OSHA Inspection: ARMOR METALS & RECYCLING, LLC

Issued

Feb 1, 2018

Abate by

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The storage of compressed gases in cylinders were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a)Establishment, Workshop storage area: An oxygen and acetylene cylinder were not stored and or secured in an area where heavy moving objects would not strike them, on or about 8/9/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 1, 2018

Abate by

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,326 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:     a)Establishment, Workshop: The work rest on the grinding machine in the shop area was not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch, on or about 8/9/17.       NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 1, 2018

Abate by

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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)Establishment, Workshop: The distance between the abrasive wheel and the adjustable tongue guard at the top on the pedestal grinding wheel exceeded one fourth inch, on or about 8/9/17.       NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 1, 2018

Abate by

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,217 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire.    a)Establishment, Workshop Storage: An oxygen cylinder was not stored in an area where it was not near highly combustible material which included an acetylene cylinder, on or about 8/9/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 1, 2018

Abate by

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,760 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):     a)Establishment, Workshop: Employees were operating the hydraulic shear were exposed to amputation hazards from an unguarded point of operation, on or about 8/9/17.     NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.     Armor Metals & Recycling, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 891944, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on 9/23/13, with respect to a workplace located at 8300 National Highway, Suite 2, Pennsauken, NJ 08110.

Issued

Feb 1, 2018

Abate by

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms were not kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.    a)Establishment, Storage Area: The employer failed to keep the storage area clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition, on or about 8/9/17.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.