OSHA Inspection: COUNTY WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICE, INC.

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Abate by

Mar 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  a)  On or before January 30, 2014 the powered industrial truck (forklift) in the truck maintenance garage at County Waste and Recycling, 1927 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 was not inspected on the days it was placed in service.

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Abate by

Mar 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $2,025 Reduced

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, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):  On or about January 28, 2014 in the truck maintenance garage an electrical cord attached to a drop light was in use to illuminate the engine compartment of a truck being serviced.  The drop light had an electrical cord which was missing insulation and showing signs of a previous inadequate repair by electrician's tape wound around the cord at locations where the insulation had worn though.

Issued

Mar 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a)  On or about 12/12/13 at the County Waste facility at 1927 Route 9 Clifton Park, New York in the dispatch building a fire extinguisher was not mounted or identified with a sign.