BRIDGEPORT, NJ ·
OSHA Inspection: PANDROL USA, LP
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of PANDROL USA, LP in 501 SHARPTOWN RD. P.O BOX 367, BRIDGEPORT, NJ 08014 (NAICS 332999). OSHA activity number 334454063.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PANDROL USA, LP
- Site address
- 501 SHARPTOWN RD. P.O BOX 367
- City
- BRIDGEPORT
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 08014
- Mailing
- 501 SHARPTOWN RD., BRIDGEPORT, NJ 08014
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332999
- Employees
- 150
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
29 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 B01
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. a) Facility (South End) - The employees passageways were blocked by the Minister No. 6 mechanical press, fan, furnace and metal containers containing clips, on or about 5/21/12. b) Clip line 2 - The employees passageways were blocked by two Stamtec GL-60 hydraulic press, autoformer, and fan, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $2700
- · C (S) $2700
- · Z (S) $2700
1910.24 B
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations: a) Facility (South End / Furnace conveyor line 1 & 2) : Employees were observed traveling up stacked pallets and sorting through clips without the accessibility of having a fixed stairway, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $3600
- · C (S) $3600
- · Z (S) $3600
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: a) Facility (The Diverter and Bar Machine Conveyor Area): The employer failed to guard the open sided stairways between conveyor belt line between Line 3 and 4,on or about 5/21/12. b) Facility (South end / Furnace conveyor line): Employees were traveling up stacked pallets that were 4 feet above the ground below. These pallets were not fixed and was observed to be uneven and unsteady, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.95 D01
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300
8111
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program: Noise Monitoring was not conducted for employees with the following exposures: a) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average.The employees dosimeter dBA level was 119% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. b) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dba as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 115% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. c) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dba as an 8 hour time weighted average.The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $6300
- · C (S) $6300
- · Z (S) $6300
1910.95 G01
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300
8111
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels: Audiometric Testing was not conducted for the employees with the following exposures: a) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 119% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. b) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 115% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. c) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $6300
- · C (S) $6300
- · Z (S) $6300
1910.95 I03
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(3): Employees were not given the opportunity to select their hearing protectors from a variety of suitable hearing protectors provided by the employer: a) Facility: Employees exposed to noise levels in excess of the action level were only provided one form of hearing protection the Moldex Pura fit Disposable foam ear plugs. The employer did not make a variety of hearing protection available, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $1350
- · C (S) $2700
- · Z (S) $2700
1910.95 K01
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 Reduced
8111
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program: A training program was not instituted for any and all employees with the following exposures: a) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 119% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. b) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 115% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. c) South end of warehouse: A Clip sorter was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the action level of 85 dBA as an 8 hour time weighted average. The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 5/24/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $3150
- · C (S) $6300
- · Z (S) $6300
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $4,725 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes. a) Clip lines 1, 2, 3, 4: The employer did not select proper hand protection for employees that were handling metal bars and plates that had temperatures of 1800 degrees, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $4725
- · C (S) $6300
- · Z (S) $6300
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: a) Warehouse: The employer did not provide employees with fire resistant sleeves to protect themselves from the hot ash, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.146 C02
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces: a) Furnace (Center of the warehouse): The employer did not post danger signs indicating to exposed employees that the furnace was a Permit Required Confined Space, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $4500
- · C (S) $4500
- · Z (S) $4500
1910.146 C04
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
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) Furnace (Center of warehouse): The employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program for employees that entered the furnace (permit required confined space) to perform maintenance acts, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $4500
- · C (S) $4500
- · Z (S) $4500
1910.146 G01
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: a) Furnace (Center of warehouse): The employer did not provide training to employees that entered the furnace to perform maintenance, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $4500
- · Z (S) $4500
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: a) Facility - The employer did not conduct periodic inspections of the of the energy control procedures at least anually for machines, such as but not limited to the Stamtec GL-200 hydraulic press, Stamtec GL-60 hydraulic press, Minister No. 6 mechanical press, and Autoformer, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $6300
- · C (S) $6300
- · Z (S) $6300
