OSHA Inspection: W.S. METALS RECYCLING INC.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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, the operator of the Toyota Fork Truck, m/n DCS20I, s/n G138I-0007-6200FA, did not receive formal training or evaluation.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

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/  Inside of the sorting area, the operator of the Toyota Fork Truck, m/n DCS20I, s/n G138I-0007-6200FA, was not certified.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):    a/  Inside of the sorting area, the horn belonging to the Toyota Fork Truck, m/n DCS20I, s/n G138I-0007-6200FA, was not operational.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a/  Inside of the sorting area, the point-of-operation belonging to the Rigby Model R-10 Hydraulic Alligator Shear, unknown s/n, was unguarded.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):     Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a/  Out in the yard, the pulley belonging to the CC Series Can Crusher, unknown m/n or s/n, was unguarded.  This pulley was located approximately one foot above the concrete pad.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i):     Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a/  Out in the yard, the inclined belt belonging to the CC Series Can Crusher, unknown m/n or s/n, was unguarded.  This belt was located approximately one foot above the concrete pad.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 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 in writing that decribed how container labeling (f), material safety data sheets (g), and employee training (h) will be managed.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i):     The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:    a.  A master list of all hazardous materials used by the employee was not prepared.  These hazardous materials include but are not limited to diesel fuel, grease, and other lubricants.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):     The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    a/  Safety data sheets were not available for employees who handle diesel fuel, gasoline, grease, and other lubricants.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 contents of the written hazard communication program or how to handle safely hazardous materials during routine or non-routine tasks.

Issued

Mar 14, 2013

Abate by

Apr 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.