HOWELL, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: ARNOLD STEEL CO., INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of ARNOLD STEEL CO., INC. in 79 RANDOLPH ROAD, HOWELL, NJ 07731 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 348472119.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ARNOLD STEEL CO., INC.
- Site address
- 79 RANDOLPH ROAD
- City
- HOWELL
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07731
- Mailing
- 79 RANDOLPH ROAD, HOWELL, NJ 07731
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 332312
- Employees
- 44
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.134 E01
- Issued
- Jan 30, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $2,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) 79 Randolph Rd, Howell, NJ - Painting Area - The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine an employee's ability to use a respirator before allowing its use. The employer allows employees to wear elastomeric half face respirators when conducting painting operations. This condition was observed on or about August 27, 2025. 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) $2800
- — Z (S) $4965
1910.252 B02 I A
- Issued
- Jan 30, 2026
- Abate by
- Feb 26, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $11,585 · Current $7,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(A): Helmets or hand shields were not used during all arc welding or arc cutting operations: a) 79 Randolph Rd, Howell, NJ - Production Floor - The employer allowed the employee to weld steel without a welding helmet or hand shield to protect the employee from the arc welding rays. This condition was observed on or about August 26, 205. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION 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) $7000
- — Z (S) $11585
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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 348472119.
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