OSHA Inspection: BRIDGEPORT SCRAP METALS

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.    Location: 226 Knowlton Street, Bridgeport, CT     The employer did not verify, by performing a written certification, that an appropriate personal protective equipment assessment was conducted.

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.    Location: 226 Knowlton Street, Bridgeport, CT    The employer did not develop specific energy control procedures for equipment, such as but not limited to, the Selco Bailer(s) that have multiple energy sources.

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Abate by

Dec 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i): When outside servicing personnel were engaged in activities in a facility, the onsite employer and the outside employer did not inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures.    Location: 226 Knowlton Street, Bridgeport CT    The employer did not ensure that a specific energy control procedure was written for equipment, such as but not limited to, the SELCO bailer(s) where outside contractors were involved in servicing and maintenance activities.

Issued

Nov 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck.    Location: 226 Knowlton Street, Bridgeport, CT    The employer did not ensure that each designated powered industrial truck (PIT) operator completed the the required training as outlined in paragraph(l), including formal classroom training and onsite evaluation, prior to operation of the PIT.