OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED RECOVERY INC

Issued

Aug 4, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(2): Exit route doors must be free of any device or alarm that could restrict emergency use of the exit route if the device or alarm fails.    a) Warehouse    Exit route door was secured with two slide bolts restricting emergency use of exit.    b)  Exit route door next to office    Exit route door was locked with roll down metal door restricting emergency use of exit.    c)  Office door    Office door marked as exit route door was locked on both sides restricting emergency use.    Observed on or about 6/12/2014.

Issued

Aug 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:    a) Warehouse/Storage area    Exit signs were not posted  in the warehouse and storage area indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge.    Condition observed on or about 06/12/2014.

Issued

Aug 4, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a)Warehouse    Employee(s) working in warehouse were exposed to physical injury from compressed acetylene cylinders not properly secured.    Observed on or about 6/12/2014.

Issued

Aug 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(i)(1): Concentration levels of carbon monoxide gas created by powered industrial truck operations exceeded the levels specified in 1910.1000:    a)  Warehouse    Clark LP gas and Kolmar AC LP gas powered industrial trucks were not maintained properly exposing employees to carbon monoxide found in vehicle exhaust, at levels of 1920ppm to over 2000ppm.     Observed on or about 06/12/2014.

Issued

Aug 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(H):  Powered industrial truck operators did not receive training in the hazards of closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide.    a)  Warehouse    Employees who operate Clark LP gas and Kolmar AC LP gas powered industrial trucks to load tractor trailers were not provided training in the hazards of closed environments where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide.    Observed on or about 6/12/2014.

Issued

Aug 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years.    a)  Warehouse    Employees who operate Clark LP gas and Kolmar AC LP gas powered industrial trucks (forklifts) were not evaluated at least every three years to ensure that the operator had the knowledge and skills to operate the powered industrial truck safely to prevent accidents from unsafe operations.      Observed on or about 06/12/2014.

Issued

Aug 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 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):    (a) Warehouse    "Old Sheet Baler(blue)" used to compact and bale cans did not have guards or interlocks to prevent employees from placing their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.      "Better Baler (EPCO)" used to compact scrap aluminum did not have guards or interlocks to prevent employees from placing their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.    (b) Wire Stripping area    Wire stripper did not have an appropriate guard to prevent employees from placing their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle.      Condition observed on or about 06/12/2014

Issued

Aug 4, 2014

Abate by

Sep 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 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:    (a) Compacting Area/Upstairs    EPCO Baler "Better Baler"  was not maintained in accordance with its electrical equipment listing and labeling, in that the strain relief was damaged and a foot pedal activating device was used as a hand controller.    Observed on or about 06/12/2014.

Issued

Aug 4, 2014

Abate by

Aug 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $920 Reduced

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)  Retail/Refurbishing area of warehouse      Seven (7) interconnected extension cords were used as a substitute for fixed wiring to provide electricity to products on display for resale exposing employees to an electrical shock.    Observed on or about 6/12/2014.

Issued

Aug 4, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead.    a) Break/lunch area    A layer of dust on the surface of the lunch table in the break area where employees ate contained 383 micrograms per square foot  (µg/ft2 ) of lead. The current (2012) U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guideline for lead on floors is 40 micrograms per square foot  (µg/ft2 ).      Observed or about 6/12/14.