OSHA Inspection: GIORDANO'S VINELAND SCRAP MATERIAL LLC

Issued

Jan 8, 2016

Abate by

Feb 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:  The employer did not provide training on occupational noise exposure, including the effects of noise on hearing, the advantages and disadvantages of hearing protection, the attenuation of the different types of protection provided, instructions on hearing protection fitting, care and use, the purpose of audiometric testing and an explanation of the test procedures, to the following employees who were exposed to noise above the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:  a) Shredder: A shredder operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Action level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 95.52% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 89.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 476 minutes during one shift on 11/9/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.   b) HRBA baler area: An HRBA baler operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible exposure limit). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 135.7% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 92.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 448 minutes during one shift on 11/9/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 8, 2016

Abate by

Feb 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces, such as, but not limited to, the IPS paper pit, IPS baler, HRBA baler and Paper baler, on or about 10/7/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 8, 2016

Abate by

Feb 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not inform exposed employees of the existence and location of  and the dangers posed by permit required confined spaces at the facility, such as, but not limited to, the IPS baier, IPS paper pits, Paper baler and HRBA baler, on or about 10/7/15.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 8, 2016

Abate by

Feb 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program for employees that entered equipment to perform work, such as, but not limited to, the IPS baler, IPS paper pit, and Paper baler, on or about 10/7/15.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 8, 2016

Abate by

Feb 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not develop and utilize procedures to control potentially hazardous energy for equipment that is serviced and maintained by employees, such as, but not limited to, the IPS baler, IPS conveyor, shredder, HRBA baler, HRBA conveyor, paper baler and paper conveyor, on or about 10/7/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 8, 2016

Abate by

Feb 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  a) Throughout facility: The employer did not provide training to authorized employees that service and maintain equipment, such as, but not limited to, the IPS baler, IPS conveyor, shredder, HRBA baler, HRBA conveyor, paper baler and paper conveyor, on or about 10/7/15.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Jan 8, 2016

Abate by

Feb 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment:  a) IPS bailer area: Each employee performing service and maintenance on equipment, such as, but not limited to, the IPS baler and IPS conveyor, did not apply a lock to the disconnect switch, on or about 10/7/15.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.