OSHA Inspection: HOWARD'S DISPOSAL INC.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."    Howard's Disposal, Inc. had employees exposed to smoke inhalation and burns, due to an unmarked exit in the office of the facility.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.    Howard's Disposal, Inc. had employees exposed to bodily injury, while performing maintenance operations on facility equipment including but not limited to: Baler Machine.  The employer did not establish and implement a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections to ensure all hazardous energy was isolated prior to conducting maintenance operations.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.   Howards Disposal, Inc. had an employee exposed to bodily injury, while performing maintenance operations on facility equipment including but not limited to: Baler.  The employer did not conduct an energy control inspection to ensure that all hazardous energy was controlled during maintenance operations and the requirements of 1910.147 were met.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following:   Howards Disposal, Inc. had an employee exposed to bodily injury, while performing maintenance operations on facility equipment including but not limited to: Baler.  The employer did provide lockout training to ensure all employees had the knowledge and skills to control all hazardous energy during maintenance operations.  This including would include:   a. Recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources,  b. The type and magnitude of energy available, and  d. The methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall 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).    Howard's Disposal, Inc. had employees operate powered industrial trucks on a daily basis without providing the employees with operator training and evaluation.  This training would include:      a. Formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material),   b. Practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and    c. Evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): Certification. The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.   Howards Disposal, Inc. had employees operate powered industrial trucks, and the employer did not certify that each employee had received training and evaluation as specified by 1910.178(l).  This certification would include:      a.         Name of the operator,   b.         Date of the training,  c.         Date of the evaluation, and   d.         Identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 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.    Howard's Disposal, Inc. had employees operate a propane powered forklift on a daily basis, and the forklift was not removed from service despite having the following safety hazards:      a.      Back-up light not functioning and  b.      Reverse alarm not functioning.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected.  Howard's Disposal, Inc. had employees operate powered industrial trucks daily, and the employer did not conduct daily powered industrial truck inspections.

Issued

2013-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.     Howards Disposal, Inc. had employees exposed to electrical hazards in the Recycle Barn from an unsecured electrical outlet box and the associated electrical wiring, which was not installed and used in accordance with the electrical equipment listing and labeling.