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OSHA Inspection: BLACK GOLD RUBBER RECYCLERS

Follow-up inspection · Health discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a follow-up health inspection of BLACK GOLD RUBBER RECYCLERS in 6839 MAIN ST, ODESSA, MO 64076 (NAICS 562920). OSHA activity number 340688878.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
BLACK GOLD RUBBER RECYCLERS
Site address
6839 MAIN ST
City
ODESSA
State
MO
ZIP
64076
Mailing
6839 MAIN ST, ODESSA, MO 64076

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Follow-up (F)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
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Establishment context

NAICS code
562920
Employees
17
Ownership type
A

Citations

10 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 A01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 17 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1200.00 · Current $480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    (a) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8th, 2015 left aisles and passageways including stairs littered with material that could cause a tripping hazard for workers.    Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $480
  • — Z (S) $1200

1910.24 F

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 17 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(f): Rise height and tread width were not uniform throughout any flight of stairs including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the stairs:  (a) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8th, 2015 had a stairway in building #2 near the BG-7 shredder that was missing a tread for the step the second from the bottom of the run of steps.  The missing tread doubled the height of the step making the rise not uniform throughout the flight of stairs.   Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.  NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.95 C01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 9 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1600.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:  (a) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers, doing business as BGR on or about June 8, 2015, had not established and implemented an effective hearing conservation program.  BGR had not provided training to workers on the proper use of hearing protection.   (b) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers, doing business as BGR on or about June 8, 2015, had not established and implemented an effective hearing conservation program.  Prior sampling found workers exposed to noise levels exceeding 85 decibels measured on the A scale and workers had not been given audiometric testing.  (c) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers, doing business as BGR on or about June 8, 2015, had not established and implemented an effective hearing conservation program.  Following OSHA sampling for noise BGR made some changes in the equipment being run which may have affected to noise levels which employees were exposed to, but resampling for worker exposure to noise was not done.  The BLACKGOLD RUBBER RECYCLERS LLC, dba BGR, was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 806482, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 5, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 6839 West Main Street, Odessa, Missouri 64076.   Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.  NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $1600

1910.219 D01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 17 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1200.00 · Current $480.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    (a) Black Gold Rubber Recycling LLC on or about June 8, 2015 had pulleys operating an inclined belt on the conveyor for BG-7 #2 that was not guarded.      Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $480
  • — Z (S) $1200

1910.219 E03 I

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 17 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  (a) Black Gold Rubber Recycling LLC on or about June 8, 2015 had an inclined belt on the conveyor for BG-7 #2 that was not guarded.   Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.  NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.305 G01 IV A

Serious Gravity 1 3 instances 17 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8870

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    (a) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 used a drop cord to power an air conditioner.  The air condition was not plugged into fixed wiring.    (b) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 used a drop cord to power a refrigerator.  The refrigerator was not plugged into fixed wiring.    (c) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 connected a flexible cord through the open door of an electrical panel and to a motor on BG-7 #2.  The motor was not hard wired.       Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $600
  • — Z (S) $1200

1910.219 C02 I

Repeat Gravity 5 3 instances 17 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $3200.00 · Current $1280.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    (a) At Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 had a 2" diameter shaft exposed 4" on mobile conveyor in Building #1 by the BG-7 1 shredder on the closer left hand corner facing the narrow end of the conveyor from the shaft end.    (b) At Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 had a 2" diameter shaft exposed 4" on mobile conveyor in Building #1 by the BG-7 1 shredder on the closer right hand corner facing the narrow end of the conveyor from the shaft end.    (c) At Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 had a 2" diameter shaft exposed 1 3/4" on the conveyor in Building #1 by the BG-7 2 shredder.  The shaft stuck through the guard.      The Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(I), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 806482, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on March 5, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 6839 West Main Street, Odessa, Missouri.    Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $1280
  • — Z (R) $3200

1910.305 B02 I

Repeat Gravity 5 3 instances 17 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $3200.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    (a) At Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 junction boxes and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.  A duplex outlet was missing a cover in the office used by an office manager and clerical person.    (b) At Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 junction boxes and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.  A stacked cabinet near the BG 7 - 2 did not have a cover.    (c) At Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 junction boxes and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose.  A panel box near the refrigerator in building #2 did not have a cover.      The Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 20 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 806482, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on March 5, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 6839 West Main Street, Odessa, Missouri.    Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.      NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $1600
  • — Z (R) $3200

1910.1200 E01 I

Repeat Gravity 1 1 instance 24 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not complete a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:    (a) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 used at least 13 different chemicals in their work place, but did not have a list of those chemicals.      The Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(I), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 806482, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on March 5, 2013, with respect to a workplace located at 6839 West Main Street, Odessa, Missouri.    Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $1200
  • — Z (R) $2400

1904.32 A01

Other-than-serious 4 instances 24 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $800.00 · Current $400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(1): A review of the OSHA Log of Recordable Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent) was not completed to ensure the Log was accurate and complete, and/or deficiencies were not identified and corrected at the end of each calendar year:    (a) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 had not completed the OSHA 300 form or it's equivalent and certified that it was accurate and complete for the calendar year 2014.    (b) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 had not completed the OSHA 300 form or it's equivalent and certified that it was accurate and complete for the calendar year 2013.    (c) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 had not entered the injury information into the OSHA 300 log or it's equivalent and totaled the information correctly for the year 2014.    (d) Black Gold Rubber Recyclers LLC on or about June 8, 2015 had not entered the injury information into the OSHA 300 log or it's equivalent and totaled the information correctly for the year 2013.    Abatement certification is required for this item; use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.    NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $400
  • — Z (O) $800

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