OSHA Inspection: THE SHREDDER COMPANY, LLC

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4951.00 · Current $2476.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(g)(2)(i): Electrical equipment was not so located or enclosed that live parts would not be exposed to accidental contact under normal operating conditions.    On or about April 03, 2014, and at times prior thereto, maintenance personal were using an electrical operated hoist with live parts exposed and no trolley stops that will prevent electrical live parts from touching the hoist frame.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii): Repairs or replacements were not provided promptly of critical parts which are cracked, broken, bent, or excessively worn as needed for safe operation of crane.   On or about April 03, 2014, and at times prior thereto, maintenance personal were using a Gantry Crane that had a broken hook safety latch mechanism that was not repaired or replaced.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards from falling objects.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5940.00 · Current $2970.00 Reduced

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 April 03, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were using a vertical portable grinder without a guard at  the gouging area booth. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2970.00 · Current $1485.00 Reduced

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 April 03, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a twist lock electrical wire connector was installed on a knife switch type box that was powered with a 240 VAC, three phase using a Romex wire (four stranded wires) that was not used in accordance with the UL listing.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6930.00 · Current $3465.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions.    On or about April 03, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were using a Lincon Idealarc DC1000 in the gouging process that had the cable running through an opening without being protected from abrasion.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color.  On or about April 03, 2014, and at times prior thereto, an emergency exit sign located at the Maintenance and Foundry lunch room was not illuminated.  This condition exposed employees to fire safety hazards.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $991.00 · Current $496.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace.    On or about March 20, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employer required foundry employees to wear respirator without performing medical evaluation prior to their use.  This condition exposed employees to health hazards.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-10-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test.    On or about March 20, 2014, and at times thereof, employer provided respirators to employees in areas where they are required without first ensuring that employees pass the quantitative or qualitative fit test.  This condition exposed employees to health hazards.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons.   On or about April 03, 2014, and at times prior thereto, two oxygen compressed gas cylinders by Diesel Maintenance shop  storage area were not properly secured as to prevent from being knocked over. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use.  On or about April 03, 2014, and at times prior thereto, a compressed cylinder without a valve protection cap was stored and unsecured at the maintenance shop. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.   On or about April 03, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were using a conveyor for regrinding material where it's electric motor electrical junction box was missing the cover and exposed live wires.  This condition exposed employees to electrical hazards.