OSHA Inspection: FB INTERNATIONAL INC

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish 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 where employees are exposed to fall hazards when lifted in a man basket on a forklift:   a) At our near 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Red Metal Cage - Throughout Warehouse: : a red metal warehouse made box  was utilized to lift up personnel on a forklift for different tasks for a several year period. This operation was last observed, on or about 7/4/23

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $5,284 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.   a) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ -Carpentry Department - Chop Saw: employees were exposed to tripping hazards as they had to step over an eight inch high dust collecting  duct installed on the floor next to a chop saw, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $5,284 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure that guardrails met the requirement that mid rails are installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface.   a)  1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ -Walkway to Lunch Room: employees were exposed to a 15 foot fall hazard while walking on the elevated walkway with a missing mid rail, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   a) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Exit from Warehouse to Dumpster Area:  A cart and lumber were stored in the exit path reducing the path to approximately 12", on or about 7/5/23.  b)  1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ -Exit from Metal Department: A ladder and a garbage can were protruding into the exit path, on or about 7/5/23.  c) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ -  Exit from Graphics: Rolls of fabric were protruding into the exit path, on or about 7/5/23.  d) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ -Exit from Carpet Department: Rolls of materials and pallets were totally blocking the exit door, on or about 7/8/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,522 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:   a) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Throughout Warehouse: Employees did not have a clear indication of the direction of travel to exit the building in an emergency, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 10, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,687 · Current $2,641 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:   a)  1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Exit from Warehouse to Dumpster Area: A non-illuminated sign was installed over the EXIT door, on or about 7/5/23.  b)  1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ -Doble Exit Door Behind Graphics:  A non-illuminated sign was installed over the EXIT door, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $5,284 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.  a)  1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Throughout Warehouse: The training of several operators of  Propane fueled PITs and Electric PIT did not include lecture, written material, demonstrations performed by the trainer, practical exercises and evaluation of the operator's performance, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $10,938 · Current $6,164 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  a)  1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Carpentry Shop - Sega Squadratrice Table Saw: Employee was exposed to amputation hazards while engaged in wood cutting operations utilizing a table saw that was not guarded, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $4,403 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(c)(2): Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Carpentry Shop - Sega Squadratrice Table Saw: Employee was exposed to struck by hazards while engaged in plywood ripping operations utilizing a table saw that was not equipped with a spreader, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,813 · Current $4,403 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.213(c)(3): Hand-fed ripsaw(s) did not have non kickback fingers or dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw to pick up the material or to throw it back toward the operator:  a) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Carpentry Shop - Sega Squadratrice Table Saw: Employee was exposed to struck by hazards while engaged in plywood ripping operations utilizing a table saw that was not equipped with a kickback finger, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $5,284 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:   a) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Electric Department - Work Table:  A Relocatable Power Tap electric cord attached with metal straps onto the work table was not used in accordance with the listing and/or labeling, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,522 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  a) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Carpentry Shop -  Electric Panel between shelves: The electric breakers that controlled the lights as well as motors were blocked by a plywood box and a cart, on or about 7/5/23.  b)  1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Carpentry Shop -  Electric Panel at corner: The electric breakers that controlled the lights as well as motors were blocked by tables and other materials, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,250 · Current $3,522 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2): Temporary electrical power and lighting installations of 600 volts, nominal, or less were used for purposes other than those permitted in subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this paragraph:  (A) Employer used temporary electrical power for purposes, or duration in excess of, what is approved by this regulation.   a) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Metal Furniture Department - Right Saw:  A Relocatable Power Tap electric cord was utilized to power a saw, on or about 7/5/23.  b) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Metal Furniture Department - Left Saw:  A Relocatable Power Tap electric cord was utilized to power a saw, on or about 7/5/23.  c) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Electric Department - Work Table:  A Relocatable Power Tap electric cord was utilized to provide power at the work table, on or about 7/5/23.

Issued

Dec 13, 2023

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,376 · Current $5,284 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:   a) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Metal Furniture Department - Left Saw:  A Relocatable Power Tap electric cord was attached with metal straps onto the drywall finish, on or about 7/5/23.  b) 1 Raritan Rd., Oakland NJ - Metal Furniture Department - Right Saw:  An electric cord was attached with metal straps onto the drywall finish, on or about 7/5/23.