OSHA Inspection: DUCTWORKS, INC.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    Ductworks, Inc Plainfield, NJ site -  Facility wide:    a) The adhesive spray area table, wall, and floor were covered with a thick layer of grey D.L.M. Adhesive and other debris.    b) Several ceiling tiles had visible water damage in the break room and office area, which indicate past water intrusion.    c) The paint from the manufacturing floor ceiling is peeling and visibly damaged.    dition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(1): Every stairway floor opening was not guarded by a standard railing constructed in accordance with paragraph (e) of this section on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to the stairway):    a) Ductworks, Inc Plainfield, NJ site - Manufacturing area:    Stairway that leads down into the electrical room was not guarded by standard railings on all exposed sides.    Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): Section 3.3.8, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Caps provided for valve protection, such as caps were not kept on cylinders in storage:    a) Ductworks, Inc Plainfield, NJ site -  Manufacturing Department:    Two stored compressed gas cylinders were not equipped with valve caps while being stored in the facility.    Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): Section 3.4.4, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): All compressed gas cylinders in service or in storage were not stored upright where they were not likely to be knocked over, or the cylinders were not secured:  Ductworks, Inc Plainfield, NJ site -  Manufacturing Department:  a) Compressed gas cylinders of Argon, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen and various gas blends were not secured to prevent them from being knocked over.   b) One Argon compressed gas cylinder was stored on its side on a rolling cart.  Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) Ductworks, Inc.Plainfield, NJ site -  Manufacturing Department:    Employer did not train and evaluate the company's forklift operators on the safe operation and maintenance of the powered industrial vehicle.    Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    a) Ductworks, Inc.Plainfield, NJ site -  Manufacturing Department:    Employer did not ensure that the Caterpillar diesel powered forklift truck was examined at least daily  prior to being put in service.    Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 moving parts of conveyors and rotating parts:    a) Ductworks, Inc. Plainfield, NJ site - Manufacturing area:    The moving rollers located along the Iowa Precision coil line system were not guarded to prevent employees clothing and/or hair from accidentally being caught in the in-running nip points during operation.    Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, were not protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafing completely:    a) Ductworks, Inc. Plainfield, NJ site - Manufacturing area:    Moving parts of the horizontal shafting located on the Iowa Precision coil line system were not guarded  by a stationary casing enclosing the shafting.    Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii): Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields:    a) Ductworks, Inc Plainfield, NJ site - Manufacturing area:    The employer did not provide welding screens for the employee that was welding in the manufacturing area. Therefore, employees and other persons adjacent were not protected.    Condition noted on or about 11/19/2014.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1440.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard:    a) Ductworks, Inc. Plainfield, NJ site - Manufacturing Area:    Flourescent light bulbs located over the shear were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or guard.    Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    a) Ductworks, Inc. Plainfield, NJ site - Back Room:    Electrical junction box located in the back room was not provided with blank covers to prevent contact with live electrical parts inside the panel.    Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Ductworks, Inc. Plainfield, NJ site - Manufacturing Area & break room:    A written Hazard Communication Program was not developed and implemented for employees that work with or around various chemicals incuding but not limited to D.L.M. Adhesive, Stargon SS compressed gas, and Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK).     Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:   a) Ductworks, Inc. Plainfield, NJ site - Manufacturing Area & break room:  Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals to include but not limited to D.L.M. Adhesive, Stargon SS compressed gas, and Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK).   Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.

Issued

2014-03-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Ductworks, Inc. Plainfield, NJ site - Manufacturing Area & break room:  Employees who manufacture ventilation ducts are exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to D.L.M. Adhesive, Stargon SS compressed gas, and Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). Information and training on the hazards of the chemicals was not provided.  Condition noted on or about 11/19/2013.