OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED METAL PROCESSING NJ, LLC.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,041 · Current $781 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(3)(vii): Work levels 10 feet or higher above the ground or floor did not have  a guardrail of 2" x 4" nominal or the equivalent, installed no less than 36" or more than 42" high, with a mid-rail of 1"x 4" nominal lumber or equivalent:    a) Center of the warehouse: A employee was performing maintenance duties on the Ringmill approximately 15ft high, using a Genie GS-232 scissor lift and did not use secure the midrail on the scissor lift, on or about 2/23/12.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,350 Reduced

Hazardous substances R103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    A written respiratory program was not established for employees with the following exposure:     a) Ringmill Area: An employee who sorted metals was exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (respirable dust) at an 8 hour time weighted average of 16.77 milligrams per cubic meter which was 3.35 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) OF 5.0 milligrams per cubic meter. The sampling was conducted for 420 minutes during one shift on 4/16/12. Zero Exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    b) Ringmill Area: An employee who sorted metals was exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (respirable dust) at an 8 hour time weighted average of 5.31 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.06 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5.0 milligrams per cubic meter. The sampling was conducted for 420 minutes during one shift on 4/16/12. Zero Exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    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

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    Fit tests were not conducted on employees with the following exposure:     a) Ringmill Area: An employee who sorted metals was exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (respirable dust) at an 8 hour time weighted average of 16.77 milligrams per cubic meter which was 3.35 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5.0 milligrams per cubic meter. The sampling was conducted for 420 minutes during one shift on 4/16/12. Zero Exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    b) Ringmill Area: An employee who sorted metals was exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (respirable dust) at an 8 hour time weighted average of 5.31 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.06 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5.0 milligrams per cubic meter. The sampling was conducted for 420 minutes during one shift on 4/16/12. Zero Exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    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

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:    a) West End / Baler Area: The employer did not conduct an evaluation to determine if any spaces were permit required confined spaces, on or about 2/23/12.    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

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:    (a) West End / Baler Area: The employer did not develop a written permit space entry program for employees that were required to enter the baler, on or about 2/23/12.    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

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) Facility: The employer did not develop written procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy of machines such as but not limited to the Runmill and Rodec, on or about 2/23/12.    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

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolatiion:    a) Facility: The authorized employees who performed maintenance on machines such as but not limited to the Ringmill and Rodec did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, on or about, 2/23/12.    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

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.    a) Facility: Each affected employee was not instructed and trained in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure for machines such as but not limited to the baler, on or about 2/23/12.    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

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): Training did not consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.    a) Warehouse: Powered industrial vehicle operators that operated vehicles such as but not limited to Hyster 60 fortis Fork Lift, Case skid steer loader, Yale fork lift, and Case 621D wheel loader, were not given training consisting of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace, on or about 2/23/12.    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

Jul 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    a) Facility - West end: The rear tire of the Case 621D front end loader was damaged, the rubber material inside the tire was protruding through the tire and it was not removed from service, on or about 2/23/12.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Maintenance Shop: The peripheral protecting member of a Dayton 5 Bench Grinder was measured at 2 ? inches. The bench grinder was used to trim and modify small metal pieces, on or about 2/23/12.    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

Jul 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:    a) Outside - north side of the facility: Fifteen propane tanks, three oxygen tanks and two acetylene tanks were stored 10 inches apart, on or about 2/23/12

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Rear of the Baler: There was a 480 volt electrical panel that had an unused opening that was not effectively closed, on or about 2/23/12.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,530 · Current $1,148 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    a) Maintenance Shop: Employees were using a damaged extension cord to power a Millermatic 140 wire welding machine, on or about 2/23/12.

Issued

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,350 Reduced

Hazardous substances R103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(c):  Employee were exposed to particulates not otherwise regulated (respirable dust), listed in table Z-3, in excess of the 8-hour time weighted average concentrationlimits:    a) Ringmill Area: An employee who sorted metals was exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (respirable dust) at an 8 hour time weighted average of 16.77 milligrams per cubic meter which was 3.35 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5.0 milligrams per cubic meter. The sampling was conducted for 420 minutes during one shift on 4/16/12. Zero Exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    b) Ringmill Area: An employee who sorted metals was exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (respirable dust) at an 8 hour time weighted average of 5.31 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.06 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 5.0 milligrams per cubic meter. The sampling was conducted for 420 minutes during one shift on 4/16/12. Zero Exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.      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

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances R103

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d):    Engineering controls were not implemented for employees with the following exposures:     a) Ringmill Area: An employee who sorted metals was exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (respirable dust) at an 8 hour time weighted average of 16.77 milligrams per cubic meter which was 3.35 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) OF 5.0 milligrams per cubic meter. The sampling was conducted for 420 minutes during one shift on 4/16/12. Zero Exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.    b) Ringmill Area: An employee who sorted metals was exposed to an airborne concentration of particulates not otherwise regulated (respirable dust) at an 8 hour time weighted average of 5.31 milligrams per cubic meter which was 1.06 times the permissible exposure limit (PEL) OF 5.0 milligrams per cubic meter. The sampling was conducted for 420 minutes during one shift on 4/16/12. Zero Exposure was assumed for the unsampled time.      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

Jul 24, 2012

Abate by

Aug 14, 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) Facility: The employer did certify the 300A form for 2011, on or about 2/23/12.    b) Facility: The employer did certify the 300A form for 2010, on or about 2/23/12.    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.