OSHA Inspection: FRIEDMAN RECYCLING OF OF EL PASO

Issued

Nov 16, 2012

Abate by

Dec 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction. While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening was not constantly attended by someone or was protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings.    On or about May 31, 2012, employer did not ensure that the in feed conveyor pit was guarded by a floor opening cover or guard railing when not in use. This condition exposed employees to potential fall and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 16, 2012

Abate by

Dec 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    On or about May 31, employer did not ensure that employees wearing respirators were fit tested and medically  evaluated before using the respirator. These conditions exposed employees to potential health hazards.

Issued

Nov 16, 2012

Abate by

Dec 13, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment:    On or about May 31, 2012 employer did not assess the workplace area, such as but, not limited to the sorting station for plastic materials to deterimine the necessity of personal protective equipment. Employees were exposed to potential health hazards, such as but not limited to dust and toxic chemical hazards.