ALLENTOWN, PA —
OSHA Inspection: ACME CRYOGENICS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of ACME CRYOGENICS, INC. in 2801 MITCHELL AVE., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103 (NAICS 333298). OSHA activity number 343138053.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- ACME CRYOGENICS, INC.
- Site address
- 2801 MITCHELL AVE.
- City
- ALLENTOWN
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 18103
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 445, ALLENTOWN, PA 18105
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 333298
- Employees
- 134
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $5,654 · Current $5,654
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) Acme Cryogenics - On or about April 19, 2018, employees were exposed to an unguarded pulley of a pedestal belt sander, while either operating equipment or walking through an adjacent doorway, exposing employees to amputation hazards. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $5654
1910.219 E01
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to the requirements specified in 29 CFR1910.219 (m) and (o). a) Acme Cryogenics - On or about April 19, 2018, employees were exposed to an unguarded horizontal sanding belt of a pedestal belt sander, while either operating equipment or walking through an adjacent doorway, exposing employees to amputation hazards. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $0
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,240 · Current $4,240
2260
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) Acme Cryogenics - Dip Tank Room - On or about April 19, 2018, an employee was exposed to residual liquid and other compressed air hazards during the use of air nozzles for cleaning parts. The pressure was not reduced as required. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4240
1910.303 B01 II
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,240 · Current $4,240
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(ii): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards, based on the mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided: a) Acme Cryogenics - On or about April 19, 2018, an employee working in the dip tank room was exposed to electrical shock and burns from a damaged 480 Volt electrical junction box. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (1)
- — Z (S) $4240
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Aug 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Aug 29, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
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) Acme Cryogenics - On or about April 19, 2018, an employee working in the dip tank room was exposed to electrical shock and burns from a 110 Volt pedestal fan that was being powered off an extension cord. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (1)
- — 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 343138053.
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