OSHA Inspection: DCO ENVIRONMENTAL & RECYCLING

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):   Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in:  Inside of the Maintenance Department, employee(s) were exposed to an amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible machine process malfunction on the following equipment:  a/  Dayton 17-Inch Drill Press, m/n 5PHC3, s/n 051300062.  One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install emergency stop devices as required by ANSI B11.8-2001, paragraph 6.12.1.  DISCLAIMER:  a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA. b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):   Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught-in:  Inside of the Maintenance Department, employee(s) were exposed to an amputation/laceration hazard due to a possible machine process malfunction on the following equipment:  a/  Dayton Horizontal Band Saw, m/n 3Z518, s/n 60597.  One method of abatement to correct this apparent hazard is to install emergency stop devices as required by ANSI B11.10-2009, paragraph 6.12.2.  DISCLAIMER:  a/  The employer is not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested by OSHA. b/  The employer is responsible for selecting and implementing an effective abatement method.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(a)(2)(v): All exposed surfaces were not free from sharp edges, burrs or other safety hazards:  a/  The structural bracing belonging to a mobile ladder stand located inside of the Production Area adjacent to the Shredder Hopper was badly bent.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:  a/  The specific lockout/tagout procedure for the Sterling Spin Dryer did not identify heat as a thermal energy source.  b/  The specific lockout/tagout procedure for the Sterling Machine did not identify heat as a thermal energy source.  c/  The specific lockout/tagout procedure for the vertical baler did not identify gravity as a energy source.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 requirements of this standard are being followed:  Periodic inspection of the energy control procedure for the following machines were not performed:  a/  Sterling Spin Dryer, unknown m/n or s/n.  b/  Sterling Machine, unknown m/n or s/n.    c/  Vertical baler, unknown m/n or s/n.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck was not taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating condition:  a/  Inside of the Production Area, all four tires belonging to the Nissan 50 Fork Truck, m/n F2A25LV, s/n APIF2-9V0789, were badly damaged.  Large chunks of the solid, rubber tires were missing.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 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:    Inside of the Maintenance Department, the rotating parts belonging to the following equipment were unguarded:  a/  Dayton 17-Inch Drill Press, m/n 5PHC3, s/n 051300062.  b/  Dayton Horizontal Band Saw, m/n 3Z518, s/n 60597.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for a fixed location were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Department, the Dayton 17-Inch Drill Press, m/n 5PHC3, s/n 051300062, was not anchored to the floor.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  Working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Department, a steel auger, cardboard barrels, boxes, and machinery were stored directly in front of three 480 volt panels.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Department, the grounding pin belonging to the plug providing 120 volt electrical power to the Dayton Horizontal Band Saw, m/n 3Z518, s/n 60597, was missing.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  a/  Inside of the Maintenance Department, the outer insulation belonging to the flexible cord providing 120 volt electrical power to the Dayton Horizontal Band Saw, m/n 3Z518, s/n 60597, was damaged.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings were not effectively closed:  a/  Inside of the Production Area, a dual receptacle box was missing a knockout.

Issued

Apr 15, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers identified for the purpose:  a/  Inside of the Production Area, the panel door belonging to a circuit breaker box was missing.  b/  Inside of the Maintenance Department, the cover belonging to a receptacle box was missing.