OSHA Inspection: ENVIROCARE INC.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors:  A.  On or about December 23, 2013, employees who worked in the Solvent Recovery Departments were exposed to a fire hazard.  A systematic method was not implemented to ensure that incompatible reactive chemicals were excluded from being mixed with the typical waste solvents that were distilled.  B.   On or about December 23, 2013, employees who worked in the Drum Processing Department were exposed to a fire hazard.  A systematic method was not implemented to ensure that tools, such as angle grinders, used to open drums would prevent the ignition of flammable vapors that might be present.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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 December 23, 2014, employees in the Small Recovery Shop were exposed to eye contact hazards from various substances contained in waste solvents.  An eye wash that was installed along the northeast wall of the shop was installed so that the eye spigots were at a height of approximately 53 inches above the floor.  The ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2009 recommended height is 33 to 45 inches from the floor.  B.  On or about December 23, 2014, employees in the Small Recovery Shop were exposed to eye contact hazards from various substances contained in waste solvents.  An eye wash that was installed along the northeast wall of the shop was obstructed from immediate use by a 55 gallon drum, a drum dolly, and a pedestal fan.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(iv): The emergency response plan did not address, to the extent not addressed elsewhere, safe distances and places of refuge:   On or about December 23, 2014, employees were exposed to fire and entrapment hazards in the event of an uncontrollable release.  The current map used for evacuation information was inaccurate.  It did not include the Small Recovery Shop and the Cabinet Storage Shop.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(ix): The emergency response plan did not address, to the extent not addressed elsewhere, emergency alerting and response procedures:   On or about December 23, 2013, employees were exposed to fire and inhalation hazards as a result of instructional conflicts in written programs.  The Transfer Facility Requirements (2005) stated an internal bell would communicate a need to evacuate work areas, but the evacuation plan stated that an alarm buzzer would communicate a need to evacuate work areas.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6): The skill and knowledge levels required for all new responders, and those hired after the effective date of this standard, were not conveyed to them through training before they were permitted to take part in actual emergency operations on an incident:   On or about December 23, 2013, employees who worked to recycle waste solvents and drums containing waste substances had not been trained on their roles during an event that would require a response or evacuation.  Employees were exposed to fire and inhalation hazards as a result of this deficiency.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 their work area:    On or about December 23, 2013, employees who worked to recycle waste solvents and drums containing waste substances had not been trained on chemicals such as, but not limited to, Top Gun Gun Cleaner 2 (fire, skin absorption, and inhalation hazards).

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 December 23, 2013, employees in the Small Recovery Shop were exposed to a fire hazard.  A portable fire extinguisher on the east wall of the shop was mounted at a height of about 6 feet from the floor.  It was obstructed by pails and a mop bucket.  B.  On or about December 23, 2013, employees in the Main Solvent Recovery Room were exposed to a fire hazard.  A portable fire extinguisher mounted on the wall adjacent to Still #7 was obstructed by empty drums.  C.  On or about December 23, 2013, employees in the Main Solvent Recovery Room were exposed to a fire hazard.  A portable fire extinguisher on the north wall was mounted above a multi-drawer tool cabinet.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:   A.  On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #1 which was installed at the floor level.  This fan was located in the Cooler Room of the Small Recovery Shop.  B.  On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #2 which was installed at the floor level.  This fan was located in the Cooler Room of the Small Recovery Shop.  C. On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #3 which was installed at the floor level.  This fan was located in the Cooler Room of the Small Recovery Shop.  D. On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #4 which was installed at the floor level.  This fan was located in the Cooler Room of the Small Recovery Shop.  E.  On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #1 which was installed at the ground level.  This fan was located outside of the main recycling building along the west wall.  F.  On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #2 which was installed at the ground level.  This fan was located outside of the main recycling building along the west wall.  G.  On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #3 which was installed at the ground level.  This fan was located outside of the main recycling building along the west wall.  H. On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #4 which was installed at the ground level.  This fan was located outside of the main recycling building along the west wall.  I.  On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #5 which was installed at the ground level.  This fan was located outside of the main recycling building along the west wall.  J.  On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #6 which was installed at the ground level.  This fan was located outside of the main recycling building along the north wall.  K.  On or about December 23, 2013, waste recycling employees were exposed to a laceration and amputation hazard.  The guard was missing for a 12-inch diameter fan on Cooler Unit #7 which was installed at the ground level.  This fan was located outside of the main recycling building along the north wall.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:   On or about December 23, 2013, waste recovery employees in the main building were exposed to a flying debris hazard.  A portable Hilti (Model DAG 450-D) angle grinder, used to cut open waste drums, was missing the guard.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

