METUCHEN, NJ · 2013-07-11 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: DIVINE PRINTING, INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2013-07-11 00:00:00, OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of DIVINE PRINTING, INC. in 131 LIBERTY ST., METUCHEN, NJ 08840 (NAICS 323112). OSHA activity number 339179749.

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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: DIVINE PRINTING, INC.
Site address: 131 LIBERTY ST.
City: METUCHEN
State: NJ
ZIP: 08840
Mailing: 131 LIBERTY ST., METUCHEN, NJ 08840

What kind of inspection was it?

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

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2013-07-11 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2013-07-11 00:00:00
Case closed: 2015-08-19 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-08-10 00:19:56

Establishment context

NAICS code: 323112
Employees: 20
Ownership type: A

Citations

9 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 B01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 6 exposed

Issued: Aug 8, 2013
Abate by: Aug 27, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,380 · Current $1,548 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisle(s) or passageways(s) were not kept clear mechanical handling equipment were used.     a/ Divine Printing/Metuchen NJ Site  Production Sorting/Packaging/Shredding Areas:     1/ Where employees are required to work in compartments or work stations, the aisles leading to and from the work areas were blocked by rolls of paper  product, pallets stocked with product, cardboard boxes, shredded product, etrc.     2/ Aisles at the wall side of the operations (mentioned above were not maintained free of rolls of paper product and electrical cable.         Observed on/or about 7/11/2013

Recent events (3)

2014-03-07 00:00:00 · R (S) $1548
2013-09-11 00:00:00 · C (S) $2380
2013-08-08 00:00:00 · Z (S) $2380

1910.37 A03

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 6 exposed

Issued: Aug 8, 2013
Abate by: Aug 27, 2013
Penalty: Initial $1,785 · Current $862 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):  Exit routes were not continuously maintained free of obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency:     a/ Divine Printing/Metuchen NJ Site  Yard/Production Side of Bldg.:  Exit access-way had vegetaton that was not removed and/or cut to a height where employees could freely travel to a safe place from the building in the event of a fire or other emergency.     Observed on/or about 7/11/2013

Recent events (3)

2014-03-07 00:00:00 · R (S) $862
2013-09-11 00:00:00 · C (S) $1785
2013-08-08 00:00:00 · Z (S) $1785

1910.147 C04 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Aug 8, 2013
Abate by: Sep 4, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,975 · Current $1,934 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D)(h):        a/ Divine Printing/Metuchen NJ Site  Plant Area::  Operators who are required to perform service and/or limited maintenance on printing machinery and/or other  machinery are not provided with specific guidelines and information on lockout/tagout equipment to ensure proper procedures are followed.       1/ Procedures are to be tailored to each piece or a group of similar equipment, including but not limited to Mark Andy Printing Presses #1, #2 and #4; and all hard wired and/or large machines/equipment where maintenance operator does not have exclusive control over the cord-plug connection.   2/ Training must be provided when procedures are developed.      Observed on/or about 7/11/2013.

Recent events (3)

2014-03-07 00:00:00 · R (S) $1934
2013-09-11 00:00:00 · C (S) $2975
2013-08-08 00:00:00 · Z (S) $2975

1910.178 L04 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 3 exposed

Issued: Aug 8, 2013
Abate by: Sep 4, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,380 · Current $0 Reduced

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/ Divine Printing/Metuchen NJ Site  Plant/Warehouse:  Industrial truck operator(s) were not provided an evaluation of training in excess of the last 3 years.    Observed on/or about 7/11/2013.

Recent events (3)

2014-03-07 00:00:00 · R (S) $0
2013-09-11 00:00:00 · C (S) $2380
2013-08-08 00:00:00 · Z (S) $2380

1910.212 A01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 6 exposed

Issued: Aug 8, 2013
Abate by: Sep 4, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,975 · Current $0 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/ Divine Printing/Metuchen NJ Site  Warehouse Dock Area:  Industrial Compactor (no markings) had no guard and/or other approved means to prevent employee contact with moving ram during compacting operation.   Observed on/or about 7/11/2013.

Recent events (3)

2014-03-07 00:00:00 · R (S) $0
2013-09-11 00:00:00 · C (S) $2975
2013-08-08 00:00:00 · Z (S) $2975

1910.219 C02 I

Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 3 exposed

Issued: Aug 8, 2013
Abate by: Sep 4, 2013
Penalty: Initial $2,975 · Current $1,934 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i):  Exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:     a/ Divine Printing/Metuchen NJ Site  Production Printing Area:  "Mark Andy" Printing presses, (including but not limited to) Press #1, #2 and #4 had rotating shafts that had no guards and/or other approved means to prevent employee contact during monitoring and/or servicing operations.       Observed on/or about 7/11/2013.

Recent events (3)

2014-03-07 00:00:00 · R (S) $1934
2013-09-11 00:00:00 · C (S) $2975
2013-08-08 00:00:00 · Z (S) $2975

1910.303 G01 II

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 6 exposed

Issued: Aug 8, 2013
Abate by: Aug 27, 2013
Penalty: Initial $1,785 · Current $862 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/ Divine Printing/Metuchen NJ Site  Production Sorting/Packaging/Shredding Areas:  Electrical breaker and panel boxes were blocked by rolls of paper product, a trash can and a wooden pallet.       Electrical boxes rated 480 volts 3/phase were not maintained free of storage.  A minimum 30 inches of working space was not provided.     Observed on/or about 7/11/2013.

Recent events (3)

2014-03-07 00:00:00 · R (S) $862
2013-09-11 00:00:00 · C (S) $1785
2013-08-08 00:00:00 · Z (S) $1785

1910.110 B06 VI

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Aug 8, 2013
Abate by: Aug 27, 2013
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi):  Readily ignitable material was not removed within 10 feet of LP gas container(s):  a/ Divine Printing/Metuchen NJ Site  Yard/Production Side of Bldg.: Propane gas tanks stored in an eight capacity metal cage were not maintained free of weeds and grass.  Observed on/or about 7/11/2013.

Recent events (3)

2014-03-07 00:00:00 · R (O) $0
2013-09-11 00:00:00 · C (O) $0
2013-08-08 00:00:00 · Z (O) $0

1910.179 B05

Other-than-serious 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Aug 8, 2013
Abate by: Aug 27, 2013
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   a/ Divine Printing/Metuchen NJ Site  Production/Slitting Area:   Dayton Pendant Type Crane/Hoist - The weight capacity was not visible from the floor area.  Observed on/or about 7/11/2013

Recent events (3)

2014-03-07 00:00:00 · R (O) $0
2013-09-11 00:00:00 · C (O) $0
2013-08-08 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 339179749.

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