OSHA Inspection: NATIONAL METAL RECYCLING

Issued

Jun 5, 2013

Abate by

Jun 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered.  The employer does not ensure that employees wear the proper protective equipment while operating forklifts. This violation occurred on or about May 30, 2013, when employees working throughout the facility were exposed to crushed-by hazards while operating a forklift without wearing a seatbelt.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all employees are trained in the use of, and required to use, seatbelts while operating industrial vehicles.

Issued

Jun 5, 2013

Abate by

Jun 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(iii): Powered industrial truck(s), with the operator dismounted and within 25 feet of the truck still in his view, did not have the load engaging means fully lowered, controls neutralized, and the brakes set to prevent movement.   The employer does not ensure that powered industrial trucks,  with the operator dismounted and within 25 feet of the truck still in his view, did not have the load engaging means fully lowered, controls neutralized, and the brakes set to prevent movement.  This violation occured on or about May 30, 2013, when a forklift was dismounted by the operator was dismounted and left running without ensuring that the controls were neutralized and the brakes set to prevent movement.  Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that powered industrial trucks are not dismounted without first ensuring that controls are neutralized, and the brakes are set to prevent movement.

Issued

Jun 5, 2013

Abate by

Jun 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  The employer does not ensure that all listed and labeled electrical equipment is used in accordance with the listing or labeling instructions. This violation was observed on or about May 30, 2013 in the Storage area where employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working in a metal recycling shop with appliances by a metallic outlet box that was not installed in accordance with listing instructions.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all electrical equipment is listed or labeled for its intended use and used and installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.