OSHA Inspection: EPIC INDUSTRIES

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition.     a- Epic Industries, Edison, NJ, Throughout Facility - The Kalmar propane-powered forklift was being operated with defects was not immediately taken out of service:       - The buckle and pin which secures the propane tank onto the forklift was missing.    - The lights on top of the forklift were removed with the wires left hanging.     Condition noted on or about 3/20/13.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a- Filling Machine #1 - The horizontal belt located beneath the filling line was unguarded.    Condition noted on or about 4/4/13.

Issued

2013-05-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.  a- Epic Industries, Edison, NJ - Due to the roofing leak, a significant amount of water is coming through the ceiling near Filling Line #1.     Condition noted on or about 3/20/13 & 4/4/13.