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:   On or about December 23, 2014, employees in the Cooler Room of the Small Recovery Shop were exposed to an electrical shock and fire hazard.  An Intertek Relocatable Power Tap (Model YLPT-43) was not used in accordance with labeling and listing.  The device was used to supply electrical power to industrial equipment.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers or faceplates approved for the purpose:   A.  On or about December 23, 2014, employees at this establishment were exposed to an electrical shock hazard from contact with the internal wiring of pull out switches.  The faceplate for a pull out switch, located behind Cooler Unit #1 in the Cooler Room of the Small Recovery Shop, was missing.   B.  On or about December 23, 2014, employees at this establishment were exposed to an electrical shock hazard from contact with the internal wiring contained inside an open junction box on Cooler Unit #4 in the Cooler Room of the Small Recovery Shop.  The faceplate for the box had been removed and was beside the box.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   A.  On or about December 23, 2014, employees in the Cooler Room of the Small Recovery Shop were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards.  Flexible extension cords were used as a substitute for fixture wiring to provide electrical power to 5 cooling units.  B.  On or about December 23, 2014, employees who worked in and around the Main Recovery Building were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards.  Flexible extension cords were used as a substitute for fixture wiring to provide electrical power to 7 cooling units located along the exterior north and west walls of the building.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings:   On or about December 23, 2014, employees who worked in and around the Main Recovery Building were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.  A flexible extension cord in the vicinity of cooling condenser Units #6 and #7 was strung outside the building on the ground, routed through the bay door along the floor, and then inside to a wall receptacle.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   On or about December 23, 2014, employees in the Cooler Room of the Small Recovery Shop were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.  A flexible extension cord that was connected to the plug for the Intertek Relocatable Power Tap (Model YLOT-43) was damaged at the plug.  The outer insulation for the cord had been pulled away from the plug connection, exposing the insulated internal wires.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present:   A.  On or about December 23, 2014, employees in the Small Recovery Shop, a Class 1 Division 2 location, were exposed to a fire hazard.  The electrical motor for a pedestal fan located at the north end of the shop was not explosion-proof or enclosed.     B.   On or about December 23, 2014, employees in the Main Recovery Room, a Class 1 Division 2 location, were exposed to a fire hazard.  A fluorescent light bulb on the north wall of the room was not shielded by an explosion-proof enclosure.     C.   On or about December 23, 2014, employees in the Main Recovery Room, a Class 1 Division 2 location, were exposed to a fire hazard.  The cover for a LED flood light to seal the light fixture, located above Distillation Unit #7, was missing.   D.  On or about December 23, 2014, employees in the Main Recovery Room, a Class 1 Division 2 location, were exposed to a fire hazard.  An electrical receptacle on the north wall (below the fluorescent light bulb) did not have protective covers.   E.  On or about December 23, 2014, employees in the Main Building where solvent holding tanks were located, a Class 1 Division 2 location, were exposed to a fire hazard.  The enclosure for an incandescent light bulb, located above the solvent holding tanks, was missing a cover to seal the light fixture.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:   On or about December 23, 2014, employees who worked in the vicinity of Condenser Unit #2 along the exterior west wall of the Main Recovery Room, were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.  The taped repair of outer insulation on an extension cord that was dedicated for electrical connections was deteriorated and unraveling.

Issued

2014-06-13 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-06-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): Portable electric equipment and flexible cords that was used in highly conductive work locations (such as those inundated with water or other conductive locations) or in job locations where employees were likely to contact water or conductive liquids were not approved for those locations:   On or about December 23, 2014, employees who worked in the vicinity of Condenser Unit #2 along the exterior west wall of the Main Recovery Room, were exposed to an electrical shock hazard.  The taped repair of outer insulation for an extension cord, which was set on wet soil and connected to equipment, was damaged.  The soil was saturated as a result of a water leak from nearby condenser equipment.