NEWARK, NJ ·
OSHA Inspection: GLOBUS ELECTRIC, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of GLOBUS ELECTRIC, INC. in ONE AVENUE L, NEWARK, NJ 07105 (NAICS 238210). OSHA activity number 342409901.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- GLOBUS ELECTRIC, INC.
- Site address
- ONE AVENUE L
- City
- NEWARK
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07105
- Mailing
- 1440 N. BROAD ST., HILLSIDE, NJ 07205
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 238210
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1926.28 A
- Issued
- Sep 29, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.28(a): The employer did not require the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions: a) One Avenue L, Newark, NJ 07105 - MCC 35N Employees exposed to arc flash and shock hazards were not provided with Hazard Risk category (HRC) II arc rated shirt and pants or coveralls while working on 480 volt energized live parts. On 6/3/2017, an employee received second degree burns when an arc flash occurred. Violation occurred on or about 6/3/2017
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $3000
- · Z (S) $5070
1926.97 C02 VIII
- Issued
- Sep 29, 2017
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.97(c)(2)(viii): Electrical protective equipment was not subjected to periodic electrical tests. Test voltages and the maximum intervals between tests shall be in accordance with Table E-4 and Table E-5. a) 1 Avenue L, Newark, NJ Rubber insulating blankets were not tested every 12 months and Class II rubber insulating gloves were not testing every 6 months and after use, when used without protective gloves, in accordance with Table E-5. Violation occurred on or about 6/3/2017
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $3000
- · Z (S) $5070
1926.97 C02 VII
- Issued
- Sep 29, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.97(c)(2)(vii): The employer did not ensure that protector gloves were worn over insulating gloves: a) One Avenue L, Newark, NJ Employees exposed to electric shock and arc flash hazards were not provided with protector gloves to be worn over their Cat II MaxiFlex insulating gloves. Violation occurred on or about 6/3/2017
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $3000
- · Z (S) $5070
1926.102 A01
- Issued
- Sep 29, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation. a) One Avenue L, Newark, NJ Employees exposed to arc flash hazards were not provided with HRC II arc rated face shield while working on 480 volt energized live parts, to protect against flying particles and molten metal. On 6/3/2017, an employee received second degree burns when an arc flash occurred. Violation occurred on or about 6/3/2017
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $3000
- · Z (S) $5070
1926.416 A01
- Issued
- Sep 29, 2017
- Abate by
- Dec 20, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,070 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means: a) One Avenue L, Newark, NJ 07105 - MCC 35N Employees did not effectively guard energized circuits while making power connection from 480 volt main switch gear to 1200 amp feeder/disconnect switch. On 6/3/2017, an employee received second degree burns when an arc flash occurred. Violation occurred on or about 6/3/2017
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $3000
- · Z (S) $5070
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 342409901.
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