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U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Inspection Number: 106162480 InspectionDates: 12/21/2000-12/21/2000 Issuance Date: 01/10/2001
Citation and Notification of Penalty
Company Name: GARLOCK SEALING TECHNOLOG1ES/DIV OF BP GOODRICH Inspection Site: 1666 Division St., PALMYRA, NY 14522
Citation 1 Item 1 Type of Violation: Repeat
29 CFR 1904.2(a): The log and summary of occupational injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form No. 200 or its equivalent) was not completed in the detail provided in the form and the Instructions contained therein:
a) Garlock Sealing Technologies, on or about 12/21/00: The OSHA 200 Log had the following mesothelioma and/or asbesiosis omissions:
(1) Name: Thurley Years of employment: 1968-1997 Disease: Mesothelioma
(2) Name: West Years of employment: 1973-1994 Disease: Mesothelioma
(3) Name: Durfee Years of employment: 1956-1963 Disease: Asbestosis
(4) Name: Ashley Years of employment: 1970's Disease: Asbestosis
(5) Name: Garnsey Years of employment: 1973-1997 Disease: Asbestosis/LC
GARLOCK SEALING TECHNOLOGIES, was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1904.2(a) which was contained in OSHA Inspection Number 107697286, Citation 2, Item 1 Issued on 12/29/98, with a Final Order Date of 1/8/99, with respect to a workplace located at 1666 Division Street, Palmyra, New York.
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See pages 1 through 4 of this Citation and Notification of Penalty for information on employer and employee rights and responsibilities.
Citation and Notification of Penalty
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OSHA-2 (Rev. 9/93)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (H)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration 3300 Vickery Road North Syracuse, New York 13212-4531 Telephone 315-451-0808 FAX (315) 451-1351 OSHA Website Address: http-J/www.osha.gov
January 10, 2001
David Egilman South Shore Health Center 753 Granite St Braintree, MA 02184
COMPLAINT # 203096573 INSPECTION # 106162480
Dear Mr. Egilman
In response to your formal complaint concerning safety and/or health hazards at:
CARLOCK SEALING TECHNOLOCIES/DIV OF BF GOODRICH 1666 Division St PALMYRA, NY 14522,
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducted an inspection there. That inspection was completed on December 21, 2000.
The results of our investigation of your complaint items are as follows:
1. Employees who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and asbestosis have not been entered on the log. At time of inspection this was found to be valid. Citation issued.
Attached for your information is a copy of the OSHA-2, Citation and Notification of Penalty, which was sent to your employer on January 10, 2001 and should have been posted at the workplace for at least three days after receipt.
If you do not agree with our inspection results, you may contact me, Ron Williams at Extension 3002 for a clarification of the matter. You also have the right to an informal review by the OSHA Area Director who may be contacted at the following location:
Diane M. Brayden Area Director
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration 3300 Vickery Road
North Syracuse, New York 13212 This review may be obtained by submitting a written statement of your position to the Area Director. The Area Director will provide the employer with a copy of such statement by certified mail. Your identity will be withheld unless you explicitly request that it be revealed. Section 11(c) of the OSH Act provides protection for employees against discrimination because of their involvement in protected safety and health related activity. If you believe you are being treated differently or action is being taken against you because of your safety or health activity, you may file a complaint with OSHA. You should file this complaint as soon as possible, since OSHA normally can accept only those complaints filed Thank you for your concern for a safe and healthful workplace. Respectfully,
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