Inspection 346829658 OPENED JUL 13, 2023Closed
144 B St Cypress Recreation Park, Port Reading, NJ 07064 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Berto Construction Inc. has 12 OSHA inspections on record in New Jersey, the first in 1983.
OSHA's last visit started on Jul 13, 2023 as a planned inspection, in Port Reading.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 21 citation items: 18 serious and 3 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $47,128 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $39,878, down 15%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.1153, silica dust in construction (6 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,080. Berto Construction Inc. averages $17,154 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Inspection 345053029 OPENED DEC 8, 2020Closed
625 Leesville Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $6,827 | $6,827 | May 13, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1) · Silica dust in construction |
Serious | $6,827 | $6,827 | May 13, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i) · Silica dust in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(ii) · Silica dust in construction |
Serious | $6,827 | $6,827 | May 13, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(iii) · Silica dust in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(1)(iv) · Silica dust in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(4) · Silica dust in construction |
Serious | $6,827 | $6,827 | May 13, 2021 | Final |
Inspection 342840956 OPENED DEC 13, 2017Closed
Route 1 And Forest Haven Blvd., Edison, NJ 08817 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341414183 OPENED APR 19, 2016Closed
Interstate 80 Westbound Bridge Over Route 46, Denville, NJ 07834 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $4,900 | $7,000 | May 19, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $4,900 | $0 | May 19, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $700 | $0 | May 19, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 313978231 OPENED JAN 7, 2010Closed
Smith Road (cr 656) 0ver Route 440 Ramp, Keasbey, NJ 08832 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311056907 OPENED JAN 5, 2009Closed
Route 120 North, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 311059000 OPENED JUL 3, 2007Closed
Newark Airport, Near Terminal A, Behind Bldg. #4, Newark, NJ 07105 · Site Preparation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(i)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Nov 21, 2007 | Final |
Inspection 308627686 OPENED APR 9, 2007Closed
Route 23, Route 46, Route 80, Wayne, NJ 07470 · All Other Specialty Trade Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
4 older inspections
Inspection 301956959 OPENED APR 22, 1999Closed
20 West Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 302132618 OPENED APR 14, 1999Closed
160 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.52(d)(1) · Occupational noise exposure |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $0 | Jun 8, 1999 | Final |
Inspection 106749534 OPENED OCT 28, 1994Closed
Washington Crossing Bridge, Titusville, NJ 08560 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Dec 6, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $360 | $360 | Dec 6, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.59(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $360 | $360 | Dec 6, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.95(a) · Criteria for personal protective equipment |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Dec 6, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.106(a) · Working over or near water |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Dec 6, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1926.1051(a) · Stairways and Ladders: general requirements |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Dec 6, 1994 | Closed |
Inspection 11271293 OPENED AUG 23, 1983Closed
1951 E Linden Ave, Linden, NJ 07036 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1983 | Closed |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.
Nov 8, 2021, Rahway: Hospitalization · fractures · chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
An employee was loading a flatbed trailer when his boot got stuck. He fell off the trailer to the ground, suffering a cut on the head and three broken ribs.
Nov 21, 2020, Rahway: Hospitalization · fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. · multiple trunk locations
The safety cones closing off a lane of traffic were being cleaned up at the end of a shift. An employee was in the basket of the traffic control truck, picking up the cones, when a passing SUV crashed into a guide rail and then into the truck. The employee suffered a head laceration, internal injuries and bleeding, and a fractured pelvis.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.29 · Injury and illness log
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1)
(b) Implementation—(1) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1)
(1) General. The employer shall provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee is fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace. The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator.
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)
(2) Deep breathing. In a normal standing position, the subject shall breathe slowly and deeply, taking caution so as not to hyperventilate.
29 CFR 1926.1051 · Stairways and Ladders: general requirements
29 CFR 1926.106 · Working over or near water
29 CFR 1926.1153 · Silica dust in construction
29 CFR 1926.152 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training
29 CFR 1926.500 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.502 · Fall protection systems
29 CFR 1926.52 · Occupational noise exposure
29 CFR 1926.59 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1926.651 · Excavations
29 CFR 1926.95 · Criteria for personal protective equipment
Other poured concrete foundation and structure contractors employers in New Jersey
- Sosa Construction, LLC Bayonne · 15 citations · $32,245
- J. F. Builders, Inc. Sea Isle City · 14 citations · $23,933
- Elite C Construction Corporation Bordentown · 19 citations · $103,840
- Metropolis Construction Corp. Piscataway · 11 citations · $12,820
- Michael J. Wright Construction Co. Inc. Montvale · 12 citations · $30,175
- Urus Construction Corporation Manchester · 4 citations · $14,188
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.