OSHA Inspection: RECYC-MATTRESSES CORP.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $780 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.        Baler Area:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the floor area around the vertical balers was littered with boxes, buckets, strapping boards and other debris.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:     Front of Building:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, stair rails were not provided on the open sides of the access stairs for the building.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    Mattress Storage Area:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the rear exit was not maintained in a usable condition in that:    A.  The aisle leading to the exit door was blocked by a box spring and a bale of cardboard.  B.  A bees nest was located outside and door and bees were flying into the building because the door was ajar.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

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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):    Shop:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the employer had not conducted a hazard assessment to determine what personal protective equipment needed to be worn by employees when they conducted tasks that could expose them to hazards such as flying particles and pieces and chemical hazards.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  Shop:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, employees did not wear protective eye equipment when performing tasks such as, but not limited to, dismantling box spring mattresses, operating baling equipment and adding water to forktruck batteries.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  Shop:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, an eyewash unit was not provided where employees opened forktruck batteries to add water.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $780 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(4)(i): Receptacle(s) used for putrescible solid or liquid waste or refuse were not equipped with tight fitting cover(s) necessary to maintain sanitary conditions:    Break Area:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, a covered waste receptacle was not provided in the break room for food and beverage related trash.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(4)(ii): Wastes were not collected and removed as often as necessary to maintain the place of employment in a sanitary condition:  Break Area:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, trash was allowed to accumulate on tables, counters and the floor.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Enclosed workplaces were not so constructed, equipped, and maintained as to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, or other vermin:  Break Area:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the break area had an infestation of flies as evidence by numerous flying insects and hanging strips of fly paper at or near capacity.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $780 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Lavatories were not provided with hand soap or similar cleansing agent:    Restrooms:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, soap was not provided in the restrooms.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv): Lavatories were not provided with individual hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, warm air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling:  Restrooms:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, neither hand towels nor a hand dryer was provided in either of the lavatories.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

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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:  Shop Floor:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, employees routinely unjammed the SSI Model M85E Shredder without locking out the machine.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:  Mattress Storage Area: On, or about, August 18, 2015, mattresses waiting to be processed were not stored securely.  Several piles had collapsed.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): If the truck is equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, the user shall request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:  Shop:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the identification plate provided on the Toyota forktruck, serial number 61728, was not marked to indicate that a large clamp attachment had been installed on the truck.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 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):  Shop:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the company had not ensured that all forktruck operators were trained and competent to operate forktrucks.  An operator was observed operating a forktruck without wearing the seat belt provided and the electrical system provided for the shredder had suffered major damage on several incidents involving forktrucks.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,820 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by pinch points, in-running nip points and rotating parts:  A.  Baler Area:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, an employee was observed operating Baler #6, a MAPV vertical hydraulic baler, while the access door to the loading chamber was open.  The interlock for the access door had been bypassed.  B.  Shredder:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the inclined feed conveyor that fed scrap into the SSI Shredder was not adequately safeguarded in that:  1.  An emergency stop device was not provided at the finish end near the rolling stair landing. 2.  The on/off control was a snap switch that was not protected against accident contact and was not labeled as to its function.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  Baler Area:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, a Lasko box fan used for general ventilation at the work table did not designed for use in a commercial or industrial location in that it was not provided with a hard service or junior hard service power cord that included an equipment grounding conductor.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electrical equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  Baler Area:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the electrical control boxes provided on the following balers had broken latches and could not be secured closed:  A.  Baler #5. B.  Baler #6.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  Front of Shop:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the General Electrical circuit breaker panel that provided power to machine in the shop such as the balers, the shredder, the conveyor and battery chargers was blocked by a wooden reel, plastic wrap and trash.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  Baler Area:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, a green extension cord used to energize a radio and Lasko box fan was missing the ground pin and the outer insulation was damaged in several areas.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,040 Reduced

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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:  Company:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the company had not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program to inform employees regarding hazardous chemicals and materials in the workplace including, but not limited to, battery acid.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $400 · Current $260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) and the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:  Company:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the company did not maintain the OSHA 300 log for the year 2015 and had not completed an Injury and Illness incident report for a workplace injury that occurred on, or about, July 14, 2015.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Abate by

Nov 18, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide the basic information on respirators in Appendix D of this section to employees who wore respirators when not required by this section or by the employer to do so:  Production Floor:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the employer had not provided training to employees who voluntarily wore 3M N95 dust masks while performing various tasks in the shop.

Issued

Sep 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  Shop:  On, or about, August 18, 2015, the horns provided on the following forktrucks were not in proper operating condition:  A.  Toyota forktruck, serial number 61728, horn was not operational. B.  Toyota forktruck, serial number 60564, horn worked intermittently.