OSHA Inspection: WATERTOWN TIRE RECYCLERS

Issued

Dec 11, 2002

Abate by

Dec 23, 2002

Penalty

Initial $375

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees who were exposed
to a crush hazard:
On or about October 22, 2002, the tractor trailer utilized for shredded
tire storage backed
up in reverse without ensuring the area behind to the trailer was safe
from employees
walking within the area.
Among other methods to prevent employees from hazards, one feasible and
useful method is to:
1. Implement a strong and firm enforcement policy to prohibit employees
from walking behind
moving tractor trailers.
2. Provide effective training.
3. Provide a light or audible alarm to notify employees.
4. Utilize other useful engineering controls.
5. Comply with the construction OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.601.

Issued

Dec 11, 2002

Abate by

Jan 13, 2003

Penalty

Initial $375

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees who were exposed
to the hazard of fire and explosion from the ignition of combustible dusts
generated by the
Rasper 1 and Rasper 2 systems. Among other methods to prevent employees
from hazards, one
acceptable means of abatement would be to: 1. Ensure the ventilation
equipment is adequate. 2.
Change the knives on the Raspers more frequently. 3. Install a fire
detection system as
recommended by the manufacturer. 4. Comply with NFPA 654, Standard for the
Prevention of
Fire and Dust Explosions From the manufacturing, Processing, and Handling
of Combustible
Particulate Solids. 5. Comply with the manufacturer's guidelines for
preventative maintenance.

Issued

Dec 11, 2002

Abate by

Dec 30, 2002

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $225

Issued

Dec 11, 2002

Abate by

Dec 30, 2002