PISCATAWAY, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: J. FLETCHER CREAMER & SON, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of J. FLETCHER CREAMER & SON, INC. in RIVER ROAD BRIDGE/287, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854 (NAICS 237310). OSHA activity number 347198962.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- J. FLETCHER CREAMER & SON, INC.
- Site address
- RIVER ROAD BRIDGE/287
- City
- PISCATAWAY
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 08854
- Mailing
- 101 E. BROADWAY, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 237310
- Employees
- 850
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $16,131
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1)of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 in that employees were exposed to being struck by piping and components. A) J. Fletcher Creamer & Sons - River Road Bridge/287 NJ 08854 On January 05, 2024, J. Fletcher Creamer and Sons employees at River Road Bridge/287 NJ were exposed to being struck by piping and fittings when they were working adjacent to a new Nat Gas pipeline that was under pneumatic testing at approximately 90 psi. Employees were cleaning, wrapping, leak testing with green soap and conducting a halide test. Use of pneumatic pressure testing is a recognized hazard as addressed by: (ANSI/ASME) Standards B31.8-1986, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems Standard; Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Pressure Testing Standard. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.
Recent events (2)
- — C (S) $16131
- — Z (S) $16131
1926.21 B02
- Issued
- Jul 2, 2024
- Abate by
- Jul 22, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $16,131
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer failed instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury. A) J. Fletcher Creamer & Sons - River Road Bridge/287 NJ 08854 - On January 05, 2024, the employer failed to train its employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions during the pressure testing of a new NAT-GAS pipeline. Employees were in close proximity cleaning, wrapping pipe and leak testing while the pressure test was taking place. This condition exposed employees to explosion hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — C (S) $16131
- — Z (S) $16131
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347198962.
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