OSHA Inspection: REVENT INCORPORATED

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,934 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit access(es) were not arranged so that it would not be necessary to travel toward any area of high hazard occupancy in order to reach the nearest exit, and the path of travel was not effectively shielded from the high hazard location by suitable partitions or other physical barriers:    a)  Revent Incorporated, Piscataway NJ Site - Warehouse Shipping/Receiving Exit Door:  5 standard size propane tanks located in a metal cage and one propane tank located on the ground next to the cage were not removed from the  path of travel of the exit    Observed on/or about 11/27/2012.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,547 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b):  Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    a/ Revent Incorporated, Piscataway NJ Site - Warehouse Aisle #1 and #2(including but not limited to):  Metal storage used to store product and/or other material were damaged due to being struck by powered industrial trucks and/or other equipment.    Observed on/or about 11/27/2012.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a):  Aisle(s) or passageways(s) were not kept clear mechanical handling equipment were used.    a)Revent Incorporated, Piscataway NJ Site - Warehouse:   1/ Cafeteria Area - Aisle adjacent to cafeteria was not maintained free of storage material, in that the aisle was blocked by product.  2/ Warehouse Aisle #1 (center aisle) was blocked by pallets of product.  3/ Warehouse Aisle #2 (both ends of aisle) was blocked by wooden product.    Observed on/or about 11/27/2012.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,934 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by crushing action of horizontal ram.     a) Revent Incorporated , Piscataway, NJ Site Dock/Compactor area: The gate provided to prevent employees from being exposed to moving compactor ram was inadequate, in that the gate had no limit switch and/or other approved means to prevent the ram from moving when the gate was open.    Observed on/or about 11/27/2012.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,547 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: "Palmgren" bench type drill press was not secured to prevent moving during operation.    a/ Revent Incorporated, Piscataway NJ Site - Regulation Assembly Area.: "Palmgren" Bench drill was not secured to prevent moving during operation.    Observed on/or about 11/27/2012.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area(s) were not protected by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    a) Revent Incorporated,, Piscataway, NJ Site - Welding/Cutting Areas:  Noncombustible screens or shields were not provided in all welding areas to protect pedestrian and/or other employees working near welding operations.    Observed on/ or about 11/27/2012.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space provided about electrical equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:    a/ Revent Incorporated, Piscataway, NJ Site:  Electrical equipment rated 480 Volts/3 Phase  1/ Main Electrical Panel Boxes were not maintained free of storage material.  2/ Secondary Electrical Panel Boxes/Near Portable Transformer were not maintained free of metal cabinets.    Observed on/or about 11/27/2012.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i):  Temporary electrical power and lighting rated 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this paragraph 1910.305(a).  Temporary wiring was used for permanent use.     a/ Revent Incorporated, Piscataway NJ Site - Door Dept.:  Extension cord was used to power a "Makita" Chop Saw in lieu of permanent wiring, where the Chop Saw is used on site for more than 90 days.    Observed on/or about 11/27/2012.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,934 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): The employer did not maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 and did not make it available for inspection by employees:    a/ Revent Incorporated, Piscataway, NJ. Site - Plant/Maintenance Areas: Where employees are required to perform limited (standard and live) electrical maintenance on machinery/equipment, OSHA regulation 1910.333(b) (electrical safety requirements) and/or an equivalent was not made available to them.    Observed on/or about 11/27/2012.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    a/ Revent Incorporated, Piscataway NJ- Site - Plant/Maintenance Areas: Where employees are required (on a limited basis) to perform live electrical testing and/or trouble-shooting on machinery/equipment, protectors including but not limited to approved electrical gloves (ANSI rated 00 or 01 - minimum 500 volts), insulated tools, etc. were not provided for each electrical maintenance worker.    Observed on/or about 11/27/2012.

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $595 · Current $387 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): When an authorized government representative asked for the records kept under Part. 1904, records were not provided within 4 business hours:    a/ Revent Incorporated/ Piscataway, NJ Site - OSHA Log 300 and Summary 300A for 2009, 2010 and 2011 and current year were not made available for review.     Note: The person who maintained the records was not available.    Observed on/or about 11/27/2012,

Issued

Feb 8, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): The employer did not ensure that an evaluation of each powered Industrial truck operator's performance was conducted at least once every three years.    a) Revent Incorporated, Piscataway, NJ site Warehouse: Fork-lift operators who were previously trained were not evaluated relative to the fork-lift training previously provided at feast every 3 years. The last training was conducted approx. 6 years ago. Equipment include but not limited to -Two Propane Powered Sit DownType Forklift Trucks and  One Electric Side Loader/Lifter.    Observed on or about 11/27/2012.