DOVER, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: APS CONTRACTING, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of APS CONTRACTING, INC. in 102 RICHARDS AVENUE, DOVER, NJ 07801 (NAICS 236220). OSHA activity number 340285873.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- APS CONTRACTING, INC.
- Site address
- 102 RICHARDS AVENUE
- City
- DOVER
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07801
- Mailing
- 155-161 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, PATERSON, NJ 07522
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 236220
- Employees
- 1
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 23, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). a) 102 Richards Avenue, Dover, NJ 07801 (Triple B Fabricating Inc. Warehouse) The employer did not conduct a workplace hazard assessment of activities including but not limited to welding, grinding, using solvents, applying sealants and chemical coating, painting and handling heavy materials, exposing employees to eye, hand, head and foot injury hazards. Conditions noted on or about 11/4/2014.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $4900
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.179 J02
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 23, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): Frequent inspection. The following items shall be inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections. All deficiencies such as listed shall be carefully examined and determination made as to whether they constitute a safety hazard. a. 102 Richards Avenue Dover, NJ (Metropolitan Stone & Tile Warehouse) Subcontractor employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating a P&H Electrical Gantry Crane that had not been inspected at frequent intervals and safety deficiencies were present. Violation observed on or about 11/04/2014
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $1000
- — C (S) $4900
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 13, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months. a. 102 Richards Avenue Dover, NJ (Metropolitan Stone & Tile Warehouse) The employer does not ensure that a gantry crane used by employees is subjected to periodic inspections as defined by the standard to prevent employee injury. Violation observed on or about 11/04/2014
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.181 J02 II
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 23, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.181(j)(2)(ii): Safety latch type hooks shall be used wherever possible. a. 102 Richards Avenue Dover, NJ (Metropolitan Stone & Tile Warehouse) The overhead gantry crane load hook clip was defective and did not close thereby exposing workers to struck by hazards. Violation observed on or about 11/04/2014
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $4900
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.305 B01 I
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 23, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $4,900 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings shall be protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter shall be effectively closed. a. 102 Richards Avenue Dover, NJ (Metropolitan Stone & Tile Warehouse) Live electrical wiring was exposed as the metal pendant box used to operate the overhead gantry crane was cracked and damaged thereby exposing workers operating the crane to electrical shock hazards. Violation observed on or about 11/04/2014
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $4900
- — Z (S) $4900
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 23, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. a. 102 Richards Avenue Dover, NJ (Metropolitan Stone & Tile Warehouse) The outer insulation of the flexible cord that entered through the housing of overhead gantry crane, was pulled away from the strain relief device thereby increasing the risk of the conductor wires separating from the terminal and exposing employee to an electrical shock hazard. Violation observed on or about 11/04/2014
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.334 A02 II
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2015
- Abate by
- Mar 23, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service. a. 102 Richards Avenue Dover, NJ (Metropolitan Stone & Tile Warehouse) The flexible power cable was separated from the pendant control box due to strain and was attached with a black cable tie and as a result employee was potentially exposed to an electrical shock hazard. Violation observed on or about 11/04/2014
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $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 340285873.
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