OSHA Inspection: OTSEGO AUTO CRUSHERS LLC

Issued

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.    a) 6071 St Hwy 23, Oneonta, NY 13820, On or about 3/5/15: An exit door not kept clear of snow and ice and was unable to be opened.

Issued

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 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.      a) 6071 St Hwy 23, Oneonta, NY 13820, On or about 3/5/15: Documented Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures were not developed for the multi energy cardboard bailing machine.

Issued

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-05-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter.         a) 6071 St Hwy 23, Oneonta, NY 13820. On or about 3/5/15: Employees were not trained in the use of fire extinguishers when they were expected to fight a fire in the incipient stage.          Abatement note: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation(s) or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

2015-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-04-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.244(a)(1)(ii): Rated load(s) of portable jack(s) were not legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack(s) by casting, stamping, or other suitable means.    a) 6071 St Hwy 23, Oneonta, NY 13820. On or about 3/5/15: Three hydraulic floor jacks were not labeled with their lifting rating.