OSHA Inspection: EAST COAST STEEL, INC.

Issued

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $3,209 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): Ladders with structural or other defects were not immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with �1910.22(d), or replaced;    a) Fabrication: Employees were utilizing a 2 foot Husky aluminum step ladder with bent rear legs and the front leg had metal patch holding the spreader bar in place, on or about 10/30/2018.    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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(3): The employer did not ensure, when any correction or repair involved the structural integrity of the walking-working surfaces, a qualified person performed or supervised the correction or repair.    a) Fabrication: Employees were utilizing a 2 foot Husky aluminum step ladder in which the front leg contained metal patches. The patches were not made in the presence of a qualified person, on or about 10/30/2018.    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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(f)(3): Tags were not used as a means to prevent accidental injury or illness to employees who were exposed to hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, equipment or operations which were out of the ordinary, unexpected or not readily apparent. Tags were not used until such time as the identified hazard was eliminated or the hazardous operation was completed.     a) Fabrication: A tag stating do not use was not placed on a 2 foot Husky aluminum step ladder with bent rear legs and the front leg had metal patch holding the spreader bar in place, on or about 10/30/2018.    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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $4,123 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affected capacity and safe operation were performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals were not changed accordingly.    a) Facility: The employer failed to get the manufacturer's permission for the use of a jobmade man basket that was used on the forks of the forklifts, on or about 10/5/2018.    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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  a) Facility: The employer failed to get the manufacture's permission for use of a job made man basket is used on the forks of the lift, on or about 10/5/2018.  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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $4,124 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting 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.    a) Production: The employer did not ensure employees successfully completed formal instruction on the use of a forklift and did not conduct an evaluation with a written certification of the operators performance prior to allowing them to utilize a forklift to unload sheets of metal from a trailer, occurred on or about 10/5/2018.      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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $4,124 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and wherever vision was obstructed:    a) Facility, Aisle located along A Bay: When forklifts were operated in the aisle the operators were not required to slow down and sound the horn when they approached a doorway, on or about 10/5/2018.    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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

May 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $4,124 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 Arboga, belt sander/grinder was not provided with guards to protect the operator from ingoing nip points and rotating parts, observed on or about 10/5/2018.    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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

May 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) Facility located at 360 Lambs Road, Sewell, NJ, Warehouse/Production, A Bay: The Arboga, belt sander/grinder was not secured to prevent walking or moving, on or about 10/5/2018.    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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $4,124 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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, C Bay: The green temporary power tap in use had a hole in the top of the box, was secured to the workstation with a metal wire and was plugged into a flexible cord, 10/5/2018.    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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Facility, C Bay: A Jan Fan did not have a continuous path to ground, stray voltage was detected on the metal parts of the fan and the cord had been spliced. The fan was plugged into a flexible cord that was missing ground pin, 10/5/2018.  b) Facility, C Bay: The green temporary power tap which was secured to the workstation was plugged into an extension cord which was missing the ground pin,10/5/2018.  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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

May 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,261 · Current $8,434 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 10/5/2018.      EAST COAST STEEL, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD 1910.212(a)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1264724 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 13 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 1/9/2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 360 LAMBS ROAD, NEW JERSEY, 08080    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,261 · Current $8,434 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 AccurShear was not provided with a guard to prevent the operator from placing their hands in the danger zone, on or about 10/5/2018.    EAST COAST STEEL, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1264724 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 14 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 1/9/2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 360 LAMBS ROAD, NEW JERSEY, 08080    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,261 · Current $8,434 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 60 p.s.i., on 10/5/2018.    Abatement Note: 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.    EAST COAST STEEL, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD 1910.242(b), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1264724 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 16 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 1/9/2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 360 LAMBS ROAD, NEW JERSEY, 08080    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

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

May 24, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,261 · Current $8,434 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) Workers or other persons adjacent to the welding areas were not protected from the rays by noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields or were not required to wear appropriate goggles:    a) Welding area: Employees working adjacent to or passing the welding area were not protected from the welding arc rays by screens or appropriate goggles, on or about 10/5/18.    b) Plasma cutting area: Employees working adjacent to or passing the welding area were not protected from the plasma rays by screens or appropriate goggles, on or about 10/5/18.    c) Oxy torch cutting area: Employees working adjacent to or passing the welding area were not protected from the arc rays by screens or appropriate goggles, on or about 10/5/18.    EAST COAST STEEL, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD 1910.252)(b)(2)(iii), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1266279 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 1/9/2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 360 LAMBS ROAD, NEW JERSEY, 08080    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,261 · Current $8,434 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:     a) 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 10/5/2018.     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.    EAST COAST STEEL, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR ESSENTIALLY SIMILAR STANDARD 1910.305(a)(2)(ix), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 1264724 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 19 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 1/9/2018, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 360 LAMBS ROAD, NEW JERSEY, 08080    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.