OSHA Inspection: GERSHOW RECYCLING CORP.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

May 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,300 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:     or in the alternative;      1910.23(c)(1) Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.      a) Shredder Machine/Feed Roll Drum Area - Employee accessed upper area of shredder machine to clear material from feed roll drum. Work height was approximately 10 feet above the lower surface and/or 18 feet to the ground. Worker was not protected from fall hazard through the use of personal fall arrest systems or a guardrail system; on, or about, 06/03/2013.      Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v): Pendant control box(es) were not clearly marked for identification of functions:    a) Shredder Machine Area - Employee used a pendant control box to operate an overhead crane. The control box button functions were unmarked; on, or about, 06/03/2013.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(2)(i): Electrical equipment was not so enclosed that live parts would not be exposed to accidental contact under normal operating conditions:    a) Shredder Machine Area - Employee used a pendant control box to operate an overhead crane. The control box was damaged, exposing the worker to internal electrical components; on, or about, 06/03/2013.      Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(2)(ii): Electrical equipment was not protected from dirt, grease, oil, or moisture:  a) Shredder Machine Area - Employee used a pendant control box to operate an overhead crane. The control box was damaged, the seal for the box separated, exposing internal components to dirt, grease, oil, and moisture; on, or about, 06/03/2013.   Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $4,950 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv): Monthly inspections of hoist chains, with a certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the chain which was inspected, were not performed:    a) Shredder Machine Area - Employees operate an overhead crane in supporting shredder machine activities including, but not limited to, removal of material from feed roll drum. Certification records were not completed during visual inspections, and thus unavailable; on, or about, 06/03/2013.        Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6): Slings were not securely attached to their loads:    a) Shredder Machine/Feed Roll Drum Area - Employees use an overhead crane to lift material, such as wire and cable, from feed roll drum. A worker was struck by the hook and/or block of the overhead crane. The chain/sling came loose; on, or about, 06/03/2013.       Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9): Employee(s) were not kept clear of load(s) suspended, or about to be lifted by sling(s):     a) Shredder Machine/Feed Roll Drum Area - Employees use an overhead crane to lift material, such as wire and cable, from feed roll drum. A worker was struck by the hook and/or block of the overhead crane. The worker was not clear of the load; on, or about, 06/03/2013.       Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $3,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage:    a) Shredder Machine Area - Employee used a pendant control box to operate an overhead crane. The flexible cord secured to the control box was damaged, exposing internal wires; on, or about, 06/03/2013.       Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.