OSHA Inspection: MEN OF STEEL ENTERPRISES, LLC.

Issued

2020-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13359.00 · Current $8500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i): LP-Gas Containers were not stored in a manner to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damange, or tampering by unauthorized persons;    a- Outside of Facility, Route 130 South, Florence NJ: LP-compressed gas containers used to power the facility fork trucks, were stored laying on the ground, laying within weeds, etc. and not in a manner to minimize physical damage. Condition observed on or about 08/01/19.

Issued

2020-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  a- Outside of Facility, Route 130 South, Florence NJ: Liquified Petroleum gas containers were not secured from being knocked over.  Condition observed on or about 08/01/19.

Issued

2020-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13359.00 · Current $8500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:    a- 2039 Route 130 South, Florence NJ: Two facility fork trucks/powered industrial vehicles were being operated without operating back up alarms or lights.  Condition observed on or about 08/26/19.     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.

Issued

2020-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5725.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(viii): Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt, fluorescent lighting circuits were not listed and marked "SWD":    a- 2039 Route 130 South, Florence NJ: Circuit breakers were frequently used as switches, controlling the power to the warehouse lighting.  As such these circuit breakers were not being used as per their manufacturer's requirements and were not listed or marked "SWD". Condition observed on or about 08/01/19 & 08/26/19.     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.

Issued

2020-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(b)(1): Cable connectors not of the load break type, fuses, terminal lugs, or cable splice connections were used as disconnecting means of electric power and lighting circuits:    a- 2039 Route 130 South, Florence NJ: Circuit breakers were frequently used as switches, controlling the power to the warehouse lighting.  As such these circuit breakers were not being used as per their manufacturer's requirements. Condition observed on or about 08/01/19 & 08/26/19.     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.

Issued

2020-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7634.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a- Interior Lighting Panel #2A - 2039 Route 130 South, Florence NJ: The exterior of the circuit breaker box contained several unprotected openings and within the box unused openings, between circuit breakers, were not effectively closed.  Condition observed on or about 12/11/18.     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.

Issued

2020-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition:    a- 2039 Route 130 South, Florence NJ: The facility bathrooms were not maintained in sanitary condition.  Condition observed on or about 08/01/19.     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.