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OSHA Inspection: WATCO COMPANIES, L.L.C.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of WATCO COMPANIES, L.L.C. in 123 DOWD AVE, ELIZABETHPORT, NJ 07206 (NAICS 488210). OSHA activity number 340643162.

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Site address
123 DOWD AVE
City
ELIZABETHPORT
State
NJ
ZIP
07206
Mailing
123 DOWD AVE, ELIZABETHPORT, NJ 07206
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
488210
Employees
5
Ownership type
A

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.178 L01 I

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Oct 15, 2015
Penalty
Initial $6,600 · Current $600 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall 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- WATCO Companies, LLC., dba WATCO Terminal & Port Services, Elizabeth, NJ, Throughout Yard - Training and Written Certification was not done for all employees operating Forklift Trucks.  Training to include, but not limited to:  -Truck safety related topics and workplace related topics;  -Evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  Certification is to include, but not be limited to, the name of the operator, the date of the training or the evaluation, the name of the person providing the training or evaluation, etc.    Condition noted on or about 5/20/2015.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $600
  • — Z (S) $6600

1910.22 C

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Oct 15, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.22(c): "Covers and guardrails." Covers and/or guardrails shall be provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc.  a - WATCO Companies, LLC dba WATCO Terminal & Port Services/Elizabeth, NJ - Trailer Entrance Area: Wood Cover over opening in trailer floor, was not flush and secured to prevent displacement, exposing employees to trip/fall hazards.   Condition observed on or about 5/20/2015.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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