OSHA Inspection: SUNTRACK SUPPLY SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):    On or about April 22, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the dock area at this facility, employees walking, working, and operating forklifts are exposed to approximately a 52-inch fall from the dock to the ground level.  The dock does not have guarding of any type to prevent employees from falling or driving off the dock.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 02600515063115919020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    On or about April 22, 2015, and at times prior there, at this location, employees engaged in industrial recycling activities were exposed to hazards, such as, but not limited to, foreign objects in the eyes, eye and skin irritation, eye burns, lead, calcium hydroxide, cadmium, asbestos, chlorodiphenyl (54%), and inorganic arsenic.  The employer did not perform an assessment to determine the need for personal protective equipment (PPE), such as, but not limited to, safety glasses, chemical goggles, welding safety glasses/shield, protective clothing, and impermeable gloves.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): The employer did not determine if the voluntary use of a respirator did not in itself create a hazard:    At this facility, employees involved in industrial recycling voluntarily wore negative-pressure, half-face, right-fitting, elastomeric respirators.  The employer did not ensure the respirators did not create a hazard, such as, but not limited to, hinder or encumber the employees' actions, vision, or health.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii): The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:    On May 14, 2015, and on or about April 22, 2015, and at times prior thereto, at this facility, employees engaged in recycling duties wore negative-pressure, half-face, tight-fitting, elastomeric respirators.  The employer did not make sure the employees were medically fit and able to wear negative-pressure, half-face, elastomeric, tight-fitting respirators prior to the employees wearing the respirators.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0260063115919020C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:    On May 14, 2015, and on or about April 22, 2015, and at times prior thereto, at this establishment, employees conducting recycling activities voluntarily wore half-face, tight-fitting, negative-pressure, elastomeric respirators and were not provided with Appendix D and training on the limitations of the respirators.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 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 April 23, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees performed servicing and maintenance activities on equipment, including, but not limited to, a Sincro 315 Compact Plant for Electric Cables Recycling, which had electric and hydraulic energy sources.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

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

Hazardous substances 02600515063115919020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about April 21, 2015, and at times prior thereto, at this establishment, employees involved in recycling duties handle hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to calcium hydroxide (lime), asbestos, arsenic, lead, cadmium, chlorodiphenyl (54%).  The employees were not provided appropriate showers or eyewash stations.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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):    On or about April 23, 2015, and at times prior thereto, at this facility, employees operating powered industrial trucks (PITs) had not received training, nor been evaluated in the safe operation of the following PITs:    a.  Nissan 50 Optimum, Chassis Number CPJ02-9P1454, Model CPJ02A25PV,  b.  Komatsu, Serial Number 553564A, Model FG30SHT-12, and   c.  Komatsu, Serial Number 507114A, Model FG30SHTLP-12.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

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) through a certification that includes the name of the operator, the date of the training, that date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:  On or about April 23, 2015, and at times prior thereto, at this facility, the employer did not ensure the employees were certified prior to operating the following powered industrial trucks (PITs):  a.  Nissan 50 Optimum, Chassis Number CPJ02-9P1454, Model CPJ02A25PV, b.  Komatsu, Serial Number 553564A, Model FG30SHT-12, and  c.  Komatsu, Serial Number 507114A, Model FG30SHTLP-12.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 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 April 23, 2015, and at times prior thereto, at this facility, machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created when employees operate the alligator shears, aka "the gator".  The employer did not have a guard at the point of operation on "the gator".

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(a)(3): Apparatus such as torches, regulators or pressure-reducing valves, acetylene generators, and manifolds used in an oxygen-fuel gas system had not been approved:    On or about April 23, 2015, and at times prior thereto, at this facility, employees utilize an oxygen-fuel gas welding and cutting system in a non-approved manner of the manufacturer, such as, but not limited to, the regulator gauges do not have face protector covers in the following instances:    a.  propane cylinder, and  b.  oxygen cylinder.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed and were not protected from abrasion:    On or about April 23, 2015, and at times prior thereto, at this facility, conductors entering the bay door power control box were not protected from abrasion and the opening the conductors passed through was not effectively closed.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

