OSHA Inspection: THE SPOON GROUP

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Oct 28, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,695 Reduced

Hazardous substances W103

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:      a) The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site - Manufacturing -  Dust Collection System containing Class II combustible Wood Dust:    Employees are exposed  to the hazard of fire and/or explosion resulting  from the ignition of the contents of the dust collection system because the system was not adequately  maintained, cleaned and serviced.    1) All components of the dust collection system were not  of non-combustible materials, such as but not limited to, non-flexible connectors/hoses.  2) The dust collection system was not provided  with a spark detection system.  3) The dust collection system was not equipped with a deflagration suppression system.  4) An inspection, testing and maintenance program was not established for the dust collection system.  5) Records relating to the dust collection system were not retained and made available to OSHA upon request.    Condition noted May 5, 2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.  a) The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site - Manufacturing:  Manufacturing department was not clean and orderly, in that, there was excessive wood dust accumulation throughout the facility.  Condition noted on or about 5/5/2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i): There were no visible gauges, audible alarms or pressure activated devices installed in paint spray booths to indicate or ensure that the required air speed was maintained:  a) The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site - Manufacturing spray booth:  The available manometer located on the side of the paint spray booth was not functioning at the time of the inspection.   Condition noted on or about 5/5/2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9): A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides was not kept free from storage or combustible construction:  a) The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site - Manufacturing paint spray booth:  The lateral walls around the paint spray booth were covered with combustible materials such as but not limited to, storage of rolls of fabric material.   Condition noted on or about 5/5/2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1): Non-working portion of the blade of band saw were not enclosed or guarded:  The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site: The employer failed to provide adequate machine guarding.  a) Wood Shop - Delta Rockwell Band saw was not equipped with an adjustable guard to cover the unused portion of the blade.  b) Metal Shop - Large green band saw (no identifying marks) was not equipped with an adjustable guard to cover the unused portion of the blade.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,695 Reduced

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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) The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site - Manufacturing:  The tongue guard on the Baldor Heavy Duty bench grinder was positioned more than one-fourth inch from the abrasive wheel.  Condition noted on or about 5/5/2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site - Warehouse:  The forklift charging station located in the warehouse has visible external damage to the electrical wire connections which compromise the integrity of the internal wires.  Condition noted on or about 5/5/2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,925 Reduced

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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:  The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site - Manufacturing - Metal Shop: Electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with listing and labeling:    a) Location- Metal Shop Ceiling-   An electrical re-locatable power tap (RPT) which is fed from an extension cord plugged into the wall, was used to provide permanent power to electrical equipment including but not limited to lighting fixtures and other extension cords.    b) Location- Metal Shop Workbench -  Electric outlet box was not mounted and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  Condition noted on or about 5/5/2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:  a) The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site - Manufacturing - Metal Shop:  Electrical outlet box that provides power to a radio and a computer was not mounted and/or firmly secured to a surface. Electrical outlet box was observed sitting on a counter next to the computer table.  Condition noted on or about 5/5/2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Aug 23, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(i): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations 600 volts, nominal, or less were used in prohibited manners: Note:  Temporary electrical power and lighting installations may only be used as specified by 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(A) through 1910.305(a)(2)(i)(C).  a) The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site - Manufacturing - Metal Shop:     Two extension cords were used to provided power to the light fixtures in lieu of permanent wiring.  Condition noted on or about 5/5/2016.

Issued

Jul 29, 2016

Abate by

Sep 13, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,695 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous Class II Division II locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous Class II Division II location, or safe for the hazardous Class II Division II location:  a) The Spoon Group, LLC 970 New Brunswick Ave., Rahway, NJ site - Manufacturing:  Class II Division II electrical wiring/ equipment was not provided where Class II combustible wood dust material was allowed to accumulate on the floor, under machinery overhead duct work, etc. in the production area of the facility.  Means were not provided to prevent a fire/ explosion hazard, in that, the machinery and equipment used were not approved for Class II Division II locations. Machinery/ equipment wiring rated 480 volts/ 3phase include, but not limited to production wood cutting and electrical equipment.  Condition noted on or about 5/5/2016.