OSHA Inspection: BENNETT HEAT TREATING AND BRAZING CO., INC.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.111(b)(3)(i):  System nameplates, when required, were not permanently attached to the system so as to be readily accessible for inspection and did not include markings as prescribed in subdivision (ii) of this subparagraph:    a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ: The tank which contains approximately 5,000 lbs of Anhydrous Ammonia, was not permanently labeled with a visible nameplate to include specifications of the tank.     Condition noted on or about 04/15/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.111(b)(10)(ii):  Stationary ammonia storage installation(s) did not have at least two suitable gas masks in readily-accessible locations:    a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ: Employees required to obtain weekly readings at the anhydrous ammonia tank were not provided with gas masks. In the event of an emergency evacuation, employees are to shut off the main ammonia valve if time permits.    Condition noted on or about 02/23/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.111(b)(10)(iii):  Stationary storage installations did not have an easily accessible shower or a 50-gallon drum of water:    a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ: Employees required to obtain readings on a weekly basis on the Anhydrous Ammonia tank were not provided with an easily accessible shower or a 50-gallon drum of water.    Condition noted on or about 04/15/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):  Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:  Employees exposed to chemicals such as but not limited to anhydrous ammonia and penetrate ultra which contains sodium hydroxide were not provided with suitable quick drenching facilities.  Condition noted on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.111(c)(6)(i): Valves, regulating, gaging, and other appurtenances were not protected against tampering and physical damage:    a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ: Anhydrous Ammonia valves and gauges were not protected from tampering in that access to the anhydrous ammonia tank was not secured.     Condition noted on or about 04/15/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 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):    a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:  Employees were not using the proper personal protective equipment such as chemical resistant gloves when working with objects that had been in contact with corrosives to include but not limited to Anhydrous Ammonia and Pentrate Ultra which contains sodium hydroxide.      Condition noted on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:  Employees were not using the proper personal protective equipment such as chemical resistant gloves when working with corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to Anhydrous Ammonia and Penetrate Ultra which contains sodium hydroxide.    Condition noted on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c):  The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:    a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:     The employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program for employees performing dipping operations who were required to wear 3M half mask, negative pressure respirators equipped with P100 filters and Moldex 2200 N95 respirators.    Condition noted on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:  a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation for employees performing dipping operations who were required to wear 3M half mask negative pressure respirators with P100 cartridges and Moldex 2200 N95 respirators.    Condition noted on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1):  The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):  a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:  The employer did not provide fit testing to employees performing dipping operations who were required to wear 3M half mask negative pressure respirators with P100 cartridges and Moldex 2200 N95 respirators.    Condition noted on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable training which did not occur annually and/or more often if necessary:  a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:  The employer did not provide training in respirator use, care and limitation to employees performing dipping operations who were required to wear 3M half mask negative pressure respirators with P100 cartridges and Moldex 2200 N95 respirators.    Condition noted on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

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) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:  The employer did not develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees exposed to hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, Anhydrous Ammonia, Nu-Sal containing Potassium Chloride, Low Draw Temp Salt containing Potassium Nitrate, and Pentrate Ultra containing Sodium Hydroxide.    Condition noted on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1):  Chemical manufacturers and importers did not obtain or develop a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produced or imported:  a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:   The employer did not have a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical such as, but not limited to, Anhydrous Ammonia, Nu-Sal containing Potassium Chloride, Low Draw Temp Salt containing Potassium Nitrate, and Pentrate Ultra containing Sodium Hydroxide.  Condition noted on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:  The employer did not provide employees with training on the hazards of the chemicals they work with to include but not limited to, Anhydrous Ammonia, Nu-Sal containing Potassium Chloride, Low Draw Temp Salt containing Potassium Nitrate, and Pentrate Ultra containing Sodium Hydroxide.  Condition noted on or about 01/29/16.

Issued

2016-07-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.    a) 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ:  The employer failed to record any injuries and illnesses and post the OSHA 300A for calendar year 2016.    Condition noted on or about 02/23/16.