OSHA Inspection: QUALITY WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING SERVICE

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 employees in that employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards caused by the operation of a garbage truck and a recycling truck without working audible back-up alarms.    a) 1536 S.R. 209, Brodheadsville, PA - The owner operated a 2007 Mack Model CTP-713B (VIN - 1M2AT13C57M003028) garbage truck without a working audible back-up alarm or an observer as a ground guide while driving in reverse. The rear view from the driver cab was obstructed by an attached high-compaction rear loader unit. Employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards, as observed on July 9, 2014.    b) 523 Meixall Valley Road, Saylorsburg, PA - An employer representative operated a 1986 Mack Model CTP-713B (VIN - 1HTLDTVN0GHA33380) recyclable collection truck without a working audible back-up alarm or an observer as a ground guide while driving in reverse. The rear view from the driver cab was obstructed by an attached recyclable separation unit. Employees were exposed to crushed-by and struck-by hazards, on or about July 9, 2014.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered.    a) Waste and recyclable collection routes beginning at 523 Meixall Valley Road, Saylorsburg, PA - Employees collected and emptied containers that held human, animal and organic waste into vehicles by hand without employer provided personal protective equipment such as but not limited to gloves, safety glasses and/or face shields. Employee's hands and eyes were exposed to cut-by (metal), stuck-by (sharps), flying particles (broken glass) and contact with noxious substances (feces, trash juice*) hazards, on or about July 9, 2014.    * - Liquids and solids ejected during waste compaction    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).  a) Waste and recyclable collection routes beginning at 523 Meixall Valley Road, Saylorsburg, PA - Employees collected and emptied containers that held human, animal and organic waste into vehicles by hand without employer provided personal protective equipment such as but not limited to gloves, safety glasses and/or face shields. Employee's hands and eyes were exposed to cut-by (metal), stuck-by (sharps), flying particles (broken glass) and contact with noxious substances (feces, trash juice*) hazards, on or about July 9, 2014.  * - Liquids and solids ejected during waste compaction  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees.  a) Waste and recyclable collection routes beginning at 523 Meixall Valley Road, Saylorsburg, PA - Employees collected and emptied containers that held human, animal and organic waste into vehicles by hand without employer provided personal protective equipment such as but not limited to gloves, safety glasses and/or face shields. Employee's hands and eyes were exposed to cut-by (metal), stuck-by (sharps), flying particles (broken glass) and contact with noxious substances (feces, trash juice*) hazards, on or about July 9, 2014.  * - Liquids and solids ejected during waste compaction  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.

Issued

Oct 15, 2014

Abate by

Nov 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i): The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.    a) Waste and recyclable collection routes beginning at 523 Meixall Valley Road, Saylorsburg, PA - Employees collected and emptied containers that held human waste that included contaminated sharps. The employer had not developed and implemented an Exposure Control Plan. Employees were exposed to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), on or about July 9, 2014.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation.