WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: BEL-RAY COMPANY, LLC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of BEL-RAY COMPANY, LLC. in 1201 BOWMAN AVENUE, WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ 07719 (NAICS 324191). OSHA activity number 343426185.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- BEL-RAY COMPANY, LLC.
- Site address
- 1201 BOWMAN AVENUE
- City
- WALL TOWNSHIP
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07719
- Mailing
- 1201 BOWMAN AVENUE, WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ 07719
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- 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
- 324191
- Employees
- 80
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II B
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 8, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,467 · Current $3,900 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: a) Bel-Ray Company, LLC- Throughout the production Area: The energy control procedures were not specific for each individual type of machine including but are not limited to: Filling Line (includes: Unscrambler, Orientator, Labeler, Filler, Capper, Heat sealer, Box erector, Box Sealer and Conveyor). The program only has a one fits all LO/TO procedure and it did not clearly and specifically identify the placement, removal or transfer of Lockout /Tagout devices on each individual type of machine and did not specify the requirements for testing to verify the effectiveness of LO/TO devices and other control measures. Occurred on or about 08/28/2018.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3900
- — Z (S) $6467
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 8, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: a) Bel-Ray Company, LLC.- Throughout the manufacturing plant: The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection at least annually on the lockout/tagout procedures (SOP-8), occurred on or about 08/08/2018.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 8, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,174 · Current $3,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: a) Bel-Ray Company, LLC.- Throughout the manufacturing plant: An Easy lift Equipment forklift attachment model # EG3SCM-CM, serial #F12053 was used on the Cat Electric forklift Model # E3000, S/N A4EC140652 without the forklift manufacturer's written approval, on or about 08/28/2018.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $3100
- — Z (S) $5174
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 8, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $5,174 · Current $3,100 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) Bel-Ray Company, LLC.- Small mixing area: Two Hobart mixers model # M-802, S/N 1417373, and the Hobart mixer S/N BH-182 have missing guards to enclose the mixing component while it is in operation, observed on or about 08/28/2018.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3100
- — Z (S) $5174
1910.215 A01
- Issued
- Jan 14, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 8, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $3,880 · Current $2,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s): a) Bel-Ray Company, LLC.- Maintenance Area: Employees used an unguarded Dayton bench grinder model #1Z853 without a safety guard, on or about 08/28/2018.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2400
- — Z (S) $3880
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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 343426185.
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