OSHA Inspection: DALTON RECYCLING INC

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:     On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from slip/trip fall hazards in addition to hazards associated with lift trucks traveling over damaged floors.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

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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:    On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from fall hazards approximately 6 feet by ensuring all platforms where guarded by a standard railing. The railing on the platform consisted of chains that measured approximately 26 ½ inches due to deflection.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:     On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure employees were provided exit routes that were free and unobstructed. The exit route for employees was overgrown with vegetation obstructing the exit route.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":     On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure each exit at the facility was marked with a clearly visible sign.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not conduct periodic inspections of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure employees where following the company energy control procedures.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group:    a. On or about February 13, 2013, the employer did not ensure all authorized employees affixed lockout devices to the energy control points. Two employees were working on the main shredder with only one lock applied to the lockout point on the main shredder.       b. On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure all authorized employees affix lockout devices to energy control points. Multiple employees are required to work on the main shredder and small grinders according to company policy and only one lock is applied to energy control points due to only one lock will fit the lockout point.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    On or before June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure all powered industrial truck operators received powered industrial truck training that included formal instruction and practical training prior to operation.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not provided to the operator when the operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident:    On and before June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure all powered industrial truck operators, that had near misses, inflicted property damage, or exhibited other unsafe operating practices, were provided refresher training.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 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:    On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure the company's two powered industrial trucks in need of repair were taken out of service. These lift trucks were observed with severely damaged tires and horns that were not operable.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure the company's two powered industrial trucks in service where examined daily prior to operation. Defects were observed on the lift trucks and no inspection was conducted.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:     On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that all in-running nip points on screw augers on the main shredder were properly guarded. A piece of plywood was placed over the screw auger but was not secured.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure that pulley belts on the main shredder were fully guarded to enclose all hazards.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:     On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure the compressed air used for cleaning, was regulated at 30  p.s.i.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure a live electrical 440V line was guarded and protected against accidental contact. The live electrical line was hanging near a doorway that employees use to access a storeroom and the hopper to the main shredder.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure a live electrical 440V line was guarded and protected against accidental contact. The live electrical line was hanging near a doorway that employees use to access a storeroom and the hopper to the main shredder.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:    On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure the unused opening in electrical cabinets on the south wall were effectively closed to prevent employee exposure to the electrical hazard.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure circuit breakers in the cabinets on the south wall were properly marked to identify their purpose. Employees are required to enter the electrical cabinets as part of the lockout procedure for machinery in the facility.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    On and before June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure the light used to see the main shredder chain and sprocket was properly wired with permanent wiring. The light was powered by a flexible extension cord.

Issued

2013-07-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:     On or about June 19, 2013, the employer did not ensure flexible cords for the light on the main shredder and cords over the doorway to the employee break room were properly connected so that proper strain relief would prevent pull on the joints or terminal screws.