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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1558601.015 - A&C Catalysts, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
A&C Catalysts, Inc.
1600 West Blancke Street
Linden, NJ 07036
Mailing Address:
1600 West Blancke Street, Linden, NJ 07036
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325211/Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/19/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/25/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1824370 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,431 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,431 |
| Current Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100037 A01 | 02/14/2022 | $1,650 | $3,315 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002B | Serious | 19100037 A03 | 02/14/2022 | $1,150 | $2,486 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 A04 | 02/14/2022 | 03/11/2022 | $1,150 | $2,486 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 02/14/2022 | $2,550 | $4,144 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100134 C01 | 02/14/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 C01 | 02/14/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 02/14/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 p.m. on October 16, 2021, an employee was operating a machine at a plastics and resin manufacturing facility. The placed his hand into the machine to clear materials from it while it was operating. The employee sustained a severe laceration of his hand and was hospitalized overnight.
Keywords: Clearing, Equipment Operator, Hand, Laceration, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Operating
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1558601.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |