OSHA Inspection: JOEL TANIS & SONS

Issued

Aug 8, 2023

Abate by

Aug 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $10,938

General-duty citation text

1910.178(m)(7) Brakes were not set and/or wheel blocks were not in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers, or railroad cars while loading and unloading:  a)17-68 River Rd. Fair Lawn, NJ: On or about April 11, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by and crushing hazards from an unsecured cement truck that moved while discharging cement from the cement mixer. Employees operating the cement truck leave the truck with the engine running to discharge the cement from the cement mixer.   1) The employer does not require the drivers to take necessary steps to adequately secure the vehicle and keep the vehicle from moving when discharging cement. 2) The employer did not ensure the drivers were trained on how to properly secure the vehicle and read the operation manuals when discharging cement from the trucks.

Issued

Aug 8, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $7,813

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.  a) 17-68 River Road Fair Lawn, NJ: The employer did not report the in-patient hospitalization of an employee to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours. On 04/19/2023 OSHA was notified of a work-related injury of an employee that occurred on 04/11/2023 requiring in in-patient hospitalization.