OSHA Inspection: AFE VICTORY INC.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Feb 1, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees; employees were exposed to amputation hazards.    (a)    AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department: The employer did not implement a safe distance program for employees working with small parts (4 inches or less) on the press brakes when the light curtains could not be utilized, occurred on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle:   (a)      AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department: Point of operation guarding, on the Pacific Press 224, was not designed to prevent employees from having their hands in the danger zone during operation while working on the smaller pieces.  Seven blanks were used on the light curtains which allowed employees to place their hands in danger zone, occurred on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,755 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not be equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section;    (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ Line 2: The orange work platforms were not provided with an intermediate rail, observed on or about 5/1/13.      (b)      AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ Line 1& 4: The blue work platforms were not provided with an intermediate rail, observed on or about 5/1/13.    Abatement note: A standard railing shall consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level. The top rail shall be smooth-surfaced throughout the length of the railing. The intermediate rail shall be approximately halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway, or ramp. The ends of the rails shall not overhang the terminal posts except where such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard.A stair railing shall be of construction similar to a standard railing but the vertical height shall be not more than 34 inches nor less than 30 inches from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with face of riser at forward edge of tread.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv): Stairway(s) more than 44 inches wide, but less than 88 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side:       a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Exterior Stairs Leading from Warehouse:  The stairs were not provided with a standard stair railing, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.24(d): "Stair width." Fixed stairways shall have a minimum width of 22 inches.         (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ Foam Injection: The stairs to the blue foam injection platforms measured 19 inches in width, observed on or about 5/1/13

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.24(f): Rise height and tread width were not uniform throughout any flight of stairs including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the stairs:    (a)  AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Exterior Stairs, Warehouse 13: The exterior stairs to the warehouse were not uniform in height, observed on or about 5/1/13.     (a)  AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ Foam Injection: The stairs to the blue foam injection platforms were not uniform in height, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): Section 3.3.8 Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P1-1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b):  Where caps are provided for valve protection, such caps were not kept on the cylinders in storage;      (a)    AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Warehouse: Compressed gas cylinders, including but not limited to oxygen cylinders, were not provided with valve protection caps, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly       a)      AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ:  Monthly inspections of portable fire extinguisher were not conducted, occurred on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a)      AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Facbrication Department:  Annual inspections of portable fire extinguisher were not conducted, occurred on or about 4/30/13.  Note: Applies to any extinguishers provided in the workplace.  Maintenance check includes an internal examination, except extinguishers with stored pressure.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ: The employer failed to provide training on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards associated with fighting an incipient stage fire to employees who were expected to use a portable fire extinguisher, occurred on or about 4/30/13

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,340 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).     (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ: The employer failed to ensure that all employees who operated a powered industrial vehicle had received the required training, occurred on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,340 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:     (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department:  The employer failed to conduct a monthly inspection with written certifications for the Wright 5 ton hook located on the 5 ton Acco Crane, occurred on or about 4/30/13.    (b)       AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Warehouse:  The employer failed to conduct a monthly inspection with a written certification for the hook located on the 10 ton Shepard Niles Crane, occurred on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:  (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department:  The employer failed to conduct a monthly inspection with written certifications for the ropes located on the 5 ton Acco Crane, occurred on or about 4/30/13.  (b) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Warehouse:  The employer failed to conduct a monthly inspection with a written certification for the ropes located on the 10 ton Shepard Niles Crane, occurred on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

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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)       AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department: the Hammond Abrasive Belt Grinder contained unguarded in going nip points, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded rotating shaft ends projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft:     (a)       AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department: The Hammond Abrasive Belt Grinder contained a projecting shaft that protruded more than ½ of its diameter. The shaft protruded out 2 inches from the machine and was not guarded by a nonrotating cap or safety sleeve, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:     (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department:  Craftsman drill press was not secured to prevent movement or walking, observed on or about 5/1/13.       b) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department:  Rockwell drill press was not secured to prevent movement or walking, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

