PHILADELPHIA, PA —
OSHA Inspection: CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC. in 5660 RISING SUN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120 (NAICS 336211). OSHA activity number 341605152.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Site address
- 5660 RISING SUN AVENUE
- City
- PHILADELPHIA
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19120
- Mailing
- 5660 RISING SUN AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- 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
- 336211
- Employees
- 1418
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 G02
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $7,126 · Current $4,988 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2): Facilities were not provided for adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing batteries. a) Jobsite - Plant 11, LOL Power Equipment Charging Area - Employees staging and retrieving powered industrial trucks, and dumping trash, were exposed to inadequately ventilated levels of highly flammable hydrogen gas as one of the two area's ventilation fans was not in worker order. Observed on or about 6/16/16.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4988.2
- — Z (S) $7126
1910.303 G01 I A
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,345 · Current $3,742 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts was less than 3 feet as indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910. a) Jobsite - Plant 11, LOL Power Equipment Charging Area, behind battery charging rack by charger 11104 - The work space area in front of the 120/208 volt panel board was less than 3 feet restricting the examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment. Observed on or about 6/16/16.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3741.5
- — Z (S) $5345
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $7,126 · Current $4,988 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed. a) Jobsite - Plant 11, LOL Power Equipment Charging Area - Employees connecting and disconnecting powered industrial trucks to their corresponding battery chargers were exposed to shock or electrocution hazards as unused openings on the batter charging 480 volt electrical disconnect switches were not effectively closed. Observed on or about 6/16/16.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4988.2
- — Z (S) $7126
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws. a) Jobsite: LOL Power Equipment Charging Area, Power Industrial Truck #1173- Strain relief was not provided for the battery charging cable of the truck. b) Jobsite: LOL Power Equipment Charging Area, Powered Industrial Truck #11106 - Strain relief was not provided for the battery charging cable of the truck. c) Jobsite: LOL Power Equipment Charging Area, Exide Technologies Industrial Energy Battery Charger Model XPT12 600B EX-5, SR# BA994600011 - Strain relief was not provided for the battery charging cable of the charger. d) Jobsite: LOL Power Equipment Charging Area, Powered Industrial Truck #1551 - Strain relief was not provided for the battery charging cable of the truck. e) Jobsite: Caliper Assembly Domes #2, Dumper, Electrical Box #C1-8642- Strain relief was not provided for the dumper electrical box. Observed on or about 2/18/16.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 B01 IV
- Issued
- Jan 5, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees such as damaged insulation. a) Jobsite: Caliper Assembly Domes #2, Start/Stop box below table located behind Dumper - Employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard working within 1 foot from a flexible cord with a damaged sheathing and exposed conductors. Observed on or about 2/18/16.
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 341605152.
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