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) Truck Bay Area: A portable fire extinguisher was not mounted, located and identified so it was readily accessible, on or about 5/21/12. b) Furnace Area: A portable fire extinguisher was not mounted, located and identified so that it was readily accessible, on or about 5/21/12. c) Clip Line 3 Area: A portable fire extinguisher was not mounted, located and identified so that it was readily accessible, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $2700
- · C (S) $2700
- · Z (S) $2700
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section: a) Warehouse: The employer did not conduct annual periodic crane inspections of the 10 ton overhead crane, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (O) $1000
- · C (S) $4500
- · Z (S) $4500
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) Facility (Center) - Employees were exposed to the heated metal bar stock on all sides of the Autoformer, because there was no guarding separating employees from the hazards created by flying chips, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $6300
- · Z (S) $6300
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $4,725 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) Clip lines 1 - 4: At the point of operation for employees that operated the Stamtec GL-60 hydraulic press, it was not guarded, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $4725
- · C (S) $6300
- · Z (S) $6300
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $5,400 · Current $5,400
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: a) South End of the warehouse: Employees operated a Dayton 8" bench grinder without a work rest, on or about 5/21/12. b) East end of the warehouse: Employee operated the Dewalt Bench Grinder model 758, whose work rest was measured at 2 1/2 inches from the abrasive wheel, on or about 5/21/12. c) Maintenance Shop: Employees operated the Dewalt Bench Grinder model 758,, whose work rest was measured at 2 inches from the abrasive wheel, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $5400
- · C (S) $5400
- · Z (S) $5400
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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) East end of the warehouse: The Dayton 8" bench grinder peripheral protecting member was missing from the abrasive wheel, on or about 5/21/12. b) East end of the warehouse: Employees were using the Dewalt Bench Grinder model DW 758, whose peripheral protecting member was measured at 3/8 inches from the abrasive wheel, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.217 C01 I
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es) a) South end of warehouse: Employees were exposed to an unguarded Minster No. 6 mechanical press at the point of operation, on or about 5/21/12. b) West end of warehouse: Employees were exposed to an unguarded Minster No. 6 mechanical press at the point of operation, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $6300
- · C (S) $6300
- · Z (S) $6300
1910.303 B08 I
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electric equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted a) Facility - South End: A 4X4 metal receptacle, that was used to power a scale, was not secured or mounted to a surface, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $2700
- · C (S) $2700
- · Z (S) $2700
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) Northside of facility: The shear belt and conveyor belt control panel had unused opening and was observed being operated by an employee, on or about 5/21/12. b) Line 1: Employees were exposed to an unused opening that had exposed wiring on a Stamtec GL-60 hydraulic press , on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $3600
- · C (S) $3600
- · Z (S) $3600
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: a) The Diverter and Bar Machine Conveyor Area for Clip Line 3 & 4: A metal receptacle face plate was hanging from the metal receptacle exposing employees to the electrical wiring, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $0
- · C (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $2,700 · Current $2,700
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap: a) Maintenance Area: The power cord for a fan in the maintenance area was spliced together in order to work properly, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (S) $2700
- · C (S) $2700
- · Z (S) $2700
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $63,000 · Current $63,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) Facility - The employer did not utilize procedures for the control of hazardous energy for machines such as but not limited to the Stamtec GL-200 hydraulic press, Stamtec GL-60 hydraulic press, Minister No. 6 mechanical press, and Autoformer, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (W) $63000
- · C (W) $63000
- · Z (W) $63000
1910.147 C07 I A
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $63,000 · Current $63,000
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 isolation and control: a) Facility: Employees performing maintenance and repair on machines such as but not limited to Stamtec GL-200 hydraulic press, Stamtec GL-60 hydraulic press, Minister No. 6 mechanical press and Autoformer were not provided training, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (W) $63000
- · C (W) $63000
- · Z (W) $63000
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $63,000 · Current $63,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded: a) Northwest end of the warehouse: Employees that operated the Stamtec GL-200 hydraulic press were exposed to a hazard at the point of operation, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (W) $63000
- · C (W) $63000
- · Z (W) $63000
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Abate by
- Dec 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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) Warehouse: The employer did not have a written hazard communication program for employees that were exposed to chemicals, such as but not limited to Orange degreaser, on or about 5/21/12. 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.
Recent events (3)
- · J (O) $0
- · C (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.1200 F05 I
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein: a) Northside of the facility / Near electrical panels: A plastic spray bottle containing orange degreaser was not labeled, on or about 5/21/12.
Recent events (3)
- · J (O) $0
- · C (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
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