OPA LOCKA, FL —
OSHA Inspection: WASTE SERVICES OF FLORIDA INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of WASTE SERVICES OF FLORIDA INC. in 13300 NW 38TH CT, OPA LOCKA, FL 33054 (NAICS 562111). OSHA activity number 338988942.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- WASTE SERVICES OF FLORIDA INC.
- Site address
- 13300 NW 38TH CT
- City
- OPA LOCKA
- State
- FL
- ZIP
- 33054
- Mailing
- 3840 NW 37TH CT, MIAMI, FL 33142
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
- 562111
- Employees
- 45
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 E01
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2013
- Abate by
- May 6, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,740 · Current $2,244 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level: a. On or about April 3, 2013, at the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard while working in close proximity to an open sided floor that had a chain railing which lacked an intermediate rail and a toprail was placed at 26.5 inches from floor level.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2244
- — Z (S) $3740
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,385 · Current $1,431 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least half-hour: a. On or about April 3, 2013, at above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a fire hazard while working in an area where an oxygen and an acetylene cylinder were stored together with installed regulators.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1431
- — Z (S) $2385
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $3,740 · Current $2,244 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: a. On or about April 3, 2013, at above addressed jobsite,, an employee was exposed to an electrical hazard while using an extension cord that lacked a ground prong on its attachment plug.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2244
- — Z (S) $3740
1904.32 B06
- Issued
- Apr 30, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $935 · Current $561 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.32(b)(6): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) for the previous year was not posted between February 1st and April 30th: a. On or about April 3, 2013, at above addressed jobsite, the OSHA Form 300A for 2012 was not posted.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $561
- — Z (O) $935
1910.1200 G08
- Issued
- 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: a. On or about 4/3/2013, April 3, 2013, at above addressed jobsite, employees were exposed to a chemical hazard while performing preventive vehicle maintenance as material safety data sheets were not maintained for: Mobil Nuto H68, Mobil Delvac 15W-40, 50/50 Extended life metal guard.
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 338988942.
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