OSHA Inspection: M & P RECYCLING

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  a)  Plastic Bailing Area; On or about August 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to slip and trip hazards in that employees were required to walk and work in excessive water in their work area.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Where mechanical handling equipment is used, sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in good repairs, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:  a)  Loading Dock Area: On or about August 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were required to maneuver forklifts by an unstable block wall in order to exit the facility.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:   a)  Loading Dock Area; On or about August 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to walk by stacks of pallets over six feet tall that were not stable or secure against sliding and collapse.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and/or were not dead front:   a)  Breaker Panel near time clock; On or about August 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to access a breaker panel with the dead front missing exposing live electrical parts.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): The employer did not provide standard railings or guards on stairways having four or more risers.   a)  Loading Dock; On or about August 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk up and down a flight of stairs with four or more risers that did not have standard hand rails which included a mid-rail.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.   a)  Shop Area; On or about August 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a powered industrial truck without the employer first ensuring the employee was competent to operate the equipment as demonstrated by the completion of the required training and evaluation specified in the regulation.

Issued

Sep 18, 2013

Abate by

Sep 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  a)  Bailer / Compactor Area; On or about August 8, 2013 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that an electrical extension cord was run through a hole in the wall.