OSHA Inspection: BPI RECYCLING, LLC

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Abate by

Nov 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,500 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:      On or about October 4, 2013, machine-specific lockout/tagout procedures were not developed for the Pit Grinder #1.

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Abate by

Nov 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 October 4, 2013 periodic inspections were not conducted of lockout tagout procedures necessary to control the hazardous energy of machines such as, but not limited to:  pit grinder, wash line, conveyor, and dust collectors.

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Abate by

Nov 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):    On or about August 21, 2013, an employee cleaning out a dust collector on pit grinder #1 line failed to lock out/tag out the dust collector before unclogging the system.

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Abate by

Nov 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    a) On or about October 4, 2013, the Pit Grinder #1 in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the rotating blades from a auger when operating the equipment.    b) On or about October 4, 2013, the Wash Line #1 in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the rotating blades from a auger when operating the equipment.    c) On or about October 4, 2013, the Dust Collector #1 in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the rotating blades when operating the equipment.    d)  On or about October 4, 2013, the Dust Collector #2 in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the rotating blades when operating the equipment.    e) On or about October 4, 2013, the Rotating Magnet on Line #1 in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the rotating barrels in running nip point when operating the equipment.    f) On or about October 4, 2013, the Roller on conveyor line #5 in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the rotating rollers underneath the conveyor causing a in running nip point when operating the equipment.    g) On or about October 4, 2013, the Wash Line #1 in the manufacturing area was not properly guarded. Employees were exposed to the rotating barrels 1-3 in running nip point when operating the equipment.

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Abate by

Nov 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a) On or about October 4, 2013, the employer did not guard the rotating shaft on the Wash Line #1 washing barrel #1 located in the manufacturing department. The shaft was 3 feet from the platform.    b) On or about October 4, 2013, the employer did not guard the rotating shaft on the Wash Line #1 washing barrel #2 located in the manufacturing department. The shaft was 3 feet from the platform.    c) On or about October 4, 2013, the employer did not guard the rotating shaft on the Wash Line #1 washing barrel #3 located in the manufacturing department. The shaft was 3 feet from the platform.

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Abate by

Nov 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    On or about October 4, 2013, the employer did not guard the rotating shaft on the Conveyor Line #5 located in the manufacturing department.

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Abate by

Nov 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i): The hepatitis B vaccination was not made available within 10 working days of initial assignment to all employee(s) with occupational exposure:    On or about October 4, 2013, the employer did not provide Hepatitis B vaccines within 10 working days of initial assignment to employees who have occupational expsoure to bloodborne pathogens while assisting in emergencies.

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(ii)(B): The employer did not ensure that the training was provided to employees with occupational exposure at least annually:  On or about October 4, 2013, the employer did not provide annual training to employees on the Bloodborne Pathogen Program who were required to assist in cases of emergencies

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Abate by

Nov 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $8,400 · Current $5,460 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    On or about October 4, 2013, the employer did not enclose the sprocket and chain on the Wash Line #1.    BPI RECYCLING LLC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, (1910.219(f)(3)), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER (314937947), CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 09, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON (03/31/2011), WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT (1100 N. JOHNSON RD. SEBRING, OHIO 44672).

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Abate by

Nov 2, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) and -2 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced in(to their work area:    On or about October 4, 2013, employees performing operations involving combustible dust including but not limited to polypropylene dust and polyethylene dust were not trained on the fire and expolsion hazards of those dust.    BPI RECYCLING LLC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD, (1910.1200(h)), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER (314937947), CITATION NUMBER 01, ITEM NUMBER 13, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON (03/31/2011), WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT (1100 N. JOHNSON RD. SEBRING, OHIO 44672).

Issued

Oct 15, 2013

Abate by

Oct 23, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  On or about October 4, 2013, employees required to wear personal protective equipment have not been trained on its use. Employees are working with propane, hydraulic oil, gear lube, and acetylene. Employees are required to wear face shields, gloves, and safety glasses during these work activities.