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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1598917.015 - Commercial Metals Company
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
Commercial Metals Company
1 Crossman Road North
Sayreville, NJ 08872
Mailing Address:
1 Crossman Road North, Sayreville, NJ 08872
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331110
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2022
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1899842 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $43,506 | $145,027 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $188,533 |
| Current Penalty | $29,004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,004 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 11/30/2022 | 12/08/2022 | $14,502 | $14,502 | $0 | 12/16/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 11/30/2022 | 12/08/2022 | $0 | $14,502 | $0 | 12/16/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 F03 | 11/30/2022 | 12/08/2022 | $0 | $14,502 | $0 | 12/16/2022 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02001A | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 11/30/2022 | 12/08/2022 | $14,502 | $145,027 | $0 | 12/16/2022 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 4:15 p.m. on May 30, 2022, an employee was making adjustments to the jacks on the rolling mill machine when a coworker in the pulpit of the machine thought that the he heard him say to start it up. When the coworker started the machine, it pulled the employee's left leg into it, crushing his leg, shattering his pelvis, fracturing his ribs and puncturing his chest. The employee died from his injuries.
Keywords: Adjust, Chest, Crushed, Jack, Leg, Milling Machine, Pelvis, Pulled In, Rib, Start Button
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1598917.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Rolling machine operators |