WAUKESHA, WI —
OSHA Inspection: RECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of RECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. in 1480 N. SPRINGDALE ROAD, WAUKESHA, WI 53186 (NAICS 325188). OSHA activity number 330979956.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RECYCLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- Site address
- 1480 N. SPRINGDALE ROAD
- City
- WAUKESHA
- State
- WI
- ZIP
- 53186
- Mailing
- 1480 N. SPRINGDALE ROAD, WAUKESHA, WI 53186
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 325188
- Employees
- 6
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.134 F02
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2012
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced
1631
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) is used, and at least annually thereafter a) The company had not provided fit testing for employees using elastomeric "3M" half mask respirators prior to use during mercury recycling operations to ensure adequate size and protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $900
- — Z (S) $1800
1910.134 K01 I
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2012
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of why the respirator was necessary and how improper fit, usage, or maintenance could compromise the protective effect of the respirator: a) The company had not provided effective training for employees required to use elastomeric half mask respirators with mercury cannisters regarding the proper fitting and maintenace of the unit such as proper changeout of cannister to prevent break through of mercury vapor or leakage for improper fit of the respirators provided during recycle operations.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $1,800 · Current $500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: a) The switch box outlet next to the mercury bulb crushing operators station was not equipped with a faceplate cover to enclose the live wiring contained.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $500
- — Z (S) $1800
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2012
- Abate by
- Feb 14, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) The company had not developed or implemented procedures specific for equipment being serviced or maintained by employees with multiple energy sources such as the baler/crusher and bulb crushing unit
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.147 C07 I C
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2012
- Abate by
- Mar 8, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(C): Employees whose work operations were in an area where energy control procedures were utilized were not instructed about the procedure: a) The company had not performed training of employees at this location regarding the energy control program to ensure they obtained the knowledge regarding safe application, removal, purpose and recognition for procedures for maintenance and service of equipment such as the baler/crusher and bulb crushing unit.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2012
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 2012
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: a) The company had not written or implemented a hazard communication program for this location to describe how the elements of labeling, material safety data sheets and training would be accomplished for employees exposed to chemical such as mercury, cadmium and PCB's.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 330979956.
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