OSHA Inspection: BRIDGEWATER RESOURCES, INC.

Issued

2018-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2217.00 · Current $1117.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    a) 15 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ site - Maintenance shop:    Garbage from adjacent room falls through the opening in the wall into the maintenance work area.      Condition noted on or about 6/8/2018.

Issued

2018-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(4)(ii): All sweepings, solid or liquid wastes, refuse and garbage was not removed in such a manner as to avoid creating a menace to health and as often as necessary or appropriate to maintain the place of employment in a sanitary condition.    a) 15 Polhemus Ln,  Bridgewater, NJ Site - Maintenance Shop: All sweepings, solid or liquid wastes, refuse and garbage were not removed from employees' break area.    Condition noted on or about  6/8/2018.

Issued

2018-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4434.00 · Current $2234.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a) 15 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ site - Outside maintenance shop:    Guardrails were not provided  on the ramp located outside the maintenance repair shop. The ramp is 54 inches above the adjacent ground. Equipment that is stored on the ground can cause impalement.     Condition noted on or about 6/8/2018.

Issued

2018-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2956.00 · Current $1746.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), 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.     a) 15 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ site - Maintenance shop/ Parts Room:    Three (3) Oxygen gas cylinders were stored next to an acetylene compressed gas cylinder.    Conditions noted on or about 6/8/2018.

Issued

2018-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $3566.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.     Electrical equipment including but not limited to a water cooler, computer(s), were supplied power via an electrical power supply (re-locatable power tap).  Re-locatable power taps are not intended to be used as a substitute for fixed wiring.    a) 15 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ site - Maintenance shop: Water Cooler, microwave(s)    b) 15 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ site - Operations Manager's Office: Computer(s)    Condition noted on or about 6/8/2018.

Issued

2018-12-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-12-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2912.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Equipment with damaged parts that may adversely affect its safe operation or its mechanical strength, such as broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating parts shall not be used:     a) 15 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ site - Maintenance Shop: Electrical outlet(s) that were providing power to a welding machine and other hand tools were damaged which could severely affect the safe operation of the equipment.    b) 15 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ site - Maintenance Office: Electrical outlet(s) that were providing power to hand tools were damaged which could severely affect the safe operation of the equipment.    Condition noted on or about 6/8/2018.

Issued

2018-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3696.00 · Current $2912.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:      a) 15 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ site - Operation Manager's Office: The extension cord that supplied power to the window air conditioner was not continuous, in that, the grounding pin was missing.    Condition noted on or about 6/8/2018.

Issued

2018-12-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  a) 15 Polhemus Ln, Bridgewater, NJ site - Operation Manager's Office:  A flexible cord (extension cord) was used as a substitute for fixed wiring to supply power to the window air conditioner located in the main office.    Condition noted on or about 6/8/2018.