OSHA Inspection: EAST COAST STEEL, INC.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish the employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to unguarded in-going nip points:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Raod, Sewell, NJ, Warehouse/Production Area, C Bay:  Where point of operation guarding was not feasible, the employer did not develop and implement a written minimum safe distance program for the protection of employees who operated the AccurPress, serial# 11622, on or about 9/19/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,315 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Rungs and steps of portable metal ladders were not corrugated, knurled, dimpled, coated with skid resistant material, or otherwise treated to minimize the possibility of slipping:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production, C Bay, Burning Area, Stanchion Rack: The rungs to the metal portable job-made ladder used to access the work platform to the vertical metal storage area, were not corrugated, dimpled or treated to minimize slipping, on or about 10/3/2017.      NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(11): The employer did not ensure that portable ladders used to gain access to an upper landing surface had side rails that extended at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface.     a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production, C Bay, Burning Area, Stanchion Rack: The metal portable job-made ladder used to access the work platform to the vertical metal storage area, was not provided with side rails that extended at least 3 feet above the landing surface. The side rail height was even with the landing, on or about 10/3/2017.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,315 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production, C Bay, Burning Area, Stanchion Rack: The work platform to the vertical metal storage area, was approximately 65 inches high and was not provided with a means of fall protection, on or about 10/3/2017.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Warehouse/Production: Compressed gas cylinders were laid on their side and placed on the forks of a forklift. The cylinders were not secured. The cylinders were then transported to their designated location by the forklift, on or about 10/3/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

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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) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Production: The employer did not assess each operation in the facility to determine what hazards were present and what personal protective equipment would need to be provided to reduce employee exposure to those hazards for each operation, on or about 9/19/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.    Abatement Note:The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses 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) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Production: The employer did not ensure employees who were exposed to flying fragments from sanding, grinding, sawing, and shearing activities wore appropriate eye or face protection that was provided by the employer, on or about 9/19/2017.    b) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Production, C Bay: The employer did not ensure employees who were working with the Messler Cutting Systems wore shaded eye protection, on or about 9/19/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee, who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards, used protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection over the prescription glasses or protective lenses with side shields.    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Production: Employees who wore prescription lenses were not provided with protection that incorporated the prescription in it's design. Employees wore regular prescription glasses, without side shields, on or about 9/19/2017.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Warehouse/Production: The employer failed to provide training which included when the PPE was necessary, what PPE is necessary for which operation, how to don, doff, adjust and wear, limitations of the PPE, proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal to each employee on the use of personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, face shields, hard hats, and gloves, on or about 9/19/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.    Abatement Note: The employer shall verify that each affected employee has received and understood the required training through a written certification that contains the name of each employee trained, the date(s) of training, and that identifies the subject of the certification.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:     a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production: The employer failed to provide an eye wash, which provided at least 15 minutes of a continuous flow, for employee use for employees working with corrosives including but not limited to Messler Special Flame Cutting Cleaner, on or about 10/3/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $2,040 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use.    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production, C Bay on Column located between section 10 & 11: The gauge needle on the Amerex, portable fire extinguisher, NO YD-336124, was point to recharge, on or about 10/3/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ: Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected on a monthly basis, on or about 9/19/2017.  NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ: Employees who were expected to use a portable fire extinguisher in the event of an incipient stage fire were not provided with training, on or about 9/19/2017.  BY THIS DATE THE EMPLOYER MUST EITHER CORRECT THE ALLEGED VIOLATION(S) OR IMPLEMENT A FIRE SAFETY POLICY, AS OUTLINED IN 29 CFR 1910.38 WHICH INCLUDES THE EVACUATION REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1910.157(b).  NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Feb 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,315 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place and illegible:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production: A Komatsu lift was missing one of the manufacturers plates and the other plate was illegible, on or about 9/19/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l)    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production: Employees operating the forklift did not receive training which include classroom, hands on and an evaluation, prior to the use of the forklift, on or about 9/19/2017.    Abatement Note: Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator had the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely:  a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production: The employer failed to provide refresher training and an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance at least once every three years, on or about 9/19/2017.  NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production: The employer failed to develop and maintain a certification which documented that each powered industrial operator had been trained and evaluated on the use of powered industrial vehicles, on or about 9/19/2017.  Abatement Note: The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.  NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production: Powered industrial trucks were not inspected at least daily prior to use or at the end of each shift, on or about 9/19/2017.    Abatement Note: Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $2,315 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(h)(4): The hook was not being used in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation, training and use in that the latch for the hook had been removed:        a)  Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production, A Bay: The hook used on the Reading crane to rig the metal was missing a latch, on or about 9/19/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production: Monthly inspections with written certifications were not performed on the hooks used to rig loads throughout the facility, occurred on or about 9/19/2017.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production: Monthly inspections with written certifications were not performed on the chains on the cranes throughout the facility, occurred on or about 9/19/2017.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1): Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:  a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production: Monthly inspections with written certifications were not performed on the running ropes to the cranes throughout the facility, occurred on or about 9/19/2017.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Warehouse/Production, A Bay: The Bridgeport milling machine, serial number 109910, was not provided with a guard which would protect the operator from the rotating chuck, splashing coolant or the flying chips, on or about 9/19/2017.    b)a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Warehouse/Production, A Bay: The guard to the HE&M band saw was not adjusted to the height of the product, on or about 9/19/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 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) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, New Jersey, Warehouse/Production C Bay: The guard to the AccurShear had cylinders removed with allowed the operator to place their hands in the danger zone, on or about 10/3/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work. Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production, B Bay: The left side of the Standard Bench Grinder, serial #26703, was not provided with a work rest, on or about 10/3/2017.    b) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production, B Bay: The work rest located on the right side of the Standard Bench Grinder, serial #26703, was adjusted to 1 7/8 inches which exceeds the maximum opening of 1/8 inch, on or about 10/3/2017.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 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) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production, B Bay: The right side of the Standard Bench Grinder, serial #26703, was not provided with a tongue guard, the distance between the abrasive wheel and the safety guard measured 1 inch, which exceeds the maximum opening of 1/4 inchon or about 10/3/2017.  b) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production, B Bay: The work rest located on the left side of the Standard Bench Grinder, serial #26703, was adjusted to 1/4 of an inch which exceeds the maximum opening of 1/4 inch, on or about 10/3/2017.  NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell NJ, Warehouse/Production: Compressed air used for cleaning was measured at 50 p.s.i., on 10/3/2017.    Abatement Note: Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4): 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:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Warehouse/Production, Bay A: Oxygen cylinders were stored alongside cylinders containing hydrogen & argon mixtures, on or about 9/19/2017.    Abatement Note: Oxygen cylinders in storage should be stored away from other fuel gas cylinders at a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half hour.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

