OSHA Inspection: NORTHEAST ATLANTIC TRADING CORP.

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2334.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(b): For every walking and working surface used for storage, the employer did not ensure that the walking and working surface could support the maximum intended load for that surface.     a)  310 Sherman Ave., Newark, NJ    The employer did not ensure that each floor used for storage could support the maximum intended load and employees knew of the maximum intended load.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4346.00 · Current $2334.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.25(b)(4): Stairway landings and platforms are at least the width of the stair and at least 30 inches (76 cm) in depth, as measured in the direction of travel;    a) Loading dock    Stairway landing on loading dock was not level the entire width of the stairs.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as required in Table D-2 of this standard:  a) Loading dock  Stairs used to access building were not provided with handrails on at least one side.  Condition observed on or about 3/23/2016

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2334.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) Concord St. exit    Emergency exit door was locked with dead bolts, preventing employees from readily accessing exit in case of fire or emergency.  Access to emergency exit stairwell on north side of building was blocked by stored material on the first and second floor.      b)  Rear exit next to loading dock    Emergency exit door was barricaded from the interior and blocked by a parked trailer from the exterior exposing employees to a fire hazard.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2334.00

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29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:      a)  Assembly areas    The employer did not ensure that employees used appropriate eye protection while using table saw and router.      Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a)  Assembly areas    The employer did not assess the workplace to determine appropriate PPE required for employees who are exposed to dust and flying particles during saw cutting and routing operations.    Conditions observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    a) Through warehouse    Portable fire extinguishers were not inspected monthly. Several fire extinguishers were not in a fully charged state.       Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2334.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(d)(1): Circular handfed crosscut table saw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:    (a) Assembling room - first floor    The employer did not guard top portion of Delta table saw, exposing employees to amputation hazard.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2334.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a)First floor    Employees operating router were exposed to live electrical parts from electrical cabinet where trim and dead front were not properly installed.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors entered were not effectively closed:  a)First floor  Conductor for router was not properly connected to electrical cabinet exposing wires to abrasion and preventing cabinet from effectively closing.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a)First floor  Trim and dead front were not properly installed on electric panel exposing employees to live parts.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2334.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    (a) Assembling room - first floor    Dust collector used for table saw was missing ground pin exposing employees to fire and electric shock hazard.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2334.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    (a) 2nd Floor assembly area    Flexible wiring was used to provide power from emergency exit sign to overhead fluorescent lights, Dewalt miter saw and microwave.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017    b) First floor assembly area    Flexible wiring was used to provide power from overhead conduit box to power strip which was used to operate wrapping machine (#113121221), battery chargers and router.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017    c)  3rd floor assembly area    Flexible wiring was used to provide power to overhead lights and extension cords which were used to power wrapping machine and power strip.    Condition observed on or about 9/1/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $406.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Lavatories were not provided with hand soap or similar cleansing agent:    (a)  First floor restroom    Hand soap or similar cleansing agent was not provided for employees use to disinfect hands after using the bathroom and/or before eating lunch or break.    Condition observed on or about 3/23/2017

Issued

2017-09-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-09-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv): Lavatories were not provided with individual hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, warm air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling:  a) First floor restroom  Hand towels or other methods for hand drying were not provided.  Condition was observed on or about 3/23/2017