TRENTON, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: GAUM INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of GAUM INC. in 1080 US HIGHWAY 130, TRENTON, NJ 08691 (NAICS 332710). OSHA activity number 341224996.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- GAUM INC.
- Site address
- 1080 US HIGHWAY 130
- City
- TRENTON
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 08691
- Mailing
- 1080 US HIGHWAY 130, TRENTON, NJ 08691
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- 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
- 332710
- Employees
- 32
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.179 J02 IV
- Issued
- Jun 10, 2016
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed: a) Gaum Inc. - Production Plant: The employer did not conduct a monthly inspection of the hoist chains on the following Gantry cranes: multiple Coffing 2 ton cranes, multiple Lodestar 2 Ton Cranes, occurred on or about 02/02/2016.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.179 J03
- Issued
- Jun 10, 2016
- Abate by
- Aug 30, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $2,500
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) Boccella Precast, LLC. - Production Plant located at 122 AC Moore Drive, Berlin NJ: The employer did not conduct a comprehensive periodic inspection of Multiple Coffing 2 ton cranes, multiple Lodestar 2 Ton Cranes, occurred on or about 02/02/2016.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $0
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Jun 10, 2016
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · 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) Gaum Inc.- Production area: Employees use a Baldor bench grinders Model # 7307, S/N G7-308-90 with the adjustable tongue open approximately 1 inch from the abrasive wheel, observed on or about 02/02/2016.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Jun 10, 2016
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air, that was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i., was used for cleaning purposes without effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment. a) Gaum Inc. - Production area: Compressed air was approximately 60 psi, it was used to clean the area and employees clean off their clothing and skin, on or about 02/02/2016.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.253 B02 II
- Issued
- Jun 10, 2016
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders were not located where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: a) Gaum Inc. - Welding area: An acetylene compressed gas cylinder was not secured from being knocked over, observed on or about 02/02/2016.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Jun 10, 2016
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,250 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage: a) Gaum Inc.- Near Boring Mill: Access to an electrical panel was obstructed by absorbent material. Observed on or about 02/02/2016. b) Gaum Inc. - Welding area: Access to an electrical panel was obstructed by welding equipment. Observed on or about 02/02/2016.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1250
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jun 10, 2016
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $1,250 Reduced
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) Gaum Inc. - Production area: The Sander Model # 4501, S/N 5100 had a damaged strain relief cord, observed on or about 02/02/2016.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1250
- — Z (S) $2100
1910.178 L04 III
- Issued
- Jun 10, 2016
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years: a) Gaum Inc.: The Company forklift operators were not evaluated every three years in their ability to operate the powered industrial truck safely. Occurred on or about 02/02/2016.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Jun 10, 2016
- Abate by
- Jul 7, 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) Gaum 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 lubricants, degreasers, cleaners, oils, etc., on or about 02/02/2016.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $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 341224996.
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