OSHA Inspection: HEIDELBERG MATERIALS NORTHEAST LLC

Issued

Jun 26, 2025

Abate by

Jul 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $14,187 · Current $14,187

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminant's chemical state and physical form:   a) 402 Tatamy Rd., Nazareth, PA - Dryer/Kiln: On or about January 28, 2025, employees entered a confined space to perform welding and cutting work, and the employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if hazards were likely to be present which would necessitate the use of respirators.

Issued

Jun 26, 2025

Abate by

Jul 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(3): Employees exposed to the hazards created by welding, cutting, or brazing operations were not protected by personal protective equipment in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.132:    a) 402 Tatamy Rd., Nazareth, PA - Dryer/Kiln: On or about January 28, 2025, employees exposed to hazards, including but not limited to, oxygen deficiency and welding fumes, from welding and cutting in the dryer/kiln, did not wear respirators nor were any appropriate emergency respirators available.

Issued

Jun 26, 2025

Abate by

Jul 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,093 · Current $7,093

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(iv): Cutting or welding was permitted in areas before the areas were inspected by the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations:  a) 402 Tatamy Road, Nazareth PA - Dryer/Kiln: On or about January 28, 2025, the employer did not have the individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations inspect the dryer/kiln prior to welding and cutting.

Issued

Jun 26, 2025

Abate by

Jul 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $7,093 · Current $7,093

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(1)(ii): Welders did not place welding cable and other equipment so that it was clear of passageways, ladders, and stairways:   a) 402 Tatamy Rd., Nazareth, PA - Dryer/Kiln: On or about January 28, 2025, welding cables and a fan were placed in the entry to the dryer/kiln in a fashion that obstructed the only passageway and escape route for employees.

Issued

Jun 26, 2025

Abate by

Jul 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $9,457 · Current $9,457

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii):Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least:  a) 402 Tatamy Rd., Nazareth, PA (Parked Truck): On or about January 28, 2025, an oxygen cylinder and an acetylene cylinder were stored next to each other on a cart without protective barriers between them exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Jun 26, 2025

Abate by

Jul 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:   a) 402 Tatamy Rd., Nazareth, PA (Parked Truck): On or about January 28, 2025, an oxygen cylinder and an acetylene cylinder were improperly stored without caps on the cylinders as per 3.3.8 of the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965.

Issued

Jun 26, 2025

Abate by

Jul 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $14,187 · Current $14,187

Hazardous substances X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.254(d)(1): Workmen assigned to operate or maintain arc welding equipment were not acquainted with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.254(d) and 29 CFR 1910.252(a), (b), and (c).   a) 402 Tatamy Rd., Nazareth, PA (Parked Truck): On or about January 28, 2025, workmen assigned to operate and maintain arc welding equipment for the work performed at the Nazareth site were not acquainted with the requirements in 1910.252 (a), (b), and (c) as required by this section.

Issued

Jun 26, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,823 · Current $11,823

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910:   a) 402 Tatamy Rd., Nazareth, PA (Garage below Manager's office): On or about January 28, 2025, electrical box working spaces were obstructed by multiple items including shelving on wheels, a ladder, a vacuum, fire extinguisher, and electrical equipment, which prevented examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance in accordance with this standard.