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) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Welding Area:The work rest on the Baldor Bench Grinder, cat #8107W-B, serial # F481,was adjusted to ½ of an inch away from the abrasive wheel on the right side of the piece of equipment and 1 inch away from the abrasive wheel on the left side, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Maintenance:The tongue guard located on the left side of the Baldor Bench Grinder, serial number  F280, Cat #1022W, was located ¾ of an inch away from the abrasive wheel, observed on or about 5/1/13.  (b) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Welding Area:The tongue guards on the Baldor Bench Grinder, cat #8107W-B, serial number F481, were adjusted to ¾ of an inch away from the abrasive wheel, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i): A program of periodic and regular inspections of mechanical power press(es) was not established and followed to ensure that all parts, auxiliary equipment and safeguards were in a safe operating condition and adjustment. The employer did not maintain a certification record of inspections which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the power press that was inspected.     (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department: The employer did not develop and implement a program of regular inspections to include written certifications of the Bliss mechanical power presses, occurred on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.217(h)(9)(iv): Blanking of the sensing field is not permitted.     (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department:  Seven blanks were used on the light curtain to the Bliss C35, 35 ton press, which allowed employees to place their hands in the danger zone, occurred on or about 5/1/13.     (b) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department:  Seven blanks were used on the light curtain to the Bliss C60, 60 ton press, which allowed employees to place their hands in the danger zone, occurred on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Nov 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,755 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    (a)    AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Maintenance Department:  Compressed air used for clean was set to 118 psi, observed on or about 5/1/13.      (b)   AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Production, Brazing Department:  Compressed air used for cleaning exceeded 30 psi. The reduction nozzle for the compressed air was wrapped with tape covering the escape openings allowing the full amount of air to come from the main port, observed on or about 5/3/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire;      (a)    AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Warehouse: Oxygen and acetylene were stored next to each other, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 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)    AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department, Next to Murata: A metallic knockout box was not mounted; the metallic knockout box contained an adapter which provided usage for 6 outlets, observed on or about 5/1/13.    (b)   AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department, Next to the Libra 206: A four inch by four inch metallic knockout box was not mounted. The metallic box supplied power to the steel trak conveyor, observed on or about 5/1/13.    (c)    AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Maintenance Department: A two inch by 4 inch, metallic knockout box was not mounted.  The metallic knockout box provided power to the Baldor Bench Grinder and the Baldor Sander, observed on or about 5/1/13.    (d)   AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Maintenance Department, Work Bench:  A two inch by 4 inch, metallic knockout box was not mounted.  The metallic knockout box was used in lieu of an extension cord and supplied power to the radio, observed on or about 5/1/13.    (e)   AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication:  A two inch by 4 inch, metallic knockout box was not mounted. The metallic knockout box supplied power to the New Point.    (f)     AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Production Line throughout Facility: Four inch by 4 inch metallic knockout boxes were being used as pendant drops, observed on or about 5/1/13.       (g)    AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Welding Shop:  A four inch by four inch metallic knockout box was in use as a pendant drop, powered the bench grinder, observed on or about 5/1/13.    (h)   AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Office: A four inch by four inch metallic knockout box was not mounted. The metallic outlet box supplied power to the LG Air Conditioner, observed on or about 5/1/13.    (i)    AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Brazing Department: A four inch by four inch metallic knockout box was not mounted. The metallic outlet box supplied power to the two fans, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a)  AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Production Department, Line 1&4 Column D: The electric panel,  # CP-532582 was missing a blank over the bottom opening  observed on or about 5/1/13.      (b)AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ: The Pushmatic Electric-Center was missing a blank over #32, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Office, next to LG Air Conditioner: A two inch by four inch outlet was not provided with a cover.  An APC Professional Surge Arrest temporary power tap was plugged into it, observed on or about 5/1/13.  (b) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department, Back of the Cincinnati 1414, side closest to aisle, observed on or about 5/1/13.  (c) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department, Column 13: A junction box was not provided with a cover, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph:   (a)    AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, Fabrication Department: A temporary power tap was used in lieu of permanent wiring to supply power to a miter saw and two drill presses, observed on or about 5/1/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,925 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:    (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ:The employer did not establish a written exposure control plan for employees who perform first aid, occurred on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i): The employer did not make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure:    (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ: Two designated first aid responders were not offered the hepatitis B vaccination series, occurred on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(iv): The employer did not ensure that employees who declined to accept the hepatitis B vaccination offered by the employer signed the statement in appendix A:       (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ: The employer did not ensure that each designated first aid responder who refused the hepatitis b vaccination series signed a declination form, occurred on or about 4/30/13.

Issued

Sep 9, 2013

Abate by

Oct 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B): The employer did not ensure that the training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at least annually    (a) AFE Victory Inc., 110 Woodcrest Road, Cherry Hill, NJ: The employer did not ensure annual training was provided, to each employee who was required to perform first aid, that included information including post exposure procedures, occurred on or about 4/30/13.    Abatement note: Training provided should an explanation of the employer's exposure control plan and the means by which the employee can obtain a copy of the written plan; include information on the hepatitis B vaccine, including information on its efficacy, safety, method of administration, the benefits of being vaccinated, and that the vaccine and vaccination will be offered free of charge; information on the appropriate actions to take and persons to contact in an emergency involving blood or other potentially infectious materials; an explanation of the procedure to follow if an exposure incident occurs, including the method of reporting the incident and the medical follow-up that will be made available; and information on the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up that the employer is required to provide for the employee following an exposure incident.