OSHA Inspection: PHOENIX RECYCLING, INC.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): "Compressed gases." The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.   a.  On or about May 14, 2015, located at 611 Marion Road in Columbus, Ohio, the employer did not ensure that fire damaged compressed cylinders were secure when transported in a basket by forklift, thereby exposing the employees to a struck-by and/or explosion hazard.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): Emergency response plan. An emergency response plan shall be developed and implemented to handle anticipated emergencies prior to the commencement of emergency response operations. The plan shall be in writing and available for inspection and copying by employees, their representatives and OSHA personnel. Employers who will evacuate their employees from the danger area when an emergency occurs, and who do not permit any of their employees to assist in handling the emergency, are exempt from the requirements of this paragraph if they provide an emergency action plan in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.38.    a.     On or about May 1, 2015, located at 611 Marion Road in Columbus, Ohio, the employer did not implement an emergency response plan to handle emergencies prior to commencement of emergency response operations.  The employer instructed employees to perform firefighting and equipment removal activities during a fire, thereby exposing employees to a fire hazard and/or a struck-by hazard from exploding propane cylinders, 55 gallon drums, diesel fuel tanks, etc.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(11): Post-emergency response operations. Upon completion of the emergency response, if it is determined that it is necessary to remove hazardous substances, health hazards and materials contaminated with them (such as contaminated soil or other elements of the natural environment) from the site of the incident, the employer conducting the clean-up shall comply with one of the following:  29 CFR 1910.120(q)(11)(i): Meet all the requirements of paragraphs (b) through (o) of this section; or  a.  On or about May 1, 2015, located at 611 Marion Road in Columbus, Ohio, the employer did not implement a post-emergency response plan to remove drums and compressed cylinders from the site, thereby exposing to the hazards associated with structures, equipment, compressed cylinders/drums, etc. which were affected by a fire.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).    a.  On or about May 1, 2015, located at 611 Marion Road in Columbus, Ohio, employees operated forklifts without having the required training, thereby exposing the employees to the hazards associated with forklift operations.

Issued

2015-10-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $400.00 · Current $260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): Basic requirement. You must use OSHA 300, 300-A, and 301 forms, or equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses. The OSHA 300 form is called the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, the 300-A is the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and the OSHA 301 form is called the Injury and Illness Incident Report.    a.  The employer failed to use OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 forms, or the equivalent forms, for recordable injuries and illnesses for the employees located at 611 Marion Road in Columbus, Ohio.