OSHA Inspection: COUGAR ELECTRONICS & TOOL REPAIR

Issued

Feb 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a) Paint Room, 622 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740: On or about October 11, 2012 the storage of compressed gases in cylinders did not conform to the requirements of the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965 requiring cylinders to be secured against falling. As a result, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.    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

Feb 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) 622 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740: On or about October 11, 2012 the employer did not ensure that each employee was trained in the proper use and care of PPE.    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

Feb 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $496 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) 622 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740: On or about October 11, 2012 a 4x4 metal utility box was improperly mounted on the end of an extension cord, exposing employees to electrical hazards. The utility box was used to power the Parts Washer.     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

Feb 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,200 · Current $1,000 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) 622 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740: On or about October 11, 2012 employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an American Forge & Foundry Bench Grinder with an improperly adjusted tongue guard. The opening between the wheel and the tongue guard was 1 inch.    COUGAR ELECTRONICS & TOOL REPAIR WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 1910.215(b)(9) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314672742, CITATION 1, ITEM 5b, ISSUED ON 11/1/2010, FINAL ORDER DATE 5/25/2011.

Issued

Feb 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) 622 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740: On or about October 11, 2012, the employer used an unapproved extension cord as permanent wiring. The extension cord was used to power a Parts Washer.    COUGAR ELECTRONICS & TOOL REPAIR WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314672742, CITATION 1, ITEM 12, ISSUED ON 11/1/2010, FINAL ORDER DATE 5/25/2011.    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

Feb 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) 622 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740: On or about October 11, 2012 the extension cord powering the Parts Washer did not have adequate strain relief, exposing employees to electrical hazards.     COUGAR ELECTRONICS & TOOL REPAIR WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314672742, CITATION 1, ITEM 13, ISSUED ON 11/1/2010, FINAL ORDER DATE 5/25/2011.    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

Feb 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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) 622 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740: On or about October 11, 2012 containers of oil stored throughout the facility were not properly labeled. A plastic drum containing waste oil was improperly labeled with the words "used anti-freeze only."    b) 622 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740: On or about October 11, 2012 the parts washer containing mineral spirits was not marked to identify the contents therein.    COUGAR ELECTRONICS & TOOL REPAIR WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD, 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314672742, CITATION 2, ITEM 4b, ISSUED ON 11/1/2010, FINAL ORDER DATE 5/25/2011.    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

Feb 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) 622 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740: On or about October 11, 2012 the employer did not ensure that each employee was trained on the hazards associated with the chemicals in their work area.    COUGAR ELECTRONICS & TOOL REPAIR 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 314672742, CITATION 2, ITEM 4d, ISSUED ON 11/1/2010, FINAL ORDER DATE 5/25/2011.    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

Feb 14, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a) 622 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740: On or about October 11, 2012 the employer failed to perform a hazard assessment, exposing employees to flying particles and chemical hazards.     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.