OLNEY, MD —
OSHA Inspection: POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC
Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC in 17711 COACH BRIDGE PLACE, OLNEY, MD 20832 (NAICS 562111). OSHA activity number 309725224.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- POTOMAC DISPOSAL, INC
- Site address
- 17711 COACH BRIDGE PLACE
- City
- OLNEY
- State
- MD
- ZIP
- 20832
- Mailing
- 14815 DOVER ROAD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Accident-driven (A)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 562111
- SIC code (legacy)
- 4212
- Employees
- 2
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
50104 A
- Issued
- Apr 3, 2006
- Abate by
- Apr 8, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $3,750 · Current $1,875 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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: (a)Date of Violation:01/24/06 Equipment:1989 LoDal Series Evo Refuse Collection Unit and Compaction Vehicle, License #92H 762, Vehicle #8 Condition:Employees using and operating the refuse collection and compaction vehicle were exposed to hazards such as being struck by and falls from vehicle, crushed by, caught in or between, pinched by moving and rotating equipment parts, had not been trained in safe operation and use of the vehicle. Warning decals for the riding steps were not posted on the vehicle. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to develop comprehensive safety/health training and inspection program for all employees engaged in the operation, maintenance, cleaning, servicing, and repair on refuse collection and compaction equipment in accordance with American National Standards Institute Z245.1-1992, Mobile Refuse Collection and Compaction Equipment-Safety Requirements, and manufacturer's operator and maintenance manuals. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1875.00
- — Z (S) $3750.00
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Apr 3, 2006
- Abate by
- Apr 8, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $1,750 · Current $875 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $875.00
- — Z (S) $1750.00
1904.4 A
- Issued
- Apr 3, 2006
- Abate by
- Apr 8, 2006
- Penalty
- Initial $350 · Current $175 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $175.00
- — Z (O) $350.00
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 309725224.
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