OSHA Inspection: CHROMA COLOR CORPORATION

Issued

Dec 23, 2025

Abate by

Jan 23, 2026

Penalty

Initial $7,093 · Current $7,093

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.   (a) Chroma Color Corporation, 11 Kari Dr, Lambertville, NJ 08530/Platform floor in front of the drum dumper on L4 - The employer failed to maintain the walking-working surface in the L4 area in front of the drum dumper, exposing employees to trip hazards. Specifically, there was a man-made hole approximately 3 inches by 6 inches, created to allow workers to remove drums from the bottom of the drum dumper using a pole.  Condition noted on or about 06/26/2025.

Issued

Dec 23, 2025

Abate by

Jan 23, 2026

Penalty

Initial $7,093 · Current $7,093

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  (a)Chroma Color Corporation, 11 Kari Dr, Lambertville, NJ 08530/Drum Dumper/Elevator on L4 - The employer did not conduct an annual periodic inspection to ensure the procedures and requirements of this standard were followed. This condition exposed employees to  amputation hazards.   Condition occurred on or about 06/24/2025.

Issued

Dec 23, 2025

Abate by

Jan 23, 2026

Penalty

Initial $14,187 · Current $14,187

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.  (a) Chroma Color Corporation, 11 Kari Dr, Lambertville, NJ 08530/Drum Dumper/Elevator on L4 - An employee troubleshooting a jammed drum had not been trained on lockout/tagout procedures to ensure all energy sources were de-energized and to protect against stored energy. This condition exposed the employee to amputation hazards.   Condition occurred on or about 06/24/2025.

Issued

Dec 23, 2025

Abate by

Jan 23, 2026

Penalty

Initial $14,187 · Current $14,187

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(2):The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:  (a) Chroma Color Corporation, 11 Kari Dr, Lambertville, NJ 08530 - Drum Dumper/Elevator L4 - A drum became stuck, and the equipment was not shut down using proper lockout/tagout procedures to prevent injury. This condition exposed employees to amputation hazards.   Condition occurred on or about 06/24/2025.

Issued

Dec 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $14,187 · Current $14,187

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid:   (a) Chroma Color Corporation, 11 Kari Dr, Lambertville, NJ 08530, L4 area:  The employee did not receive medical treatment immediately after the incident, which occurred at approximately 10:15 PM. Emergency services were not contacted until 10:36 PM, and EMS arrived at approximately 10:48 PM. This resulted in a 33-minute delay in the injured employee receiving medical care.  Condition occurred on or about 06/24/2025.

Issued

Dec 23, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by moving parts.  (a) Chroma Color Corporation, 11 Kari Dr, Lambertville, NJ 08530,/Drum Dumper/Elevator on L4 - The guard provided to protect workers was not affixed and exposed workers to moving parts.     Condition occurred on or about 06/24/2025.