OSHA Inspection: MCWILLIAMS FORGE COMPANY

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $3,308 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane.     a. 387 Franklin Avenue Rockaway, NJ (facility)    The employer does not ensure that the cranes rated load capacity was plainly marked on each side of the Lively Double Girder Top Running Bridge Crane (DGTR) 20 ton there by exposing workers to crushing hazards due to overload.                                                      Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016     The employer does not ensure that the cranes rated load capacity was plainly marked on each side of the Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) 7.5 ton  there by exposing workers to crushing hazards due to overload.                                                      Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $3,308 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard.    a. 387 Franklin Avenue Rockaway, NJ (facility)    The employer does not ensure that cranes used by employees throughout the facility are  subjected to frequent inspections as defined by the standard to prevent employee injury.    Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Sep 15, 2016

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. 387 Franklin Avenue Rockaway, NJ (Facility)  Morris/Wheeler Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) 5 ton - The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.                                   Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016  Moye/Howdly Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) 7.5 ton - The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.                                    Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016  Lively Double Girder Top Running Bridge Crane (DGTR) 20 ton - The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.                                     Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016  Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) 7.5 ton - The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.                                     Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016  N American Ind Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) 2 ton - The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.                                     Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016  Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) 5 ton - The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.                                     Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016  Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) 3 ton - The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.                                     Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016  Morris/Wheeler Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) 5 ton (machine shop) - The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.                                       Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016  Morris/Wheeler Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) 3 ton (machine shop) - The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.                                       Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016  Morris/Wheeler Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) 3 ton (machine shop) - The employer did not provide or have any evidence that this Crane had ever received a periodic inspection.                                       Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $3,308 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.181(j)(2)(ii): Safety latch type hooks shall be used wherever possible.    a. 387 Franklin Avenue Rockaway, NJ (Machine Shop)    The Single Girder Underhung Bridge Crane (SGUH) load hook clip was defective and did not close thereby exposing workers to struck by hazards.                                                  Violation observed on or about 01/08/2016

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,410 · Current $3,308 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. 387 Franklin Avenue Rockaway, NJ (Machine Shop)    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 01/08/2016

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

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. 387 Franklin Avenue Rockaway, NJ (#20 Back Shop)  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 01/08/2016