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OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN TURF RECYCLING, LLC

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of AMERICAN TURF RECYCLING, LLC in 860 TAYLOR ST., ELYRIA, OH 44035 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 340634161.

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Site address
860 TAYLOR ST.
City
ELYRIA
State
OH
ZIP
44035
Mailing
860 TAYLOR ST., ELYRIA, OH 44035
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423930
Employees
8
Ownership type
A

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1903.19 C01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Sep 21, 2016
Abate by
Oct 7, 2016
Penalty
Initial $400 · Current $400
29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1): The employer did not certify to OSHA, within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, that the cited violation had been abated:  a)  American Turf Recycling, LLC - Elyria, Ohio:  On or about September 21, 2016, the employer did not submit verification of abatement certification for citation 1, item 1a for inspection number 1063416, which became a final order on June 26, 2016.  The employer did not submit documentation indicating that forklifts are safe for use, and preshift inspections of the forklifts are being conducted.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (O) $400

1910.178 P01

Repeat Gravity 1 2 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Oct 15, 2015
Abate by
Jul 19, 2016
Penalty
Initial $2,400 · Current $1,440 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe, the truck was not taken out of service until it was restored to safe operating condition.     a. American Turf Recycling, LLC located in Elyria, Ohio:  On or about May 19, 2015, the employer did not ensure the Nissan forklift used to move materials in the production area was removed from service when the headlights were found to be nonfunctional.     b. American Turf Recycling, LLC located in Elyria, Ohio:  On or about May 19, 2015, the employer did not ensure the Caterpillar forklift used to move materials in the production area was removed from service when the headlights and parking brake were found to be nonfunctional.     American Turf Recycling, LLC was previously cited under a different company name, Ohio Polymers and Recycling, Inc., for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178 (p)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966948, citation number 1, item number 4a and was affirmed as a final order on June 23 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 860 Taylor St., Elyria, OH 44035.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (R) $1440
  • — C (R) $2400
  • — Z (R) $2400

1910.178 Q07

Deleted Repeat Gravity 1 2 instances 6 exposed
Issued
Oct 15, 2015
Abate by
Oct 26, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service, and were not be placed in service if the examination showed any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination was not made at least daily. Where industrial trucks were used on a round-the-clock basis, they were not examined after each shift. Defects when found were not immediately reported and corrected.  a. American Turf Recycling, LLC located in Elyria, Ohio:  On or about May 19, 2015, the employer did not ensure the Nissan forklift used to move materials in the production area was inspected daily before each shift.   b. American Turf Recycling, LLC located in Elyria, Ohio:  On or about May 19, 2015, the employer did not ensure the Caterpillar forklift used to move materials in the production area was inspected daily before each shift.   American Turf Recycling, LLC was previously cited under a different company name, Ohio Polymers and Recycling, Inc., for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178 (q)(7), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 966948, citation number 1, item number 4b and was affirmed as a final order on June 23 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 860 Taylor St., Elyria, OH 44035.
Recent events (3)
  • — F (R) $0
  • — C (R) $0
  • — Z (R) $0

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