SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — 2018-08-29 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: BUSHWICK METALS LLC

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2018-08-29 00:00:00, OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of BUSHWICK METALS LLC in 1641 NEW MARKET AVE., SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080 (NAICS 423510). OSHA activity number 343432332.

What this inspection record means

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: BUSHWICK METALS LLC
Site address: 1641 NEW MARKET AVE.
City: SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State: NJ
ZIP: 07080
Mailing: 1641 NEW MARKET AVE., SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Referral (C)
Scope: Partial (B)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: B

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2018-08-29 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2018-08-29 00:00:00
Case closed: 2019-08-07 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-07-21 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-07-22 00:20:03

Establishment context

NAICS code: 423510
Employees: 43
Ownership type: A

Citations

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.178 M05 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 43 exposed

Issued: Feb 27, 2019
Penalty: Initial $7,501 · Current $6,501 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means shall be fully lowered, controls shall be neutralized, power shall be shut off, and brakes set. Wheels shall be blocked if the truck is parked on an incline.    A) 1641 New Market Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07082: A Forklift was left unattended, with the engine running, load engaging means raised and the wheels not choked exposing employees to struck- by/ caught in or between hazards.     Occurred on or about August 29, 2018.

Recent events (3)

2019-06-03 00:00:00 — J (S) $6501
2019-03-25 00:00:00 — C (S) $7501
2019-02-27 00:00:00 — Z (S) $7501

1910.179 J03 IV

Other-than-serious 1 instance 43 exposed

Issued: Feb 27, 2019
Penalty: Initial $11,252 · Current $11,252

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)(iv): The employer did not ensure that worn, cracked or distorted parts such as pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and clamping devices were changed when needed.    A) 1641 New Market Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07082: Employee(s) operating JP Overhead Gantry cranes were using crane hooks that were broken and missing the safety locking device exposing them to struck-by hazards.     Occurred on or about August 28, 2018.

Recent events (3)

2019-06-03 00:00:00 — J (O) $11252
2019-03-25 00:00:00 — C (S) $11252
2019-02-27 00:00:00 — Z (S) $11252

1910.179 L03 III

Other-than-serious 1 instance 43 exposed

Issued: Feb 27, 2019
Penalty: Initial $11,252 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): The employer did not ensure that repairs or replacements of crane hooks were provided promptly as needed for safe operation.    a) 1641 New Market Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07082/JP Overhead Gantry cranes: Crane hooks missing safety locking devices were not replaced or repaired before use exposing employees to struck-by hazards.       Occurred on or about August 28, 2018.

Recent events (3)

2019-06-03 00:00:00 — J (O) $0
2019-03-25 00:00:00 — C (S) $11252
2019-02-27 00:00:00 — Z (S) $11252

1910.179 N03 I

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 43 exposed

Issued: Feb 27, 2019
Abate by: Mar 18, 2019
Penalty: Initial $13,127 · Current $13,127

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(i): The load was not well secured and properly balanced in the sling or lifting device before it was lifted more than a few inches:    a) 1641 New Market Ave, South Plainfield, NJ 07082/JP Overhead Gantry cranes: The load was secured with a chain sling hook attached directly to a beam exposing employee(s) to struck-by hazard(s).    Occurred on or about August 28, 2018.

Recent events (3)

2019-06-03 00:00:00 — J (S) $13127
2019-03-25 00:00:00 — C (S) $13127
2019-02-27 00:00:00 — Z (S) $13127

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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 343432332.

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