OSHA Inspection: RIVERFRONT RECYCLING & AGGREGATE LLC

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    (a) Facility: The employer had not conducted a workplace hazard assessment for operations including but not limited to grinding, welding, or working with corrosive chemicals, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    ABATEMENT NOTE: The certification serves as proof that the employer did conduct a hazard assessment and looked at all the hazards related to each operation in the facility.  The written certification shall identify the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    (a) Facility: The employer had not provided training to employees who were provided with personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, aprons, welding gear, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    Abatement Note: The employer is required to verify that each affected employee had received and understood the required personal protective equipment training through a written certification that contained the name of each employee trained and the date(s) of training, and that identifies the subject of the certification.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    (a) Welding Shop: The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to each employee prior to the use of the 3M half mask respirator, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a) Weld Shop: An eye wash providing 15 minutes of continuous flow was not provided where employees work with Jamboree (corrosive), observed on or about 2/21/12.    (b) Back of Facility, Exterior of Weld Shop, Power Washing Area: An eye wash providing 15 minutes of continuous flow was not provided where employees work with Jamboree (corrosive), observed on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    (a) Facility: The employer did not conduct monthly inspections of the portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iv): Synthetic web sling(s) with broken or worn stitches were not immediately removed from service:    (a) Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Shop: Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Shop: The sling around the arm of the DEERE Excavator was damaged and had not been removed from service, observed on or about, 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    (a) Heavy Equipment Maintenance:  The measurement from the abrasive wheel to the tongue guard measured 1 1/8 inches on the Baldor grinder, observed on or about 2/21/12.    (b)  Weld Shop:  The measurement from the abrasive wheel to the tongue guard measured 1 1/8 inches on the DeWalt grinder, observed on or about 2/21/12.    (c) Vehicle Maintenance:  The measurement from the abrasive wheel to the tongue guard measured 1 1/8 inches on the Delta grinder, observed on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    (a) Facility, Heavy Equipment Maintenance: The four electrical panels were blocked by stored black, yellow, and blue drums of chemicals, observed on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):    (a) Facility: Portable cord and plug equipment and flexible cord sets were not inspected for damage prior to use, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) Facility, Weld Shop: The cord  to the Miller E-Flight III was lacking strain relief where the plug connects to the wire. The outer casing had been pulled back and the inner wires were wrapped with black electrical tape, observed on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    (a) Facility, Vehicle Maintenance: A damaged orange flexible cord used to power portable lights, type 16/3, SJT, was not removed from service, observed on or about 2/21/12.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    (a) Facility: The employer had not implemented the written hazard communication program for employees using products including but not limited to Jamboree (corrosive), CRC Brakleen, Myers Skid, Volcatewx Rubber Solvent, Rustane, and Gunk Starting Fluid, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:    (a) Facility: The employer did not develop and maintain a master list of hazardous chemical at the workplace, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:    (a) Facility, Vehicle Maintenance: A half-gallon milk container containing a greenish yellow clear liquid was not marked with its contents, observed on or about 2/21/12.    (b) Facility, Heavy Equipment Maintenance: A portable hand held sprayer containing a reddish brown liquid, was not marked with its contents, observed on or about 2/21/12    (c) Facility, Weld Shop: A hand held sprayer contained a clear liquid was marked acid, but did not identify the chemical inside the container, observed on or about 2/21/12.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,200 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:    (a) Facility: The employer did not provide information and training on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved in fighting incipient stage fires, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    RIVERFRONT RECYCLING & AGGREGATE LLC; WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 1910.157(g)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310665203 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1, ISSUED ON 05/08/2007.  NOTE:  FINAL ORDER DATE - 07/25/2007.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    (a) Facility: The employer did not provide training to employees working with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to, Jamboree, Rustane, Myers Skid, CRC Brakleen, Volcatex Rubber Solvent, and Gunk Starting Fluid, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    RIVERFRONT RECYCLING & AGGREGATE LLC; WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 1910.1200(h)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310665203 CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 4, ISSUED ON 05/08/2007.  NOTE:  FINAL ORDER DATE - 07/25/2007.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:    (a) The employer did not maintain material safety data sheets for employees working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Jamboree (corrosive), Myers Skid, Volcatex Rubber Solvent, Rustane, and Gunk Starting Fluid, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    RIVERFRONT RECYCLING & AGGREGATE LLC; WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 1910.1200(g)(8) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 310665203 CITATION NUMBER 2, ITEM NUMBER 3, ISSUED ON 05/08/2007.  NOTE:  FINAL ORDER DATE - 07/25/2007.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in the detail as required by the regulation:    Located at RiverFront Recycling & Aggregate, 20 Maple Ave, Lumberton NJ:  On or about 2/21/12, the employer did not fill out the Injury/Illness Log (OSHA Form 300) in the detail required by the standard for each injury that had occurred, for the 2008 calendar year.    a) On or about 2/20/2008: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that directly injured the person. It only stated right eye.    b) On or about 3/17/2008: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that directly injured the person. It only stated two fingers on right hand.    c) On or about 5/14/2008: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated laceration to the forehead. A check mark had been placed in the other recordable column (Column J), with 1 day placed in the restricted work column (Column L).    d) On or about 5/14/2008: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated sprained wrist. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns.  A check mark had been placed in the other recordable column (Column J), with 2 days placed in the restricted work column (Column L).    e) On or about 7/28/2008: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated right eye. A 6 had been placed in the days away from work column (Column H), with 6 days placed in the restricted work column (Column L).    f) On or about 8/27/2008: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated left thumb.      Abatement Note: Column F of the log requires a description of the injury or illness, parts of the body affected, and object/substance that directly injured or made the person ill (e.g. second degree burns on right forearm from acetylene torch).    