OSHA Inspection: BIG T RECYCLING

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d):     In every building or structure, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and were not securely affixed:      a/  Inside of the sorting area, the storage loft located at the southeast corner of the building was not marked with a suitable placard indicating the maximum safe load limit.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.23(e)(2):     Stair rails did not consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts, with the vertical height not more than 34 inches (86.36 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76.2 cm) from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread:    a/  Inside of the sorting area, the stair rail belonging to a flight of wooden stairs leading up to the storage loft was missing a top rail.  The mid-rail was measured at approximately eight inches above the tread.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(e):     Fixed stairs were not installed at angles to the horizontal of between 30 and 50 degrees:    a/  Inside of the sorting area, the fixed, wooden stairs leading up to the storage loft were installed at an angle of approximately 70 degrees from the horizontal.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):     The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a/  Inside of the tool room, eight compressed gas cylinders in storage were placed in an upright, insecure manner.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(1)(ii):     Compressed gas cylinders were not legibly marked, for the purpose of identifying the gas content, with either the chemical or the trade name of the gas:    a/  Inside of the tool room, one compressed gas cylinder, light brown in color, was not marked or labeled with the identity of the gas.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv):     Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:    a/  Inside of the tool room, two compressed gas cylinders in storage did not have their valve caps in place.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i):     Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in a acetylene generator compartment.    a/  Inside of the tool room, two compressed gas cylinders containing oxygen were co-stored with one cylinder containing acetylene.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i):     1910.106(d)(7)(i)  Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, were not available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids were stored:    a/  In the yard, the diesel re-fueling point was not equipped with a suitable fire extinguisher.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iii):     Open flames and smoking were permitted in flammable or combustible liquid storage areas:    a/  At the yard, the diesel re-fueling point was not placarded with a "no smoking" sign.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii):     Flammable or combustible liquids were not stored in tanks or closed containers:    a/  Inside of the tool room, two, plastic containers partially filled with diesel fuel were stored in open containers.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    a/  Inside of the sorting area, operators of the Toyota Fork Truck, m/n 45-5FG25, s/n 405FG25-42333, did not receive formal training or evaluation.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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/  Inside of the sorting area, operators of the Toyota Fork Truck, m/n 45-5FG25, s/n 405FG25-42333, were not certified.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):     Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:    a/  Inside of the sorting area, the wiring supplying 110 volt current to the Cable & Wire Stripper, unknown make, model, or serial number, was not protected from abrasions.      a/  Inside of the sorting area, wiring belonging to the Cable & Wire Stripper, unknown make, model, or serial number was ripped out of its box and not protected from abrasion.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

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/  A written hazard communication program was not developed or implemented that described how container labeling (f), materil safety data sheets (g), or employee training would be managed (h).

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):     A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas):    a/  A list of all hazardous materials handled by the employees was not compiled in writing.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    a/  Inside of the tool room, two containers partially filled with diesel fuel were unlabeled.    b/  Inside of the yard, two 270 gallon containers partially filled with used motor oil were unlabeled.    c/  Inside of the yard, the diesel re-fueling point was unlabeled.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):     The employer shall maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s). (Electronic access and other alternatives to maintaining paper copies of the safety data sheets are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate employee access in each workplace are created by such options.):    a/  Safety data sheets were not maintained or accessible for the employees who handle acetylene, deisel fuel, gasoline, grease, lubricants, and motor oil.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a/  Employees were not instructed in the requirements of the hazard communication program or in how to handle hazardous materials safely at the time of their initial employment.

Issued

2013-03-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):     The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    a/  The workplace hazard assessment was not certified.