OSHA Inspection: BENNETT HEAT TREATING AND BRAZING CO. INC.

Issued

2023-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $4600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of every workroom was not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition.  a. 690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ  The employer did not ensure that walking surfaces were kept clean and dry.  Employees were exposed to slip hazards from the water and oil on the floor around or near Furnace 909.    Violation observed 08/19/2022

Issued

2023-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $7200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):  Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a. 690  Ferry Street, Newark, NJ  The employer did not ensure that employees utilized protective face equipment.  Employees operated furnaces without adequate face protection to protect employees from fire jumping from furnaces during quenching.   Violation occurred on and about 08/17/2022

Issued

2023-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10938.00 · Current $7200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains that were seven (7) or less feet from the floor or platform were not enclosed:   a.  690 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105.  The employer did not ensure that sprockets and chains were guarded.  Employees operated Furnace 909A where the sprocket wheel and chain were not guarded to prevent employees from having any body part enter the powered apparatus.  Violation observed on  08/19/2022