OSHA Inspection: FORTEX CONTRACTORS CORPORATION

Issued

2026-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2128.00 · Current $2128.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a) Worksite was located at Gourmet Glatt Kosher, Bennetts Mills Plaza; 2275 W County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527  Two workers were exposed to fall and health hazards while working on the building's upper exterior wall elevation as they were not trained by  their employer in fall protection, global harmonization and personal protective equipment to do the work.  Violation occurred on or about December 10, 2025.  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.

Issued

2026-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $4965.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.453(b)(2)(v):A body belt with lanyard attached to the boom or basket was not worn by employee(s) working from an aerial lift:  a) Worksite was located at Gourmet Glatt Kosher, Bennetts Mills Plaza; 2275 W County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527  Two workers were exposed to fall hazards while working on the building's upper exterior wall elevation from a JLG Model 600AJ Articulating Boom Lift while they were not using fall protection.  Violation occurred on or about December 10, 2025.  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.

Issued

2026-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3547.00 · Current $3547.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(e)(1):Where respiratory protection was required by this section, the employer did not provide each employee an appropriate respirator that complied with the requirements of this paragraph and 29 CFR 1910.134:  a) Worksite was located at Gourmet Glatt Kosher, Bennetts Mills Plaza; 2275 W County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527  Two workers were exposed to health hazards while working with Poly-Bond on the building's upper exterior wall elevation as they were not provided manufacturer required respirators to protect them from inhaling respirable silica dust.  Violation occurred on or about December 10, 2025.  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.

Issued

2026-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(e)(2):Where respirator use is required by this section, the employer did not institute a respiratory protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134:  a) Worksite was located at Gourmet Glatt Kosher, Bennetts Mills Plaza; 2275 W County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527  The employer exposed two workers to health hazards as they did not have a respiratory protection program in place to raise the workers awareness to the hazards they were subject to while working with chemicals such as Poly-Bond.  Violation occurred on or about December 10, 2025.  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.

Issued

2026-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-03-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2128.00 · Current $2128.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.1153(i)(1):The employer did not include respirable crystalline silica in the program established to comply with the hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200), and did not ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of crystalline silica and safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the provisions of HCS and paragraph (i)(2) of this section to ensure that hazards associated with cancer, lung effects, immune system effects, and kidney effects are addressed:  a) Worksite was located at Gourmet Glatt Kosher, Bennetts Mills Plaza; 2275 W County Line Road, Jackson, NJ 08527  Two workers were exposed to health hazards while working with Poly-Bond on the building's upper exterior wall elevation as they were not provided with a hazcom program  or training to help them identify the hazards of inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust.  Violation occurred on or about December 10, 2025.  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.