OSHA Inspection: NAPARANO IRON & METAL CO.

Issued

Jul 5, 1990

Abate by

Jul 8, 1990

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
a) Foot of starboard Street, Newark, NJ 07114
The hazard of being struck and/or crushed by the Caterpiller front
and loader, 9888 identification number 8. Employee was working along
side and behind equipment. This piece of equipment. This Piece of
equipment was equipped with the audible warning alarm which was not
audible above the surrounding noise.
One feasible and available method of abatement is for the employer to
inspect that all equipment to which Naparano Iron and Metals employees
are exposed are properly equipped with the required warning alarm
system. Reference is made to the National Safety Council Data sheet 589,
1977 Revision B and the Construction Standard 29 CFR 1926.601(b)(4)(i)
and Society of Automotive Engineer, Front End Loader SAE J237-1971.
Violation occurred on or about 5/1/90