most main exit signs were not illuminated and exit access signs were needed in places Fire extinguisher mounting was often too high or non existant Serious health discrepancies were not observed except as already noted by the State with regard to excessive noise levels It is planned to eliminate the problem by a two year state approved program Except for asbestos toxic materials 09 0782 -2- | ' . were not observed A nuisance dust problem has shown no unacceptable levels Even so appeared approved possible but a State dust respirators were survey common and an effective respirator maintenance program meeting 1910 standards is in effect A hard hat area program looked desirable and the suggestion was quickley accepted by management The asbestos threat should be controlled by existing respirator program since the product is to be phased out shortly The plant consisted of several one story some 40 to 60 ft high essentially open buildings of non combustible construction except for roofs in some cases The office building was furnished with wood paneling over gypsum board No sprinklers were used throughout box cars to production areas by the plant fork lifts Materials were moved from trucks and pallets Three small and one and large front end loaders were also used At least some trucks were rented Trailer trucks were unloaded with tractor wheels were suitably provided with stops purchased for the corporation in place for safety Railroad car D^c; kboards were steel and especially CONCLUSIONS Review of the Table II will show that most discrepancies fall into three groups machine guarding fire extinguisher irregularities and exit sign deficiencies None can be termed especially serious but abatement procedures should not be delayed To this end a status column has been included on the table together with a descriptive key Every two months this column should be updated and a copy of the revision sent to Corporate Safety until all items are resolved In addition to correction of specific discrepancies written operating procedures for each job incorporating safety information and directions are recommended The latest Safety Program Evaluation Report SPER should be reviewed and revised in the light of both this report and the State review | E. K. Hamilton : Distribution Messrs L. Dreyling , J. Major A. D. File Osti / Thacker - D. Vines o Old Bridge Visits et 09 0783 Ae eae me ee ee ATTACHMENT 1 11/15/71 111-13 111-13 Auth Emplutle Keps REPORT 2. REPORT NG SAFETY AND HEALTH REPORT 4. R^ GION 9. STATE CITY 3. EMPLOYER 3. INSPECTION INSPECTION DATE PEA 10. MAME OF EMPLOYER L TYPEE OFGAL ENTITY AND ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE Quigley Sub of Pfizer Inc. 12. STREET OR BUILDING Place of Periane Main Street . te cety Old Bridge IT TYPE TYPE OF OUGNESS ! ULWYZSE " N. J. : Manufacturer . 1 CLASSIFIED CONTRACTI YES MAIN PLANT SRANCH PLANT ONLY PLANT . SIG in U. S. 11 TELEPHON 257-1227 13. Lee COGE 116. COUNTY AND i MUNDIA EMPLOYED . ALL = SHIFTS MALE | FEMALE 120 4 1 LARGEST SHIPY 90 23. TYPE { 14. COMPLAINT INITIAL INITIAL FOLLOWUP 126 MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS OFFICIALS CONTACTED YC1 L. Dreyling { NO TITLE Tech 23. INSPECTION BY K KHamilton Hamilton 37. EMPLOYE EMPLE OYEE INSPECTION INSPECTION V.F. None . TOTAL 124 REPRESENTATIVEISI | TITLE ' : J. Major 18. MANAGEMENT INSPECTIINO SPECN TION APRESENTATIVE J. Major Plt Mgr some 29. OTHER EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEES CONTACTED if no prized emple repte atva J. 130 CLOSING CONFERENCE CONFERENCE CONTACTS Use Me Personnel E. Witkowski Mgr B. Plus Above IAL DESCRIPTION OF WORKSITE E. 11 111 CONSTRUCTION OF OR BUILDINGS TYPE OF WORK AREA including oise) Kloc Thompson Antone Various non combustible - some wood roofs All one story 32. TYPE OF ME PROTECTION Fire hoses to city water hydrants extinguishers Auxilliary hydrant from river Portable 13. 3 OCSCRIPTION OCSCRIPTOCISCROIPTN ION OF Rew PROCESSES adoriais adoriais meja soon and producia 16 Mixing and forming of mineral materials to produce applicable to furnace to prolong their life or for products insulationE insulationE 134 HEALTH STANGANO YCI NO 38. te aro YOU insulationE LIST OBSERVE AN INJURY ARDERAL CONTACT NUMBER AND PREFIX Dolatie in GSITA OR HEALTH HAZARD NOT COVERED BY A YES 14BIT AN OSA F^ RN M. 39. 