OSHA Inspection: NEWELL RECYCLING LLC

Issued

Jul 22, 2011

Abate by

Aug 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,325 Reduced

General-duty citation text

P.L. 91-596 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 in that
employees were exposed to struck-by hazard(s):
a)Scrap Yard - On or about February 18, 2011, employees were exposed to
struck-
by hazards when they worked around moving vehicles and heavy equipment
while
performing scrap yard operations.high visibility reflective vests were not
worn to
enable scrap yard operators to be visible to vehicular traffic.
A feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to ensure all employees are
provided with reflective vest and have been instructed to utilize
reflective vest
while working within the scrap yard where clients are delivering scrap
metal in
privately owned vehicles and employees are operating heavy equipment to
process
scrap metal.
b).In the Scrap Yard, On or about February 23, 2011, employees were
exposed to
the struck-by hazards when they worked around the WA500 Komatsu Wheel
Loader, which was operated without a functional audible backup alarm.
A feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to:
1.Follow the Manufacturer's Operator's Manual by using only service parts
meeting the manufacturer specifications.
2.Train operators and maintenance personnel to inspect equipment for
defects and to complete service and repairs for equipment prior to being
returned to service.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.TION

Issued

Jul 22, 2011

Abate by

Aug 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,295 Reduced

Issued

Jul 22, 2011

Abate by

Aug 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,295 Reduced

Issued

Jul 22, 2011

Abate by

Jul 27, 2011