OSHA Inspection: SCOOBY RENDERING, INC.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck by and crushing hazards:      a) On or about 7/2/2015, Exterior of building:  An employee was operating a Thomas 153 Skid Steer Loader when he was caught and crushed by the loader while retrieving containers from a storage trailer.  The employer had not ensured that a seat belt was operational and in use, that the safety bar interlock system was operational, that the back up alarm was operational, that foot control pedals were operational and not sticking, That the parking brake was operational, that employees were not exiting and entering the machine while it was running.    Among other feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to:  a) Ensure that the seat belt and safety interlock was operational per the manufacturers Owners manual, section 1.0  b) Ensure that the safety bar interlock was operational per the manufacturers Owners manual, sections 1.0 and 2.3.  c) Ensure that employees do not enter and exit the machine while it is running per the manufacturers Owners manual, sections 2.4 and 2.6.  d) Ensure that the controls are operational per the manufacturers Owners manual, section 2.10.  e) Ensure that the back up alarm and parking brake are operational per the Association of Equipment Manufacturers  safety manual, page 11.  f) Ensure that employees are provided with training and access to the owners manual per the Association of Equipment Manufacturers  safety manual, pages 7 and 10.     Abatement documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1340.00 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) and toeboards:Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.    a) On or about 7/6/2015, In the facility:  The operators platform for the dump station was not provided with a guard rail system.  Employees exposed to falls of five an a half feet.      b) On or about 7/6/2015, At the "kill" floor:  Three variable height work platforms were not provided with fall protection.  Employees exposed to falls of up to nine feet.      c) On or about 7/6/2015, At the Pump House:  The floor edge was not provided with a guardrail system.  Employees exposed to falls of approximately twelve feet.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having one side open, did not have at least one stair railing on the open side:    a) On or about 7/6/2015, In the facility:  The metal stairs from the dump station to the lower level were not provided with a stair rail on the open side.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $670.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one level to another where operations necessitated travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations:    a) On or about 7/2/2015, Storage Trailers:  Employees are accessing the storage trailers with no safe access provided.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(f): All treads were not reasonably slip-resistant and the nosings were not of nonslip finish:    a) On or about 7/6/2015, In the facility:  The metal stairs from the dump station to the lower level were not slip resistant and were very slippery.    b) On or about 7/6/2015, In the facility:  The wooden stairs from the dump station to the lower level were not slip resistant and were very slippery.    Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) On or about 7/6/2015, Throughout the facility:  Exits were not marked by signs.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  a) On or about 7/6/2015, Throughout the facility:  Directions to exits were not marked by signs.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a) On or about 7/6/2015, Throughout the facility:  Doors and passageways that could be mistaken as an exit route were not marked as "Not an Exit".   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(e): The employer did not assure that fire alarm signaling systems were installed, maintained and tested in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.165(d):    a) On or about 7/6/2015, In the facility:  There was no fire alarm system for the facility.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

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:    a) On or about 7/6/2015, In the facility:  Employees were using/ handling corrosive materials such as, but not limited to FS Strike Three and Hydrated Lime.  There was no eye wash available.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1120.00 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:    a) On or about 7/6/2015, At the dump station:  The hydraulic dump station was not guarded or provided with constant pressure controls.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:    a) On or about 7/6/2015, In the basement:  A 44 inch diameter fan was not provided with adequate guarding.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

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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) On or about 7/6/2015, At the "Kill" floor:  Two pulleys were not guarded at the winch motor.      b) On or about 7/6/2015, Basement:  Two pulleys were not adequately guarded at the fan.        Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) On or about 7/6/2015, At the "Kill" floor:  Three semi V belts were not guarded at the winch motor.    b) On or about 7/6/2015, Basement:  One semi V belt was not adequately guarded at the fan.      Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $890.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) On or about 7/6/2015, Electrical Room:  A Motor Control Center had a series of openings in the front metal doors.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(c)(2)(i): Each water closet did not occupy a separate compartment with a door and walls or partitions between fixtures sufficiently high to assure privacy:  a) On or about 7/6/2015, In the facility:  A water closet "toilet" located near the lockers, was not provided with an enclosure.  Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) On or about 7/6/2015, In the facility:  The employer had not developed, implemented and maintained a written hazard communication program.  Employees were using materials/ chemicals such as, but not limited to FS Strike Three, Kerosene, Hydrated Lime, and Blue Def.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein  a) On or about 7/6/2015, In the facility:  The employer had not ensured that containers holding products such as, but not limited to FS Strike Three, Kerosene, and Blue Def were labeled.   Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

2015-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-12-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) On or about 7/6/2015, In the facility:  The employer had not provided training to employees regarding the hazards associated with materials/ chemicals that the employees were using and exposed to in the workplace.  Employees were using materials/ chemicals such as, but not limited to FS Strike Three, Kerosene, Hydrated Lime, and Blue Def.   Abatement certification is required for this item.