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

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(1): The employer did not maintain all surfaces as free as practicable of ACM waste and/or debris and accompanying dust:    On May 14, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees conducting recycling activities were exposed to asbestos when handling cable/wire, such as, but not limited to, the "90/10" and "fat black", sheathed in an asbestos-containing material.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 06319020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(3): Surfaces contaminated with asbestos were being cleaned by the use of compressed air:  On or about May 14, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees involved in maintenance activities on the Sincro 315 Compact Plant for Recycling Electric Cables, were exposed to asbestos and chlorodiphenyl (54%), aka PCB.  Employees used compressed air to clean the Sincro 315 filter.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 9020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1001(k)(6): Waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and clothing contaminated with asbestos consigned for disposal, were not collected and disposed of in sealed impermeable bags, or other closed, impermeable containers:  On or about May 14, 2015, and at times prior thereto, employees involved in recycling duties disposed of asbestos-contaminated waste/debris/scrap in the regular trash.  Asbestos containing material (ACM) and potentially asbestos containing material (PACM) was thrown away and not placed in unsealed bags/containers prior to discarding.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1018(e)(2): Initial monitoring was not performed for each workplace, or work operation covered by 29 CFR 1910.1018 to accurately determine the airborne concentration of inorganic arsenic to which employees may be exposed:    On or about April 23, 2015, and at times prior thereto, at this establishment, the Sincro 315 chopper operator was exposed to 2 micrograms arsenic.  The employer did not conduct monitoring to determine employee(s) actual exposure levels.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2): An initial determination was not made to determine if any employee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level:     At this establishment, employees engaged in recycling job duties were exposed to lead.  The employer did not conduct monitoring to determine employee(s) actual exposure levels.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead:    At this facility, employees involved in recycling tasks were exposed to lead in locations, such as, but not limited to the following:      a.  Warehouse:  men's lavatory cold water handle, 3 micrograms/cubic meter.  b.  Warehouse:  shipping/receiving computer keyboard, 27 micrograms/cubic meter.  c.  Warehouse:  men's water closet urinal handle, 2.9 micrograms/cubic meter.  d.  Warehouse:  shipping/receiving calculator, 18.9 micrograms/cubic meter.    The employer failed to keep lead dust from covering surfaces in the employees working environment.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025:    At this establishment, employees involved in recycling activities were exposed to lead.  The employer did not inform the employees of the contents of Appendices A and B of this standard.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1591

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(2)(i): A copy of 29 CFR 1910.1025 and its appendices was not made readily available to all employees who had a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level:    At this establishment, employees engaged in recycling activities were exposed to lead.  A copy of the 1910.1025 standard was not made available to the exposed employees.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(2)(i): The employer did not monitor employee exposures to cadmium:    At this facility, employees performing recycling job duties were exposed to cadmium.  The employer did not conduct monitoring to determine actual exposure levels.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(k)(1): Surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of cadmium:    At this facility, employees involved in recycling tasks were exposed to cadmium in the shipping/receiving area and Sincro 315 chopper area.  The employer failed to keep cadmium from covering work environment surfaces.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who were or potentially were exposed to cadmium at or above the action level on 30 or more days per year (twelve consecutive months):    At this facility, in the shipping/receiving area and the Sincro 315 chopper area, employees engaged in recycling duties were exposed to cadmium and were not provided a medical surveillance program.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(i): The employer did not institute a training program for all employees who were potentially exposed to cadmium, ensure employee participation in the program, and maintain a record of the contents of such program:    At this establishment, employees engaged in recycling tasks were exposed to cadmium.  The employer did not develop and implement a cadmium exposure program.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(iii)(G): The employer did not ensure the employee's were informed of the contents of 29 CFR 1910.1027 and the appendices:    At this facility, employees engaged in recycling work duties were exposed to cadmium.  A copy of the 1910.1027 standard was not made available to the exposed employees.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances C141

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(iv)(A): The employer did not make a copy of 29 CFR 1910.1027 and its appendices readily available at no cost to all affected employees and provide them a copy when requested:    At this facility, employees involved in recycling activities were exposed to cadmium.  A copy of the 1910.1027 standard and its Appendices were not made available to employees.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Oct 27, 2015

Penalty

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

Hazardous substances 02600515063115919020

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    At this facility, employees engaged in recycling activities were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as, but not limited to, calcium hydroxide, lead, arsenic, cadmium, asbestos, and chlorodiphenyl (54%).      The employer has not developed a program which would address labeling, safety data sheets, other forms of warning, and employee information and training on the hazards associated with the hazardous chemicals at this site.    The written program should also contain the following:       a.  a list of all hazardous chemicals onsite,       b.  the methods the employer will use to inform and train employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks and the known associated hazards,       c.  the hazards of chemicals onsite, and       d.  establish procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.