PISCATAWAY, NJ — 2013-03-01 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: PARKWAY PLASTICS, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2013-03-01 00:00:00, OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of PARKWAY PLASTICS, INC. in 561 STELTON RD., PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854 (NAICS 326199). OSHA activity number 338920614.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: PARKWAY PLASTICS, INC.
Site address: 561 STELTON RD.
City: PISCATAWAY
State: NJ
ZIP: 08854
Mailing: 561 STELTON RD., PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Complete (A)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: B

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2013-03-01 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2013-04-30 00:00:00
Case closed: 2014-11-14 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-07-21 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-07-22 00:19:53

Establishment context

NAICS code: 326199
Employees: 30
Ownership type: A

Citations

12 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.23 A08

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: May 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $1,785 · Current $965 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8):  Floor hole(s), into which persons could accidentally walk, were not guarded by floor hole covers of standard strength and construction:    a/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site -   1/ Chiller Area - Floor hole/pit approx. 4 to 5 feet deep partially covered with metal grate  2/ Old Pump Station - Floor hole/pit approx. 6 feet deep partially covered with metal grate      Floor holes/pits with openings in excess of 12 inches were not adequately covered to prevent employees from accidentally walking  into them.    Observed on/or about 3/1/2013.

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (S) $965
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (S) $1785
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1785

1910.27 D03

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: May 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,975 · Current $2,201 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.27(d)(3):  The side rails of through or side-step fixed ladder extensions did  not extend 3 1 / 2 feet above parapet(s) or landing(s):    a/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site - Injection Molding Machine #3:  Extension ladder used to access machine did not extend a minimum 3  1/2 ft. beyond the landing.    Observed on/or about 3/1/2013.

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (S) $2201
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (S) $2975
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2975

1910.179 B05

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: May 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,975 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): Rated load marking on crane(s) were not clearly legible from the ground or the floor:     Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site - Tool Room:  Pendant Cranes including but not limited to #2, #5, and #7were not marked with the weight capacity whereas it can be seen from the floor.     Observed on/or about 3/1/2013

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (O) $0
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (S) $2975
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2975

1910.179 L01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: Jun 13, 2013
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(1):  A preventive maintenance program based on the crane manufacturers recommendations was not established::    a/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site - Tool Room:  A documented preventive maintenance program was not provided for site cranes, including but not limited to pendant cranes #2, #5 and #7.     Observed on/or about 3/1/2013.

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (O) $0
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (S) $0
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.303 C03 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: May 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,380 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i):  Splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device suitable for the purpose:     a/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site Production Area Injection Molding Machine #15 - Electrical wire/cable used in potential wet location was not approved in that it was spliced and not properly insulated.      Observed on/or about 3/1/2013

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (S) $2000
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (S) $2380
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2380

1910.303 G01 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: May 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,380 · Current $2,000 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/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site   1/ Tool Room - Electrical Break Box was blocked by 5 gal. container of corrosive chemical, metal rods, small metal A-frame ladder, plastic waste container, employee clothing, etc.   2/ Tool Room - Main Electrical Boxes were blocked by large machine/equipment.     Electrical boxes rated 480 volts 3/phase were not maintained free of storage.  A minimum 30 inches of space was not provided.     Observed on/or about 3/1/2013.

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (S) $2000
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (S) $2380
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2380

1910.304 G05

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: May 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $1,785 · Current $965 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment and enclosures was not permanent and continuous.        a/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site  Production Area:  Injection Molding Machine #16 Conveyor cord/plug connection was missing the grounding pin.  The path to ground was not continuous.    Observed on/or about 3/1/2013.

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (S) $965
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (S) $1785
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1785

1910.305 A02 I

Serious Gravity 1 3 instances 4 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: May 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $1,785 · Current $965 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 subparagraph's (a), (b), and (c) of this paragraph 1910.305(a):    a/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site  Extension cords are used in lieu of permanent wiring - Machinery/Equipment including but not limited to -    1/ Grinding/Plastic Recycling Area - Brower Giant Whirlwind Mixer  2/ Grinding/Plastic Recycling Area - Over-head Light Fixture  3/ Grinding Area (Opposite Wall to Plastic Recycling Area) - GD Gordan Denver Dryer    Observed on/or about 3/1/2013.

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (S) $965
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (S) $1785
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (S) $1785

1910.307 C

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: Jun 13, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,380 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c):  Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous Class II, Division 2 locations were not intrinsically safe, or approved for the hazardous Class Division 2 location, or safe for the hazardous Class II Division 2 location:     a/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site  Grinding/Plastic Recycling Area - Approved vacuum cleaning equipment rated Class II division 2 was not used where employees are required to remove residual plastic particles from machinery/equipment and the surrounding floor.       Observed on/or about 3/1/2013.      Reference:     Copylene  Polypropylene Pellets (All Grades) MSDS - Page 3/7 Precautions/Safe Handling   NFPA 499 Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas 2008 Edition  Chapter 5 Section 5.3    NFPA 654 Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids 2006 Edition  Chapter 6 Section 6.6    NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - Article 440.4 29 CFR 1910.307 General

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (O) $0
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (S) $2380
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2380

1910.36 H03

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: May 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(h)(3): The outdoor exit route must be reasonably straight and have smooth, solid, substantially level walkways:  a/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site - Shipping/Receiving/Container Storage Yard:  The yard had large holes containing water that had not been filled or repaired to prevent any employee walking in the area from slipping, tripping or falling.  Observed on/or about 3/1/2013

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (O) $0
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (O) $0
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (O) $0

1910.178 L04 III

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: Jun 13, 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/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site - Plant Area:  One forklift operator had not been evaluated for previous training he received approx. 9 years ago.  The forklift operator was not included in the evaluation provided to other operators on October 26, 2012.    Observed on/or about 3/1/2013

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (O) $0
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (O) $0
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (O) $0

1910.178 P01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: May 17, 2013
Abate by: May 17, 2013
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):  Powered industrial truck(s) with defect(s) or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a/ Parkway Plastics/Piscataway NJ Site  Plant Area:  Linde Forklift Truck horn was not in operating condition.  Observed on/or about 3/1/2013.

Recent events (3)

2013-10-21 00:00:00 — R (O) $0
2013-05-23 00:00:00 — C (O) $0
2013-05-17 00:00:00 — Z (O) $0

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 338920614.

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