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in the detail as required by the regulation:    Located at RiverFront Recycling & Aggregate, 20 Maple Ave, Lumberton NJ:  On or about 2/21/12, the employer did not fill out the Injury/Illness Log (OSHA Form 300) in the detail required by the standard for each injury that had occurred, for the 2009 calendar year.    (a) On or about 5/11/2009: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that directly injured the person. It only stated right shoulder.     (b) On or about 5/27/2009: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that directly injured the person. It only stated eye irritation. A check mark had not been placed in Column J indicating an other recordable case.    (c) On or about 8/7/2009: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that directly injured the person. It only stated eye irritation. A check mark had not been placed in Column J indicating an other recordable case.    (d) On or about 8/19/2009: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. A check mark had not been placed in Column J indicating an other recordable case.    (e) On or about 9/8/2009: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description or the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated finger injury. A check mark had not been placed in Column J indicating an other recordable case.     Abatement Note: Column F of the log requires a description of the injury or illness, parts of the body affected, and object/substance that directly injured or made the person ill (e.g. second degree burns on right forearm from acetylene torch).    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in the detail as required by the regulation:    Located at RiverFront Recycling & Aggregate, 20 Maple Ave, Lumberton NJ:  On or about 2/21/12, the employer did not fill out the Injury/Illness Log (OSHA Form 300) in the detail required by the standard for each injury that had occurred, for the 2010 calendar year.    (a) On or about 1/15/2010: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the object or substance that directly injured the person. It only stated upper lip laceration.Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (b) On or about 4/6/2010: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the object or substance that directly injured the person. It only stated slipped and fell.  Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (c) On or about 7/6/2010: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated laceration to the forehead. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (d) On or about 8/16/2010 : The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated sprained wrist. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (e) On or about 8/23/2010: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated low back pain.Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (f) On or about 8/25/2010: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated eye irritation. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (g) On or about 9/22/2010: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated thigh contusion. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (h) On or about 10/10/2010: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated knee contusion. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (i) On or about 8/25/2010: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated eye irritation. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J)    Abatement Note: Column F of the log requires a description of the injury or illness, parts of the body affected, and object/substance that directly injured or made the person ill (e.g. second degree burns on right forearm from acetylene torch).    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1): A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in the detail as required by the regulation:    Located at RiverFront Recycling & Aggregate, 20 Maple Ave, Lumberton NJ:  On or about 2/21/12, the employer did not fill out the Injury/Illness Log (OSHA Form 300) in the detail required by the standard for each injury that had occurred, for the 2011 calendar year.    (a) On or about 1/10/2011: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the object or substance that directly injured the person. It only stated facial contusions.    (b) On or about 4/1/2011: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the object or substance that directly injured the person. It only stated left elbow contusion.  Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (c) On or about 5/13/2011 : The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated Shoulder.     (d) On or about 5/24/2011: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated contusions. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (e) On or about 6/17/2011: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated shoulder contusion. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (f) On or about 7/8/2011: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the injury or the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated twisted knee. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    (g) On or about 11/30/2011: The OSHA 300 log did not contain a description of the object or substance that injured the person. It only stated shoulder contusion. Check marks were not placed in the appropriate corresponding columns. A check mark had not been placed indictaing that it was an other recordable case (Column J).    Abatement Note: Column F of the log requires a description of the injury or illness, parts of the body affected, and object/substance that directly injured or made the person ill (e.g. second degree burns on right forearm from acetylene torch).    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.30(a): A separate OSHA 300 log was not maintained for each establishment expected to be in operation for one year or longer:    (a) Facility: The employer did not maintain a separate OSHA Form 300 and 300A for each establishment that had been in operation for a year or more, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent.    a) RiverFront Recycling & Aggregate LLC, 20 Maple Ave, Lumberton NJ: On or about 2/21/12, the employer failed to certify the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for the 2008 calendar year.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.    (a) RiverFront Recycling & Aggregate LLC, 20 Maple Ave, Lumberton NJ:On or about 2/21/12, the employer failed to post the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for the 2011 calendar year.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3): The Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not properly certified:    (a) Facility: The annual summary (OSHA Form 300A) was not signed by the owner of the company, an officer of the corporation or the highest ranking company official at the establishment for the 2009 calendar year, observed on or about   2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3): The Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not properly certified:    (a) Facility: The annual summary (OSHA Form 300A) was not signed by the owner of the company, an officer of the corporation or the highest ranking company official at the establishment for the 2010 calendar year, observed on or about   2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(3): The Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not properly certified:    (a) Facility: The annual summary (OSHA Form 300A) was not signed by the owner of the company, an officer of the corporation or the highest ranking company official at the establishment for the 2011 calendar year, observed on or about   2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 29, 2012

Abate by

Jun 19, 2012

Penalty

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General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:    (a) Welding Shop: The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory program for employees voluntarily using a 3M half mask respirator, occurred on or about 2/21/12.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.