OSHA Inspection: GREEN GUY RECYCLING INC

Issued

Sep 24, 2014

Abate by

Oct 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about July 10, 2014, at this site, there were no specific procedures developed for multi energy source equipment such as the IBC baler, model number TR-11-T50-HP-100.  Employees exposed to a potential caught in hazard from the unexpected start-up of the equipment.

Issued

Sep 24, 2014

Abate by

Oct 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about July 10, 2014, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control (lockout tagout) procedures. Employee(s) were exposed to an unexpected start-up of equipment such as, but not limited to the IBC baler, model number TR-11-T50-HP-100, serial number is 0512.

Issued

Sep 24, 2014

Abate by

Oct 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  On or about July 10, 2014, at this site, the employees did not receive training on the recognition of the hazardous energy sources and means necessary for energy isolation for the equipment. Employees exposed to the unexpected startup of equipment such as the baler.  The baler is an IBC Baler, model TR-11-T50-HP-100 and serial number is 0512.

Issued

Sep 24, 2014

Abate by

Oct 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:   On or about July 10, 2014, in the main shop area, there are two JMC recycling shears that the point of operations were not being guarded when used.  Employees are using the shears without pulling down the guard. Employees exposed to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Sep 24, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.254(d)(8): Welding cables with splices within 10 feet (3 m) of the holder were used:  On or about July 10, 2014, in the main shop floor, at the welder station, the lead cable on the Hobart 250 welder was spliced. The employer failed to ensure there were no splices within 10 feet of the holder. Employees exposed to an electrical shock.

Issued

Sep 24, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  On or about July 10, 2014, in the main shop area, the disconnect boxes  were not accessible. The employer failed to ensure the disconnect boxes were accessible and not blocked.

Issued

Sep 24, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  On or about July 10, 2014, in the main shop area, near the exit way to the baler, the employer failed to ensure there were no openings in the disconnect box. There were two breakers missing. Employees exposed to a potential electrical shock.

Issued

Sep 24, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):   On or about July 10, 2014, at the site, the employer failed to certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated on the forklift.