HILO, HI —
OSHA Inspection: ATLAS RECYCLING CENTERS, LLC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of ATLAS RECYCLING CENTERS, LLC. in 30 MAKAALA STREET, HILO, HI 96720 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 338767858.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- ATLAS RECYCLING CENTERS, LLC.
- Site address
- 30 MAKAALA STREET
- City
- HILO
- State
- HI
- ZIP
- 96720
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 5294, HILO, HI 96720
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- 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
- 423930
- Employees
- 36
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 A05
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 7, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,380 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and floor opening was not adequately guarded by standard railing or any other effected means. (a) Warehouse, horizontal baler: The employer exposed employees to slip/trip hazards by not providing a cover or standard railing over a floor opening within the warehouse.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $2380
1910.212 A05
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,975 · Current $2,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch: (a) Warehouse area, shop fan: The employer exposed employees to amputation hazards as there were unguarded blades on a fan that was located in the warehouse area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $2975
1910.334 A02 II
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service: (a) Warehouse, shop fan: The employer allowed employees to use a damaged shop fan that had an opening in the insulation of the cord, exposing employees to electrical shock hazards of 110 volts.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 7, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,975 · Current $2,100 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: (a) Warehouse area, control panel: The employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards of 110 volts as an electrical panel had a blank opening that was missing a fitting.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2100
- — Z (S) $2975
1910.305 G01 IV C
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 5, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,975 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings. (a) Warehouse area, flexible cord: The employer had a flexible cord that was run through a doorway to power an electronic scale for weighing materials.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2975
1910.305 G01 IV D
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Apr 5, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces: (a) Warehouse area, flexible cords to structure: The employer attached flexible cords to the building structure and allowed employees to work in close proximity, exposing them to electrical shock hazards of 240 volts.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Feb 25, 2013
- Abate by
- Mar 7, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: (a) Warehouse and office areas: The employer exposed employees to burn and tripping hazards caused by numerous fire extinguishers that were placed on the floor in unmarked locations.
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 338767858.
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