OSHA Inspection: MEGAWATT MACHINE SERVICES

Issued

2012-05-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) Megawatt Machine Services Somerset NJ site - Manufacturing and storage areas:    Employer did not train and evaluate forklift truck operators on the safe operation and mantenance of the powered industrial vehicles found on-site.    Condition noted on or about 02/07/2012.

Issued

2012-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):     Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded.    a) Megawatt Machine Services Somerset NJ site - Manufacturing and storage areas:    Electrical panel boxes/ junction boxes rated 480V/3 phase and 220V/single phase that controlled the Marvel Series 81A vertical band saw and the air compressor were not maintained free of storage/ equipment, e.g. flammable storage cabinet, a mini storage closet, and other stored materials.    Condition noted on or about 02/07/2012.

Issued

2012-05-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2275.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this paragraph:    a) Megawatt Machine Services Somerset NJ site - Welding Department:    Vertical belt sander and two duel wheel abrasive bench grinders were plugged into a power strip. The temporary power supply was used in lieu of permanent wiring.      Condition noted on or about 02/07/2012.

Issued

2012-05-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communicationprogram which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning,material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:    a) Megawatt Machine Services Somerset NJ site - Manufacturing Department:    A written Hazard Communication Program was not developed and implemented for employees that work with various chemicals including but not limited to Magnaflux Spotcheck SKL-WP and Renoline gear lubricants    Condition noted on or about 02/07/2012.

Issued

2012-05-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):     Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a material safety data sheet for eachhazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a material safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:    a) Megawatt Machine Services Somerset NJ site - Manufacturing Department:    Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for various chemicals including but not limited to Magnaflux Spotcheck SKL-WP and Renoline gear lubricants were not available on-site.    Condition noted on or about 02/07/2012.

Issued

2012-05-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $455.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a):     Basic requirement. You must use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report.    a) Megawatt Machine Services Somerset NJ site - Facility Wide:     1) OSHA 300 and/or equivalent log was not maintained where work related injuries and illnesses were documented for CY 2010 .     2) OSHA 300 and/or equivalent log was not maintained where work related injuries and illnesses were documented for CY 2011.    Condition noted on or about 02/07/2012.

Issued

2012-05-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-06-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(6):     The annual summary of occupational injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form No. 300A) for the previous calendar year was not completed and posted prior to February 1:    a) Megawatt Machine Services Somerset NJ site:    OSHA Summary 300A and/or equivalent was not completed for previous year 2011.    Condition noted on or about 02/07/2012.