0, 39 10 11 RAL ADVANCE IN YOUR NOTICE OF INSPECTION DID THE IF YES EXPLAN EXPLAN EXPLAN ON REVERSE OF THIS GIVENT NOTICE FORM NO ADVERSELY AFFECT to mont THE INSPECT INSPECT Major IRF111 2 G^ ESEMPLOYER MAINTAIN MAINTAIN INJURY AND ILLNESS PERE PORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED RECORDS AS REQUIREDY E a0 RO 3 00 IP NO PLOVER LIST PLOVER COMPLY WITH AS A VIOLATION ON THE FASTING OSHA REQUIREMENTS ment NO TIME INVESTED - TO NEAREST HOUR 14 ao 41 PREPARATION 41 TRAVEL T i 1 6.16 OPO 116.16 7 H 4 A 43 REPORT | | INSPECTION PREPARA TION T T i ) 49 49 TOTAL YT Simos Menaruag 49 DATE ens ' 1 ' ante bia tena ty 1 A. I DATE _ 5 Pave +1 490. 1611 Approximate , vet 09 0784 , U.S. DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Deepperial Story and Housh Admi strat hen ; i y ATTACHMENT 2 11/15/71 J. Bin^'etNO ABSTON OSHA X = No SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM EVALUATION PROGRAMS YES | FROGRAMS vall PROGRAMS TES ' | SAFETY SAFETY PROGRAM Sufany Stell Full Time Part Time Other Duties NUMBER ON STAPP v fe) 0 MEDICAL Employmen Esmagion Esmagion Plotement : Masardous Detuation Periodis Note 3 Feilamp 7 Anual Ero 10 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION INVESTIGATION n ve A Sup fe Committed ? ) Laken a 2 Engage Analysis N . Correct Action 0 SL, an 6 SAFETY COMMITTEES setutive Leher- LeherSvativizory Employee Note 1 Matting Oh } TE ; i [i Sight Conservation Hearing Conservati First Aid Doctor Full Time Note 4 . Not 2 Full Time | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT VA t YES Fellowes T val Extrema 11 Accident lavestigation MI ) ) INCENTIVE AWARDS YES BUNTISNY Empletes Other sepland~- | ,I TRAINING / YES 1 Training Stall | [__ Type 74 {___ Mond } Programing Programing SUPERVI Employee | Splety MANAGEMENT | On the Job Farmal 1 { | | Coperative Onw p " | J Note 2 |. | Foot Protacion Note 5 Ere/fas Mwonm Note 6 71] 117 11 Mead Protecti Note 7 i Respiratory ProtectioNote 81 / Protectio Note 9 Balle " il Water Mazda 1 Life Vests 2 Life Rings | | LLL 4 12 PROMOTION House Organ Rules and Standards Pectors Bulletin B Note Musting Good INTEREST Locking 12 7 ! | H a YES i | | Notes Roscua LP LP Note 10 ~ L Injury Rove Cazis Injury 1 At monthly management meeting | 2. No written operating procedures - will draft 3 Two years for moving jobs Will 2 | one year where needed on arrange suggestion that years for all all exposed to particulates be examined 4 Johnson & Johnson standard kit not selected selected by M. D. 5 Safety shoes subsidized 5.00 for first first pair 12.00 . for next pair in same year boots supplied where . 6. Supply goggles where needed no glasses needed supplied continued on next page XII et 09 0785 ATTACHMENT 2 PAGE 2 7 In selected locations on voluntary basis not required anyplace Upon suggestion will now designate hard hat areas 8 Approved disposable 3M supplied Also approved Wilson replaceable filter type Have disinfecting and care policy Units for each individual only 10 11 12. Two types of gloves supplied also skin cleanser Approved Wilson earmuff supplied State has approved 2 year to achieve abatement Complete sound level survey made period All factors are analysed by committee and penalties where indicated time off or obnoxious job are assessed Large electric sign visible to public shows days worked without lost time accident ; . 09 0786 TABLE 1 PLUS FACTORS ATTACHMENT 3 Fire Protection 1 Two nearby fire companies 2 City water pressure hydrants 3 Auxilliary hydrant from river for pumpers 4 Fire brigade 5 Fire drills 6 Fire alarm system for plant Safety 1 Respirator program - 1 man supervisor supervisor 2 Hearing conservation program ear muffs now with 2 year engineering plan 3 Strong safety shoe policy with substantial subsidy 4 Electric sign signifying days lost time 5 Supervisor safety committee 6. Effective switch lockout procedure i General 1 Fiberglas drapes 2 Wood paneling over gypsum board 3 Lab eye wash fountain 09 0787 * 8 7 6 5 43 2 1 N-EC ALL SEVRITY ITEM . - National