OSHA Inspection: JERSEY SHORE STEEL INC.

Issued

Jan 19, 2016

Abate by

Feb 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a) Jersey Shore Steel Inc. - Grinding station: The distance between the wheel and the periphery guard of the Baldor Bench Grinder 1/2 HP was approximately one inch, on or about 10/13/2015.

Issued

Jan 19, 2016

Abate by

Feb 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a)  Jersey Shore Steel Inc. - Welding station:  A 4 inch x4 inch metal receptacle box was not mounted to a wall or installed in accordance to the manufacturer instructions and was used as a outlet/ connector to power the Miller CP302 welding machine, observed on or about 10/13/2015.

Issued

Jan 19, 2016

Abate by

Feb 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a)  Jersey Shore Steel Inc. - Welding station:  The 4 inch x 4 inch metal receptacle box had multiple open knock outs, on or about 10/13/2015.

Issued

Jan 19, 2016

Abate by

Feb 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of the conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose.      a) Jersey Shore Steel Inc. - Welding station:   An extension cord used on as needed basis had a splice covered with masking tape, observed on or about 10/13/2015.

Issued

Jan 19, 2016

Abate by

Feb 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Jersey Shore Steel Inc. - Welding area:  The  4 inch x4 inch metal receptacle box used as an outlet to connect the Miller CP302 welding machine had a damaged strain relief , observed on or about 10/13/2015.  b) Jersey Shore Steel Inc. - Welding area:  A drop down outlet had a damaged strain relief covered with masking tape, observed on or about 10/13/2015.  c) Jersey Shore Steel Inc. - Cutting area:  The W.F. Wells band saw machine had a damaged strain relief , observed on or about 10/13/2015

Issued

Jan 19, 2016

Abate by

Feb 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a)  Jersey Shore Steel Inc. - Through out the facility- The fire extinguisher last inspection was done in 2012,  Occurred or about 10/13/2015.

Issued

Jan 19, 2016

Abate by

Feb 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Jersey shore steel Inc. - Throughout the facility : The employer did not have a written hazard communication program for employees that handled chemicals such as but not limited to Paint thinner, Epoxy Guard, Industrial Enamel, wood guard,  Heavy duty coatings, RK-M-22481 Polyurethane balancing clear, etc., on or about 10/13/2014.

Issued

Jan 19, 2016

Abate by

Feb 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Jersey shore steel Inc. - Throughout the facility: The employer had not provided information and training to employees on chemicals they used in the workplace such as but not limited to Paint thinner, Epoxy Guard, Industrial Enamel, wood guard,  Heavy duty coatings, RK-M-22481 Polyurethane balancing clear, etc., on or about 10/13/2015.