OSHA Inspection: COMANCHE STAINLESS LLC

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a):Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers was not provided, used, and/or maintained.   a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop - Protective personal equipment such as a hard hat was not used during Metal Beam moving operations.    Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2058.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:   a) Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop - The employer did not provide information on Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134 to employees who voluntarily used N95 dust masks while performing work duties such as but not limited to cleaning the warehouse and polishing scrap metal.  Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2058.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop: Service & maintenance is performed on metal-working machinery including polishing and buffing machine(s) by employee(s) such as mechanic(s) & operator(s), where no safety program was established including energy control procedures, employee training and periodic audits to provide effective prevention of injury from unexpected start-up or release of stored energy.  Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:  a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop - Employees were exposed to struck by hazards while a 800lb Metal Beam was being transported by a Yale Sit-Down propane powered forklift (Model#ERC050; Serial#A968NO5211J) utilizing an unapproved boom attachment, the Boom Attachment has no Model/Serial# as it was made by employer. The forklift truck's data and capacity plates were not changed to reflect the attachment.   Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).  a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop - Training and Evaluation was not done for all employees operating Forklift Trucks. Training to include, but not limited to: -Truck safety related topics and workplace related topics to include Company employees assisting in forklift operations and standing nearby and use of attachments.  -Evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace, to include seatbelt use.  Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.178(o)(1): Load(s) on powered industrial truck(s) were not stable or safely arranged:   a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop - Employees  moved 800lb steel beams using a basket hitch configuration while holding the load to help steer it and keep it in the sling, exposing them to struck by hazards.    Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2058.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:  a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop: Inspection and certification records were not maintained as required for the Hoist at Station C27.  Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2158.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)(iv): The employer did not ensure that worn, cracked or distorted parts such as pins, bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and clamping devices were changed when needed.  a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop: Employee(s) operating the Stokvis Hoist mounted to the overhead crane, were using hooks that were broken, missing the safety locking device, exposing them to struck-by hazards.   Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): The employer did not ensure that repairs or replacements of crane hooks were provided promptly as needed for safe operation.  a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop: The hook of the Stokvis Hoist mounted to the overhead crane, was missing the safety locking device. The hook was not replaced or repaired before use, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.   Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.184(c)(7): Slings shall be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads:   a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop - The Employer did not provide padding or protection to prevent slings from damage when employees use them to move customer product between the front and back of the shop.   Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.184(c)(9): Employee(s) were not kept clear of load(s) suspended, or about to be lifted by sling(s)   a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop - Employees were permitted to work under an elevated beam (Angle), that was attached by sling to the forklift being moved to a staging area of the shop.   Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $6452.00

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29 CFR  1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective:  a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop - Employees use synthetic slings for moving product through the shop. Damaged or defective slings were not removed from service.  Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6452.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.184(i)(1): Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:  a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop- The Employer did not ensure that Employees used slings with identification tags that indicated the type of synthetic web material and rated capacity, while engaged in the movement of customer product with the Yale Forklift.   Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2058.00 Reduced

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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)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop: The employer did not ensure that  sanding machines in the shop were properly guarded as covers were missing from parts of the machines, exposing machine operators to caught in hazards. a-Ramco Time Saver. b- Big Yellow-sanding machine. c-Garrison Machinery Co Time Saver. d-Ramco Buffer Machine.  Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $2158.00 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop:  A written program was not developed & implemented for chemical hazard communication to employee(s) who work with chemical products used in metal polishing and cleaning. These products include lubricants, paints and cleaners with flammable & simple irritant properties.  Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):  a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop: The Employer did not have safety data sheets for the lubricants, paints & cleaners used at the site.  Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.

Issued

2024-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-01-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a)Comanche Stainless LLC dba Diamond Brite Metals /333 Cedar Ave/Middlesex, NJ 08846 - Shop: Employees were not trained to know the hazards of chemical products used in metal polishing at the site,  to include lubricants, paints & cleaners.  Condition noted on or about 6/11/2024.