refnces SEVRITY KEY: _3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 4321 | - - - are De Non-serious LOCATION LOCATION Minmis DISCREPANCY DISCREPANCY 29 Buildings Buildings Incompletly Pulverizers Dryers Same Packers COMENT REF NCE Budlings AND REFRENC LOCATION aSasme SUGESTED ABTEMNT Packers SSTATTAUSTUS REFRENCE guarded 2 guarded mesh item 1, smaler 1 1 2, guards elctrial sprockets conveyor No 7 No No Drive Wood Pinch ft. hard Imcoplety guarded guards not Complet purpose voltage points of guards panels panels and on packers indcation feasible Guard Guard packers chains.guarde on wher below on Post drive belts.Incomplety DISCREPANCY guarde TABLE II - Packers indcatedindicated No indicated panels is elctrialWod step lad er laderrolers defctive Drive rollers of roller 5 4 3 - - In 2 conveyor not guarded guarde Same as Inproges No item requiremnt requiremnt requirement requirement requiremnt . - - Post Replace Post, Post Guard Complet where guards feasible 10-2 Need 110-22 COMENT DISCREPANIS existing aditonal AND 1guarding SUCGESTD or ARTEMNT smaler list list STATUS date danger estimaeddate. 132 212(a) 24(d) KEY Completed Inprogres list and 219(e) . REF NCE (1) 10-2 abeyance (1) 09 0788 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 ITEM 11 10 9a 9 4 SEVRITY Building prohibtion Storage Same as as Panel Panel Same Same as as as 9 posted smoking Room Item item 16 16 Shop 9 9 Same Same as ( Same as Building Genral LOCATION Item g 9 9 item 9 Storage as Item Blocked area stacked stacked extinguisher mineral; ( 10 Large as as Item aces fire distnguhiblocked prohibton extingusher DISCREPANCY ungarde shutof stacked too containg Practie Indicate locationlocation smoking item extingusher Remount aisles blocked temporarily Form Form with to aisles kinds no aisles blade bags in mixer shutof marked no of spare fire Indicate visible and Gas aces paper Large meter to bags area bags no fire in aisles readily fire for with readily No Fire of too high sprocket indvual as Item Two kinds extingusher and Indicate use visble Indicate distinguishing Replace sign. spare location . blade has use with a : readil Form 157 Post Remount COMENT aisles - AND 219 SUGESTD 263 ABTEMNT Page 3 Same Item SameSame Item Fire Same Item unguarded extinguisher extinguisher too high extinguisher too high ro Practie Remount 157(a) eg Good (3) (4) STATUS 17(a) 157 (10 157 17 (g) 157(a) (6) REF NCE 09 0789 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 ITEM . . SEVRITY 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 REFERENCE 3 3 wo l 09.0790 welders fraction of Use treat Ofice Ofice Propane 2a5s2 a3s aSasme Saasme : Storage 252 2 Item 252 2 19 Item 09.0790 19 09.0790 _ ne ds 19 and extinguisher blocked Clear No Dead Ungrounde 213 Unmouted Fire ungarde extinguisher type No 2 Oxygen Insuficent 09.790 hand retadnt 19 weldrs' stret ungarde Guard A end - sign. nearby to No fire Suply lb. fire stored or 7 clothes extinguisher clothes neded or equivalent 110 with wool for extingusher extingusher 8BC Storage Fraction not used, saw rom coler fire 10 extingusher NEC acetylen coler 250- used Ungrounde water - of COMENT nede, phased Dead be to boiler room Post Suply Mount . Post - Suply 37 2 Must Use be wool laundering sign Ground. . - 8BC . or AND . neds extingusher also. out;special separted by fire No SUGESTD required, extinguishers extinguishers - (10 1b. - COg or treat by 20 coton clothing Al iluminationmust ABTEN T and reliable ilumination Fe. - signs equivalent) Page - 3 Separate lockers asbestos 10(g) 93 250~ (it) 37 developed developed 157 for Only advisable advisable NEC is 157 (iv) 252 4 (a) Separate lockers clothes not Only special asbestos and ( (7) 93 (2) (2) and STATUS 252(e) (3) REFRENC 09 0790 PFIZER INC CORPORATE SAFETY REPORT SUBJECT Site Review of Old New Jersey Facilities Bridge BY DATE E. K. March Hamilton 8 1973 SUMMARY Upon Divisional request New Jersey was made A an OSHA type inspection of progressive safety program the was Quigley plant at Old found and no serious Bridge discrepancies health hazards Incomplete machine guarding was the major problem noise and dust were resolved through dialogue with Potential