OSHA Inspection: MISSOURI PLASTICS & RECYCLING LLC

Issued

Apr 3, 2012

Abate by

Jun 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,530 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):     Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    a. For the balers, grinders, shredders, and other equipment, the lockout program did not include specific machine details on lockout, including specific location on energy isolation devices (and if multiple locations, which device to use under what circumstances), specific shutdown procedures as applicable, application of a lock by each employee involved with lockout (that is, if more than one employee is performing lockout on the same machine at the same time, then more than one lock is to be applied), and the specific method on how to test the equipment to ensure it is locked out.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Apr 3, 2012

Abate by

Jun 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii):     The employer did not certify that the periodic inspections have been performed:    a. Periodic inspection (audit) of the lockout program was not documented.  (Note: the inspection should include review of the written program to ensure compliance with the requirements, that all lockout equipment is appropriate and available, that employees are performing lockout as required.)    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Apr 3, 2012

Abate by

Jun 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv):     The employer had not certified that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:    a. Lockout training documentation was not available (or made) for each employee performing lockout or affected by lockout (such as employees that operate equipment but do not lock out themselves).    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Apr 3, 2012

Abate by

Jun 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):     The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    a. Powered industrial truck training certification was not made for each employee operating the equipment, including documentation of the "classroom" type portion of training, demonstration of equipment, and evaluation of the employee's competency to operate the equipment.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Apr 3, 2012

Abate by

Jun 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1):     When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    a. Where noise monitoring was conducted on the day of the inspection resulting in sound level meter levels of 86 to over 95 dBA at the shredder/grinder area, a noise monitoring program was not established to determine the need for a hearing conservation program.  (Note: monitoring would not be required if the employer implements a hearing conservation program, including annual training on when and how to use hearing protection and providing annual hearing tests (after six months of employment or one year if a mobile test van is used).)    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.

Issued

Apr 3, 2012

Abate by

May 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a):     Aisle(s) or passageway(s) were not kept in good repair:    a. At several locations in the production area where forklifts were operated, the concrete floor was in disrepair and not level as a result of broken concrete becoming displaced; depressions over two inches deep existed.    Abatement documentation is required for this violation.