OSHA Inspection: EXIGO METAL WORKS

Issued

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $2850.00

General-duty citation text

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) Exigo Metal Works/Hillside, NJ - Manufacturing:  The employer failed to maintain the workplace in a clean and orderly manner, in that, an excessive amount of Crystal TGIC powder coating powder dust was observed on the spray booth equipment and the floor surrounding the spray booth. Employees exposed to potential fire hazards from combustible dust.  Condition noted on or about June 8, 2016.

Issued

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $2850.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a) Exigo Metal Works/Hillside, NJ - Manufacturing/ Maintenance area:  A Delta pedestal drill press (Model:17-965  S/N: 022623 W3090), designed for fixed locations, was not secured to prevent it from walking, moving and/or tipping during operation. Employees are exposed to crushing hazards if equipment falls.  Condition noted on or about June 8, 2016.

Issued

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2850.00 · Current $2850.00

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) Exigo Metal Works/Hillside, NJ - Manufacturing/ Maintenance area :  Electrical equipment including, but not limited to, an electrical outlet box was not installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling. Employees potentially exposed to electrical shock hazards from improperly installed electrical equipment.   Condition noted on or about June 8, 2016.

Issued

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:  a) Exigo Metal Works/Hillside, NJ - Manufacturing/ Maintenance area:  An electrical outlet box located in the shop area as not mounted and/or firmly secured to a surface. The electrical outlet box was hanging, unsecured, from a flexible cord. Employees potentially exposed to electrical shock hazards from improperly installed electrical equipment.   Condition noted on or about June 8, 2016.

Issued

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $3563.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a) Exigo Metal Works/Hillside, NJ - Manufacturing/ Maintenance area :  A Delta pedestal drill press (Model:17-965  S/N: 022623 W3090), was not continuous, in that, the grounding pin was missing. Employee exposed to potential electrical shock hazard.  Condition noted on or about June 8, 2016.

Issued

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $3563.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  a) Exigo Metal Works/Hillside, NJ - Manufacturing/ Maintenance area:  A flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring connected to an electrical  outlet box.  The electrical outlet box was observed hanging from the flexible cord. Employees potentially exposed to electrical shock hazards from improperly installed electrical equipment.   Condition noted on or about June 8, 2016.

Issued

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Exigo Metal Works/Hillside, NJ - Manufacturing/ Maintenance area:  A flexible cord connected to an electrical outlet box was not provided with strain relief device and/or other approved method to prevent accidental contact with potentially exposed live wires.  Condition noted on or about June 8, 2016.

Issued

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3563.00 · Current $3563.00

General-duty citation text

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) Exigo Metal Works/Hillside, NJ - Manufacturing:  Class II Division II electrical wiring/ equipment was not provided where Class II combustible Crystal TGIC powder coating dust material was allowed to accumulate on the floor, under machinery overhead duct work, etc. in the production area of the facility. Employees exposed to a fire/ explosion hazard.  Condition noted on or about June 8, 2016.

Issued

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Exigo Metal Works/Hillside, NJ - Manufacturing/ Maintenance area:  Electrical panel boxes rated 480V/ 3 phase  and 220V / single phase that controls the lights, outlets, spray booth and the air dryer were blocked by garbage, materials and manual hand trucks stored in the space.    Condition noted on or about June 8, 2016.