OSHA Inspection: TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING OF BRIDGEPORT, LLC

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iii): Wiring. Electrical wiring and equipment located in inside storage rooms used for Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be approved under subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations; for Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint at or above 100 °F (37.8 °C) and Category 4 flammable liquids, shall be approved for general use.    Barrel Storage Area (BSA):  The electrical wiring and equipment, located and installed inside the BSA that was used to store hazardous waste flammable liquids were neither intrinsically safe nor approved for Class 1 Division II Hazardous Location.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(iii): Air and oxygen cylinders of self-contained breathing apparatus were not maintained in a fully charged state:      Equipment Storage Room:  The air and oxygen cylinders of the UIS No 11 and No 12 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)were not maintained in a fully charged state.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(i)(B): Respirators maintained for use in emergency situations were not inspected at least monthly and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations:      Equipment Storage Room:  The UIS No 11 & No 12 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for use in emergency situations were not inspected at least monthly and/or with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(iv)(B): Certification information was not maintained until replaced by a subsequent certification:     Equipment Storage Room:  The latest Certification information was not available for the UIS No 11 & No 12 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) used for emergency situations use.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $3000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  Workplace:  The employer did not ensure through providing and conducting training and evaluation that the operator of the Daewoo G25e powered industrial truck (PIT) was competent to poperate the PIT at all times.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel.    Workplace: The Daewoo G25e powered industrial trucks (PIT) having defrective seat belts were neither taged nor removed from the service.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    Work Place: The Daewoo G26e powered industrial trucks were not examined and/or inspected prior to plqacing them in operation.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $3000.00

Hazardous substances 00701410X100

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.  Facility: The oxygen cylinders in storage and used for welding and cutting operations were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders (Acetylene & Hydrogen), a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.    Barrel Storage Area (BSA):  The unused openings on the side of un-labeled electrical cabinets were not closed.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $3000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii): Flexible cords and/or cables used as permitted in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(c), (g)(1)(i)(f), or (g)(1)(i)(h) of this section were not energized from appropved receptacle outlets:    Barrel Storage Area (BSA):  The flexible cord, used to energize a portable pump on the floor went over and wrapped around the overhead building structure and then wired into an electrical box.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:        Barrel Storage Area (BSA):  The outer sheathing of the flexible cord, used to power a pump was pulled away from the fitting, transmitting the tension to the terminals.

Issued

2013-06-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(2): Employees, who were not qualified persons, were not trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335, but which were necessary for their safety.    Workplace:  The employer did not ensure through providing and performing evaluation and training that the employee who was expected to do electrically related work on a centrifugal pump was well trained and familiar with the hazards associated with electrical installations.