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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) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Warehouse/Production, B Bay, Fabrication: The Hypertherm powermax 65 was hardwired into an outlet, on or about 9/19/2017.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.304(b)(5): A receptacle outlet shall be installed wherever flexible cords with attachment plugs are used.  (a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Warehouse/Production, B Bay, Fabrication: The Hypertherm powermax 65 was hardwired into an outlet, on or about 9/19/2017.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,338 · Current $4,045 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination are not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded:     d) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Warehouse/Production A Bay: A metal clamp light attached to the Bridgeport Milling machine, was not provided with a guard to protect it from accidental contact or breakage, observed on or about 9/19/2017.     To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that the light fixture is protected from accidental contact or breakage by providing a guard or suitable fixture.    NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,802 · Current $2,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ: The employer failed to develop and implement a written hazard communication program for employees who work with and around products including but not limited to propane, compressed oxygen, mineral spirits, spray paints, shopcoat primers, lubricants, welding fluxes & rods, and Special Flame Cutting Cleaners (corrosive), on ort about 9/19/2017.     NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Production A Bay: A portable spray container was not labeled with its contents. The container was believed to contain a mixture of water and coolant, on ort about 9/19/2017.   NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): The employer did not have a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical in use:  a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ: The employer did not have a safety data sheet for products including but not limited to, the Messler Special Flame Cutting Cleaner (corrosive), or the red and gray shopcoat primers, on or about 9/19/2017.   NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 7, 2017

Abate by

Jan 4, 2018

Penalty

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General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ: The employer failed to develop and implement a training program for employees who work with and around products including but not limited to propane, compressed oxygen, mineral spirits, spray paints, shopcoat primers, lubricants, welding fluxes & rods, and Special Flame Cutting Cleaners (corrosive), on ort about 9/19/2017.   NOTE:  THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.19.