PLAINFIELD, IL —
OSHA Inspection: VINTAGE TECH RECYCLERS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of VINTAGE TECH RECYCLERS, INC. in 14110 S. ROUTE 59, PLAINFIELD, IL 60544 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 339836272.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- VINTAGE TECH RECYCLERS, INC.
- Site address
- 14110 S. ROUTE 59
- City
- PLAINFIELD
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60544
- Mailing
- 14110 S. ROUTE 59, PLAINFIELD, IL 60544
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423930
- Employees
- 222
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition. a. Production Floor- On or about July 3, 2014, employees are exposed to excessive amounts of broken components and debris lying upon the floor while dismantling and separating equipment. Thereby exposing employees to trip and fall hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $3600
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. a. Production Floor- On or about July 3, 2014, employees who were required to add water to forklift batteries were exposed to the hazard of contact with corrosive acid. Suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not provided within the work area for immediate use.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3600
1910.242 A
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(a): General requirements. Each employer shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees, including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees. a. On or about July 3, 2014, hand tools such as but not limited to box cutters were not kept in a safe condition, thereby exposing employees to lacerations.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1800
- — Z (S) $3600
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Sep 10, 2014
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed. a. Production Floor-On or about July 3, 2014, employer did not ensure panel door was closed and openings in the cabinet were effectively covered. Thereby exposing employees to shock, electrocution, and arc flash.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1800
- — Z (S) $3600
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339836272.
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