OSHA Inspection: BIRMINGHAM RECYCLING & RECOVERY, LLC

Issued

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:    (a) On or about 11/12/2014 - Recycling area, material recovery facility waste was allowed to accumulate on the floor next to the stairs.

Issued

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    (a) On or about 11/12/2014 - at the presorting area, employees sorting material recovery facility materials were not wearing head protection.

Issued

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion:    (a) On or about 11/12/2014 - at the presorting area, employees sorting material recovery facility materials were not wearing hand protection.

Issued

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    (a) On or about 11/12/2014 - employees working at the presorting area are exposed to health and safety hazards from material recovery facility materials. The employer did not conduct a hazard assessment.

Issued

2014-12-09 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    (a) On or about 11/12/2014 - Recycling area, employees were operating a forklift without completing training.