ELIZABETH, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: EASTERN SILK MILLS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of EASTERN SILK MILLS, INC. in 212 CATHERINE STREET, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 (NAICS 325910). OSHA activity number 339502130.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- EASTERN SILK MILLS, INC.
- Site address
- 212 CATHERINE STREET
- City
- ELIZABETH
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07201
- Mailing
- 212 CATHERINE STREET, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 325910
- Employees
- 21
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2014
- Abate by
- Apr 7, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this sec. a/ Eastern Silk Mills, Inc./Elizabeth NJ Site - Calender machine: Energy control procedures did not include specify procedures, techniques and lock out devices to be used by authorized employees. Condition observed on/or about 11/19/13.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1820
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $3,185 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 point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a/ Eastern Silk Mills, Inc./Elizabeth NJ Site - Calender machine: The calender is equipped with a photo sensor safety device that is easily bypassed and allows employees to come into contact with in-running nip points. The sensor is located in close proximity to two rotating rollers and does not prevent employee contact while the equipment is in operation. Condition observed on/or about 11/19/13.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3185
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $2,240 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a/ Eastern Silk Mills, Inc./Elizabeth Site NJ - Calender machine: Rotating pulleys located approx. 12" from the ground floor were not completely enclosed. Condition observed on/or about 11/19/13.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2240
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a/ Eastern Silk Mills, Inc./Elizabeth NJ Site - Calender machine: Vertical belt rotating approx. 12" from the ground was not completely enclosed. Condition observed on/or about 11/29/13.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: a/ Eastern Silk Mills, Inc./Elizabeth NJ Site - Calender machine: Sprocket wheels and chains rotating approx. 78" and 57" from ground level were not enclosed. Condition observed on/or about 11/19/13.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1904.29 A
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $700 · Current $100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent. a/ Eastern Silk Mills, Inc./Elizabeth NJ Site: OSHA 300 log was not completed and/or available during the inspection. 1- Year 2013. Condition observed on/or about 11/19/13.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $100
- — Z (O) $700
1910.147 C06 II
- Issued
- Feb 19, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed: a/ Eastern Silk Mills, Inc./Elizabeth NJ Site - Calender machine: The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the loto program were performed. Condition observed on/or about 11/19/13.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — 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 339502130.
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