KEYPORT, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: METHOD ASSOCIATES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of METHOD ASSOCIATES, INC. in 120 FRANCIS STREET SUITE 2, KEYPORT, NJ 07735 (NAICS 326199). OSHA activity number 347854291.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- METHOD ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Site address
- 120 FRANCIS STREET SUITE 2
- City
- KEYPORT
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07735
- Mailing
- 120 FRANCIS STREET SUITE 2, KEYPORT, NJ 07735
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 326199
- Employees
- 18
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2025
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $6,620 · Current $4,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) Inline Room, 20 Francis Street, Keyport, NJ: An employee was exposed to amputation hazards. An employee was inspecting the quality of products produced on the C1 Thermal Former Machine when her left hand came in contact with the cutter. The employee sustained an amputation of the left hand pinky and partial amputation of the next three fingers. Observed on 10/01/2024 b) Tool Room, 20 Francis Street, Keyport, NJ: Employees were exposed to hazards associated with an unguarded drill press. Employees would operate the Bridgeport Drill press with the guard removed from the unit. Observed on or about 10/30/2024. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4800
- — Z (S) $6620
1904.39 A02
- Issued
- Mar 4, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,729 · Current $2,400 Reduced
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) 120 Francis Street, Keyport, NJ: Employer failed to report an amputation in the required 24 hour time requirement. An employee was inspecting the quality of products produced on the C1 Thermoformer unit when the left hand came in contact with the cutter. The employee sustained the a complete amputation of the pinky and partial amputation of the three other fingers. Observed on or about 10/01/2024 NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $2400
- — Z (O) $4729
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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 347854291.
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