OSHA Inspection: ABS METAL RECYCLING LLC

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Abate by

May 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:   On or about March 10, 2014, the employer required the use of tight-fitting half-faced respirators while cutting up air conditioners, but had not developed and implemented a written respiratory protection program.       Elements of a written respiratory program include, but are not limited to, medical evaluations for employees required to use respirators, annual fit testing for tight fitting respirators, training in use and care of respirator, and a change-out schedule for respirator cartridges.

Issued

Apr 28, 2014

Abate by

May 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:   On or about March 10, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not verify that a hazard assessment had been conducted through a written certification that identifies the work evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the dates of hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.