OSHA Inspection: ELEVATOR DOORS INC

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Sep 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.25(b)(1):The employer did not ensure that handrails, stair rail systems, or guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.28:  a.) 15 Jane St Paterson NJ: Employees were exposed to fall hazards while going downstairs to access an air compressor. The employer did not ensure that handrails, stair rail systems, or guardrail systems were provided in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.28 on or about March 22, 2023.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Sep 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $6,813 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a.) 15 Jane St Paterson NJ: Employees were exposed to fall hazards while accessing the boiler room. The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems on or about March 22, 2023.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Sep 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $5,311 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b):"Compressed gases." The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.  a.) 15 Jane St Paterson NJ: Employees were exposed to projectile hazards while working next to two nitrogen tanks that were not secured, on or about March 22, 2023.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Sep 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $4,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:  a.) 15 Jane St Paterson NJ: Employees were exposed to Acetone, Formaldehyde and Methylene Chloride while assembling/painting elevator structures using latex disposable gloves. The employer did not properly assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of the proper personal protective equipment on or about March 22, 2023.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Sep 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $5,469 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(c)(1)(ii):Screens. When welding must be performed in a space entirely screened on all sides, the screens shall be so arranged that no serious restriction of ventilation exists. It is desirable to have the screens so mounted that they are about 2 feet (0.61 m) above the floor unless the work is performed at so low a level that the screen must be extended nearer to the floor to protect nearby workers from the glare of welding.  a) 15 Jane St Paterson NJ- first floor: Employees were exposed to ultraviolet radiation while manufacturing elevator structures when welding. The employer did ensure that welding was performed in a space entirely screened on all sides, on or about March 22, 2023.  a) 15 Jane St Paterson NJ- second floor: Employees were exposed to ultraviolet radiation while manufacturing elevator structures. The employer did ensure that welding was performed in a space entirely screened on all sides, on or about March 22, 2023.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Sep 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $4,687

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.  a.) 15 Jane St Paterson NJ- 1st floor welding area: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while welding. The employer did not ensure electrical equipment was used or installed in accordance with instructions. Electrical quad boxes used to power an exhaust vent and welding equipment was not mounted, on or about March 22, 2023.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Sep 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $6,250

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), whichever was greater:  a) 15 Jane St Paterson NJ, 2nd floor, welding area: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while manufacturing elevator structures. The employer did not ensure electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), on or about March 22, 2023.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Abate by

Sep 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $4,845 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  a) 15 Jane St Paterson NJ: Employees use unlabeled portable containers to store acetone and lacquer thinner. The employer did not ensure a Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals was labeled on the containers, on or about March 22, 2023.