OSHA Inspection: PLAINFIELD SCRAP METAL, INC.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):   Processing Shack:  On, or about, March 21, 2014, the Rigby Industries Mode R-10 hydraulic alligator shear was used without the manufacturer supplied guard at the point of operation.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   Processing Shack:  On, or about, March 21, 2014, the power cord provided for the Rigby hydraulic alligator shear was pulled from the fitting on the electrical disconnect box, exposing the inner conductors.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   Scrap Yard:  On, or about, March 21, 2014, the company had not developed and implemented a Hazard Communication Program that included how containers of chemicals, such as but not limited to Diesel Fuel, would be labeled, how Safety Data Sheets for chemicals would be maintained and how employees would be trained regarding the safe use and handling of chemicals.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:   Scrap Yard:  On, or about, March 21, 2014, a plastic barrel that contained Diesel Fuel, a category 3 flammable liquid, was not provided with a label to identify the contents of the barrel.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  Scrap Yard: On, or about, March 21, 2014, a plastic barrel that contained Diesel Fuel, a category 3 flammable liquid, was labeled with an appropriate hazard warning for the contents of the barrel.

Issued

2014-04-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:  Processing Shack:  On, or about, March 21, 2014, a storage rack was located in front of the Challenger wall mounted circuit breaker.