OSHA Inspection: ALL RECYCLING INC.

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,049 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:    (a)  On or about September 3, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees working on the east and west sides of the 314 machine, 3rd floor, building 6, of the downstream metal collection system, were protected from falls of greater than four feet.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.23(b)(1): Every wall opening from which there was a drop of more than 4 feet was not guarded:  (a)  On or about September 3, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees working in and on the shreader complex were protected from falls of greater than four feet in the following locations:      1) next to the 432 conveyor on the second floor of the downstream metal collection system.     2) at the green board picking station of the downstream metal collection system.     3) next to the east entrance to the ferrous picking station.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards (Note: Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.):   (a)  On or about September 3, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from falls of four feet and greater in the following locations:     1) the parking lot north of the office building along the east side.     2) on the north side of picking station 412.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,208 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    (a) On or about September 10, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees using the alligator shear in the non-ferous building were protected from amputation hazards because they use it with their hands in the danger zone.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  (a) On or about September 3, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from rupture of the abrasive wheel in use on the bench grinder in the Equipment Repair Shop in that the tongue guard was half an inch from the wheel.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  (a) On or about September 10, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees using the band saw at the welding shop were protected from the nip points of the belt and pully drive in that the guard was open.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,525 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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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:    (a)  On or about September 3, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fire hazards in that the relocateable power tap in the shredder control room that was in use, was hanging and not properly mounted.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    (a)  On or about September 3, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fire hazards in that the electrical panels in the following locations were blocked from access by stored items:     1)  Equipment repair building     2)  Building 11     3)  Scale building   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) On or about September 3, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from shock and fire hazards in that the 240 volt electric box at the east end of the Equipment Repair Shop, had an abandoned wire that exited through a hole at the bottom right side of the box, and the hole was not effectively closed.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a)  On or about September 3, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from fire hazards in that wiring was not protected with shielding to prevent strain on wiring at terminal joints on the following pieces of equipment:     1) Pressure washer in the Equipment Repair Shop.     2) Baldor Super-E motor on the 323 machine in Building 6.     3) Motor mounted close to the floor on the 325 machine in Building 6.     4) Motor to the 457 eddy current machine in Building 5.     5) Electrical connections on each end of the Econ Band Saw at the Welding Shop.     6) North face of the bailer in the non-ferrous area.     7) Pendant hanging from the ceiling in the store room of "Craig's Shop," Building 14.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(v): A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations did not have an enclosure for the receptacle that was weatherproof when the receptacle was covered (attachment plug cap not inserted and receptacle covers closed):  (a) On or about September 3, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not protect employees from fire hazards in that outlet on the outside, east-facing wall of the Equipment Repair Shop, did not have a cover.   Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  (a)  On or about September 3, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees had an eye wash station that was available for immediate emergency use in that the eye wash station in the Equipment Repair Shop, where there was potential exposure to chemicals, was obstructed from access by clutter.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

Dec 12, 2013

Abate by

Jan 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  (a) On or about September 10, 2013, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the white container of used automotive oil next to the car rack was labeled, tagged, or otherwise marked with the contents and its hazards.  Abatement Note:  Abatement certification if required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").