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Tec-Cast, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Carlstadt, New Jersey · Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) · NAICS 331524

20inspections
88citation items
$51,643current penalties
Aug 28, 2018last inspection

Since 1975, OSHA inspectors have visited Tec-Cast, Inc. in New Jersey 20 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Aug 28, 2018 after a complaint, in Carlstadt.

In all, OSHA issued 88 citation items: 56 serious, 2 repeat and 30 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $89,129; today they stand at $51,643, 42% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.212 (machine guarding), 7 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Tec-Cast, Inc. averages $15,116 across 1 cited inspection.

1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.

Tec-Cast, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1975 to 2018
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 343421046 OPENED AUG 28, 2018Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 70 employees at the site · Closed Apr 2, 2024

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · Nonferrous Metal Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$3,978$2,387Feb 11, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Feb 11, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Feb 11, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$6,630$3,978Feb 11, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
Serious$9,282$5,569Feb 11, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$5,304$3,182Feb 11, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(1) · Silica dust in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 11, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1053(j)(3)(i)(a) · Silica dust in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 11, 2019Final

Inspection 314681917 OPENED JAN 18, 2012Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Apr 10, 2013

2 West Commercial Avenue, Moonachie, NJ 07074 · Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Repeat$15,400$6,160Mar 19, 2012Closed

Inspection 314677519 OPENED APR 21, 2011Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 86 employees at the site · Closed May 18, 2012

440 Meadow Ln., Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Apr 19, 2011: Employee amputates finger while operating a bandsaw

At approximately 1:00 p.m. on April 19, 2011, Employee #1 was operating a bandsa w. As he cut an aluminum stock pipe, his left index finger contacted the saw bla de and was amputated. Employee #1 was taken to a nearby medical facility, where he was hospitalized and treated for his injury.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$2,975$1,784Aug 26, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$4,900$2,940Aug 26, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$2,380$1,428Aug 26, 2011Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Repeat$5,600$3,360Aug 26, 2011Closed

Inspection 311056105 OPENED NOV 4, 2008Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Mar 13, 2009

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · Nonferrous Metal Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 311051155 OPENED JAN 15, 2008Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 40 employees at the site · Closed Dec 12, 2008

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Jan 15, 2008 (fatal): Employee is killed when struck by pressure vessel door

At approximately 8:04 a.m. on January 15, 2008, Employee #1 was performing maint enance on a pressure vessel when, for some reason, the vessel's door ruptured. E mployee #1 was struck in the abdomen by the vessel door and was killed.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$7,000$2,800Jul 14, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$1,200$480Jul 14, 2008Closed

Inspection 311049811 OPENED NOV 8, 2007Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 40 employees at the site · Closed May 30, 2008

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$875$875Jan 4, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$525$525Jan 4, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Jan 4, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Jan 4, 2008Closed

Inspection 311049720 OPENED NOV 1, 2007Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 40 employees at the site · Closed Mar 7, 2008

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
Serious$525$525Jan 4, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$700$700Jan 4, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$525$525Jan 4, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$525$525Jan 4, 2008Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$700$700Jan 4, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 4, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 4, 2008Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 4, 2008Closed

Inspection 311049696 OPENED OCT 29, 2007Closed

Planned · Records only · Safety · 35 employees at the site · Closed Dec 18, 2007

2 West Commercial Avenue, Moonachie, NJ 07074 · Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

12 older inspections

Inspection 301951620 OPENED JUN 30, 1998Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 29 employees at the site · Closed Sep 11, 1998

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$1,250$0Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$1,250$1,250Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$0$0Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$0$0Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2d
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(iic) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$0$0Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$1,250$1,250Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i) · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1998Closed

Inspection 301951695 OPENED JUN 30, 1998Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 29 employees at the site · Closed Dec 7, 1998

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$1,000$700Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
Serious$1,000$700Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$1,000$700Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 3c
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$0$0Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.219(h)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,000$700Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.304(e)(1)(iv) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$1,000$700Aug 14, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$0$0Aug 14, 1998Closed

Inspection 101481810 OPENED DEC 2, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Aug 28, 1992

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Serious$1,100$750Jan 21, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$1,100$750Jan 21, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$1,100$750Jan 21, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$0$0Jan 21, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$825$750Jan 21, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Jan 21, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$1,100$750Jan 21, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$1,100$750Jan 21, 1992Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,100$750Jan 21, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
Other-than-serious$550$0Jan 21, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
Other-than-serious$550$0Jan 21, 1992Closed

Inspection 17632035 OPENED FEB 8, 1990Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · Closed Feb 8, 1990

2 West Commercial Avenue, Moonachie, NJ 07074 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 17642802 OPENED JUL 26, 1989Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 55 employees at the site · Closed Oct 10, 1989

2 West Commercial Avenue, Moonachie, NJ 07074 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.29(a)(4)(ii) · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers)
Serious$320$100Jul 28, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(5) · Exit routes
Serious$240$200Jul 28, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$400$250Jul 28, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
Serious$320$300Jul 28, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$160$150Jul 28, 1989Closed

Inspection 100205236 OPENED DEC 18, 1986Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 80 employees at the site · Closed Jun 17, 1987

2 West Commercial Avenue, Moonachie, NJ 07074 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$120$120Jan 13, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 13, 1987Closed

Inspection 100205244 OPENED DEC 18, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Jun 17, 1987

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$120$120Jan 28, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$120$120Jan 28, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(3) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 28, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 28, 1987Closed

Inspection 19519198 OPENED MAR 29, 1984Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 170 employees at the site · Closed May 9, 1984

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 3, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 3, 1984Closed

Inspection 11083631 OPENED DEC 10, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 150 employees at the site · Closed Dec 21, 1981

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 15, 1981Closed

Inspection 11081122 OPENED OCT 16, 1980Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 140 employees at the site · Closed Nov 19, 1981

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection
Serious$420$420Apr 17, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1000(c) · Air contaminants
Serious$0$0Jan 15, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants
Serious$0$0Jan 15, 1981Closed
Citation 2, item 1a Serious$540$100Apr 17, 1981Closed
Citation 2, item 1b Serious$0$0Mar 26, 1981Closed
Citation 2, item 1c Serious$0$0Mar 26, 1981Closed

Inspection 11062742 OPENED SEP 26, 1975Closed

Follow-up · Complete · Safety · 85 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 11000700 OPENED AUG 6, 1975Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 84 employees at the site · Closed Sep 30, 1975

440 Meadow Lane, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1904.5 · Determination of work-relatedness
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$40$40Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(5) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$30$30Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 11 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 12 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 13 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 14, 1975Closed

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1903.2 · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards

29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)

(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.

29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries

29 CFR 1904.5 · Determination of work-relatedness

29 CFR 1910.1000 · Air contaminants

29 CFR 1910.1000(c)

(c) Table Z-3. An employee's exposure to any substance listed in Table Z-3, in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week, shall not exceed the 8-hour time weighted average limit given for that substance in the table.

29 CFR 1910.1000(e)

(e) To achieve compliance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, administrative or engineering controls must first be determined and implemented whenever feasible. When such controls are not feasible to achieve full compliance, protective equipment or any other protective measures shall be used to keep the exposure of employees to air contaminants within the limits prescribed in this section. Any equipment and/or technical measures used for this purpose must be approved for each particular use by a competent industrial hygienist or other technically qualified person. Whenever respirators are used, their use shall comply with 1910.134.

29 CFR 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)

29 CFR 1910.1053 · Silica dust in general industry

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection

29 CFR 1910.145 · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.29 · Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers)

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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