OSHA Inspection: GRAVER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Issued

Jan 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9): Every floor hole into which persons cannot accidentally walk (on account  of fixed machinery, equipment or walls) were not protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide:     a) 72 Lockwood Street, Newark, NJ      The 501 tank is surrounded by a 16 foot high platform with a gap of 2 inches between the platform and the toe board surrounding the tank through which equipment can fall to include but not limited to a wrench used to open the vessel's hatch.      Violation observed on or about 10-15-14    Abatement Note:  The cover shall be securely held in place to prevent tools or materials from falling through.

Issued

Jan 16, 2015

Abate by

Feb 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,410 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):      Building 4, 72 Lockwood Street, Newark, NJ     a) The employer failed to perform a hazard assessment for a mechanic performing live voltage testing on equipment using only safety glasses.   During repair of the  Pulva-Sizer Size B mill, an employee used a Fluke 77 Series II Multimeter to test 240 Volt three phase circuit conductors inside of the A-B  Grinder Side B # 4067 switchbox to determine if the Techtool Premium 20 Horsepower motor was correctly powered.        Violation occurred on or around  8-15-14.    b) The employer failed to perform a hazard assessment for a mechanic performing live voltage testing on equipment using only safety glasses.   When the mechanic tried to repair the Model Number A-2 and Serial Number 2056 Pulva-Sizer Size A mill, the worker used an Amprobe Ultra Amperage meter inside of the A-B switchbox to determine if the  Pulva-Sizer 5 horsepower motor was correctly powered.     Violation occurred on or around 9-15-14.

Issued

Jan 16, 2015

Abate by

Feb 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:  Building 4, 72 Lockwood Street, Newark, NJ    a) The employer failed to provide appropriate personal protective equipment to a mechanic performing live voltage testing on equipment.   During repair of the  Pulva-Sizer Size B mill, the employee used a Fluke 77 Series II Multimeter to test 240 Volt three phase circuit conductors inside of the A-B  Grinder Side B # 4067 switchbox to determine if the Techtool Premium 20 Horsepower motor was correctly powered.     Violation occurred on or around  8-15-14.  b)  The employer failed to provide appropriate personal protective equipment to a mechanic performing live voltage testing on equipment.  When the mechanic tried to repair the Model Number A-2 and Serial Number 2056 Pulva-Sizer Size A mill, the worker used an Amprobe Ultra Amperage meter inside of the A-B switchbox to determine if the  Pulva-Sizer 5 horsepower motor was correctly powered.   Violation occurred on or around 9-15-14.     Abatement Note:   Refer to and comply with 2015 NFPA 70E requirements stated in Table 130.7(C)(15)(A)(b) Arc-Flash Hazard PPE Categories for Alternating Current (AC) Systems:  For approach to an Arc Flash boundry of 19 inches or less for work on 240V or below is defined as Category 1, requiring  Arc-Rated Clothing, Minimum Arc Rating of 4 cal/cm2,  Arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants or arc-rated  coverall Arc-rated face shield, or arc flash suit hood,  Arc-rated jacket, parka, rainwear, or hard hat liner, Protective Equipment Hard hat, Safety glasses or safety goggles, Hearing protection , Heavy duty leather gloves, and Leather footwear.  If the employee approaches said circuits within the restricted boundry, appropriately insulated tools are also required.  Please see additional notes section in NFPA for this list of equipment.

Issued

Jan 16, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

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) 72 Lockwood Street, Newark, NJ      The Pulva-Sizer Size A Mill with Model Number A-2 and Serial Number 2056 had an unguarded belt which was approximately 4 1/2 feet from the floor, and approximately 8 inches from the on/off switch used by operators to turn the machine on and off.      Violation observed on or about 10-15-14

Issued

Jan 16, 2015

Abate by

Feb 12, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    a) 72 Lockwood Street, Newark, NJ    Employees operate the  Sharples P-2000 Cation Line Centrifuge in Bldg. 4 which is is powered by a main drive motor and a back drive motor, each powered by a dedicated switchbox.  The Square D 240 Volt 30 Amp switchbox that powers the back drive motor was not labeled to indicate its purpose.     Violation observed on or about 10-15-14