OSHA Inspection: GARVEY CORPORATION

Issued

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,256 · Current $6,335 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish the employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to unguarded pinch points:   a) Production Floor: Where point of operation guarding was not feasible, the employer did not develop and implement a written minimum safe distance program for the protection of employees who operated the Verson All Steel Press Brake, serial #16185304. Observed on or about the 6/9/22  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

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,153 · Current $3,791 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used eye protection that provided side protection when there was a hazard from flying objects.  a) Pre Assembly Area : An employee was observed using a hand held grinder to cut a steel chain while wearing prescription glasses with a plastic slide on film.  The film did not remain in place creating an opening along the side of the glasses. Observed on or about 6/21/22.  b) Fabrication Area: An employee was observed using a drill press while wearing prescription glasses with a plastic slide on film.  The film did not remain in place creating an opening along the side of the glasses. Observed on or about 6/9/22.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(3):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards wore eye protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection that could be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses:  a) Pre Assembly Area : An employees was observed using a hand held grinder to cut a steel chain while only wearing prescription glasses and not ANSI rated safety glasses, on or about 6/21/22.  b) Welding Fabrication Area: An employee was observed operating a drill press while only wearing prescription glasses and not ANSI rated safety glasses, on or about 6/21/22.  c) Final Assembly: An employee that processes materials using equipment, such as, but not limited to, drill press, sheer and sander, only wore prescription glasses and not ANSI rated safety glasses, on or about 6/21/22.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,256 · Current $6,335 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a)	Fabrication Department:  Employees did not utilize lockout tagout procedures when clearing jammed pieces of metal from inside of the Amada LCG 3015, observed on 6/9/22.  b)	Fabrication Department:  Employees did not utilize lockout tagout procedures when removing fabricated pieces of metal from inside of the Amada ENSIS AJ Series Laser Cutting Machine, observed on 7/12/22.  c)	Fabrication Department: Employees did not utilize lockout tagout procedures when cleaning and servicing the Timesavers Incorporated Series 22 sanding machine, on or about 6/9/22.   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

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,256 · Current $6,335 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  a) Fabrication Department: Locks were not provided to employees that cleaned and serviced the Timesavers Incorporated Series 22 sanding machine, on or about 6/9/22.   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

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,256 · Current $6,335 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    a)	Fabrication Department:  Authorized employees that cleared jammed pieces of metal from inside of the Amada LCG 3015 did not receive training on the procedures necessary to lock and tagout the machine, observed on 6/9/22.  b)	Fabrication Department:  Authorized employees  that removed fabricated pieces of metal from inside of the Amada ENSIS AJ Series Laser Cutting Machine did not receive training on the procedures necessary to lock and tagout the machine, observed on 7/12/22.  c)	Fabrication Department: Authorized employees that cleaned and serviced the Timesavers Incorporated Series 22 sanding machine did not receive training on the procedures necessary to lock and tagout the machine, on or about 6/9/22.   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

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,357 · Current $8,870 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) Final Assembly: The front rotating wheel on the side of the Dayton 6X9 Belt Sander, Model # 6Y001A, lot # 200404 was not guarded to protect employees against an in-going nip point . On or about 6/9/22  b) Machine Shop: The spindle to the left of the headstock on the Hardinge Lathe chuck was not guarded to protect employees against rotating parts. On or about 6/9/22  c) Machine Shop: The Chuck and Tail Stock on the Cadillac Lathe MFG 060096 were not guarded to protect employees against rotating parts. On or about 6/9/22  d) Machine Shop: The Chuck and Tail Stock on the Cadillac Lathe MFG 0500712 were not guarded to protect employees against rotating parts. On or about 6/9/22  e) Machine Shop: The Chuck and Tail Stock on the Sharp 2160 Ser# L15005 were not guarded to protect employees against rotating parts. On or about 6/9/22  f) Fabrication Area across from Time Saver: The rotating spindles on the Fiber Wheel and the Fiber Brush were not guarded to protect employees against rotating parts. On or about 6/9/22  g) Fabrication Area next to Time Saver: The rotating spindle on the Fiber wheel was not guarded to protect employees against rotating parts. On or about 6/9/22  h) Fabrication Area next to Time Saver: The front wheel on the side of the horizontal belt sander  was not guarded to protect employees against an in-going nip point. On or about 6/9/22  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

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,256 · Current $6,335 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)Fabrication area: The guard covering the punch on the Niagara Punch Press did not adjust to the base of the work rest, exposing employees to crushing hazards. The guard did not adjust to less than 2 1/4 inches from the work rest, on or about. Observed on or about 6/9/22.  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

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 22, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,153 · Current $3,791 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I. and used with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment:  a) CNC Router behind machine shop: Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was set and operating at 60 P.S.I. Observed on 6/23/22  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,256 · Current $6,335 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 one hour.   a)  Pre Assembly Area:  Cylinders of acetylene and oxygen used for torch cutting were stored next to each other and not separated by a fire resistant barrier measuring at least five feet in height, on or about 6/09/22.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $6,153 · Current $3,791 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(ix): Lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard   a) Fabrication Welding area: A light attached to the Sears 3/4 H.P. bench grinder  was not provided with a guard to protect it from accidental contact or breakage, observed on or about 6/9/22.  b) Machine shop:  A light attached to the Lagun Republic milling machine  was not provided with a guard to protect it from accidental contact or breakage, observed on or about 6/9/22.  c) Machine shop:  A 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 6/9/22.  d) Machine shop:  A light attached to the Alliance milling machine  was not provided with a guard to protect it from accidental contact or breakage, observed on or about 6/9/22.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iii):Monthly inspections of hooks, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, were not performed:  a) Brake Department:  A monthly written certification record that included the date of the inspection, the signature of the inspector and the identification of the hook was not maintained for the inspection of the hooks on the 3 ton Harrington Crane, on or about 6/9/22.  b) Final Assembly:  A monthly written certification record that included the date of the inspection, the signature of the inspector and the identification of the hook was not maintained for the inspection of the hooks on the  three Equiprite hoists used on the Harrington one ton Tiger Track crane,  on or about 6/9/22.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 7, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  a) Brake Department:  A monthly written certification record that included the date of the inspection, the signature of the inspector and the identification of the chain was not maintained for the inspection of the chain on the 3 ton Harrington Crane, on or about 6/9/22.  b) Final Assembly:  A monthly written certification record that included the date of the inspection, the signature of the inspector and the identification of the chain was not maintained for the inspection of the chains on the  three Essington hoists used on the Harrington one ton Tiger Track crane,  on or about 6/9/22.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Oct 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not provide training to employees who used chemicals such as, but not limited to, Dykem, isopropyl alcohol, oxygen, acetylene and welding wire, on or about 6/9/22.

Issued

Aug 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2):29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2)  An establishment that had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee.   Garvey Corporation located at 208 South Route 73, Blue Anchor, NJ 08037: On or about 6/9/22, the employer failed during calendar year 2022, to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A or equivalent by 3/2/2022.  The establishment employed 108 employees and was classified as NAICS 333922 during calendar year 2021.