the State Housekeeping was good written procedures for considering the nature of materials handled Establishing each operation is suggested as a strong assist to safety DISCUSSION Visit was made at the request of Mr. D. R. Thacker on interview was held mostly with Mr. J. F. Major Plant Mr. L. Dreyling Quigley Technical Vice President in March 1 Manager overall installation Mr. Major supervises plant operation while Mr. responsible for the laboratory 1973. Opening but partly with charge of the Dreyling is also Forms OSHA 1 and 1B were adequately filled out at the interview Attachment 1 and 2 All required accident records and poster requirements were in order and the safety and health program evaluation was progressive exhibiting desirable detail for a plant of this size Table factors found at the plant Two 1 Attachment 3 gives a list of noteworthy aspects of the safety commendable program are plus to be noted in the practice of assigning penalties for infractions and in the electric sign time accident clearly visible from the highway giving the days since a lost Four days who under previously the the New Jersey plant State had been inspected by the State The inspector Plan would also be the OSHA inspector cleared the operation except for six violations He to make sure of his original conclusion visited the plant Abatement of all on the next day just citations was either started or well underway at the time of the present visit No further imminent danger lack of effective guard was or even serious however observed discrepancies in almost all were observed roller mill and General pulverizing machinery Either existing guards much too large or coverage was insufficient were open railings Table 2 Attachment mesh was 4 lists these discrepancies Otherwise it was noted that in the plant area most main exit signs were not illuminated and exit access signs were needed in places extinguisher mounting was often too high or existant Fire Serious health discrepancies were not observed except as already noted by the State with regard to excessive noise levels It is planned to eliminate the problem by a two year state approved program Except for asbestos toxic materials 09 13024 ~ were not observed A nuisance dust problem appeared possible but a State survey has shown no unacceptable levels Even so approved dust respirators were survey common and an effective respirator maintenance program meeting 1910 standards is in effect A hard hat area program looked desirable and the suggestion was quickley accepted by management The asbestos threat should be controlled by existing respirator program since the product is to be phased out shortly The plant consisted of several one story some 40 to 60 ft high essentially open buildings of non combustible construction except for roofs in some cases The office building was furnished with wood paneling over gypsum board No sprinklers were used throughout the plant Materials were moved from trucks and box cars to production areas by fork lifts and pallets Three small and one large front loaders were also used At least some trucks were rented Trailer trucks were unloaded with tractor in place for safety Railroad car wheels were suitably provided with stops Dockboards were steel and purchased for the corporation . especially CONCLUSIONS Review of the Table II will show that most discrepancies fall into three machine guarding fire extinguisher irregularities and sign deficiengcrioeusps None can be termed especially serious but abatement procedures should not be delayed To this end a status column has been included on the table together with a descriptive key Every two months this column should be updated and a of the revision sent to Corporate Safety until all items are resolved copy are In addition to correction of specific discrepancies written operating procedures for each job incorporating safety information and directions recommended The latest Safety Program Evaluation Report SPER should be reviewed and revised in the light of both this report and the State review * + he CK Tvillin E. K. Hamilton Distribution Messrs L. J. A. D. D Dreyling Major File Thacker Vines Old Bridge Visits 09 13025