Since 1982, OSHA inspectors have visited American Galvanizing in New Jersey 8 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jan 24, 2018 after a complaint, in Hammonton.
In all, OSHA issued 14 citation items: 10 serious and 4 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $21,464; today they stand at $16,075, 25% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.120 (hazardous waste operations and emergency response), 4 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. American Galvanizing averages $6,800 across 1 cited inspection.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
Inspection 339891673 OPENED AUG 7, 2014Closed
Complaint · Complete · Safety · 57 employees at the site · Closed Aug 13, 2014
1919 State Highway 54, Hammonton, NJ 08037 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Mar 2, 2018, Hammonton: Hospitalization · crushing injuries · foot (feet), unspecified
An employee was loading material onto a metal catwalk when a forklift hit the catwalk, causing it to fall off the dunnage supporting it and onto the employee's foot. His foot was crushed and required hospitalization.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.120 · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(ii)
(ii) The individual in charge of the ICS shall identify, to the extent possible, all hazardous substances or conditions present and shall address as appropriate site analysis, use of engineering controls, maximum exposure limits, hazardous substance handling procedures, and use of any new technologies.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ia)
(A) An understanding of what hazardous substances are, and the risks associated with them in an incident.
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iia)
(A) Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk assessment techniques.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.