OSHA Inspection: PAUL'S RECYCLING INC.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $220 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 are engaged in the activities covered by this section:  Specific procedures were not developed in writing for the following pieces of equipment:  a/  Allon Material Handler, m/n 1A95B42140482161, s/n 14068.  b/  Case 586 Material Handler, m/n JJG025184, s/n m/n 580E.  c/  Case 621 Material Handler, m/n 621B, s/n JEE0042853.  d/  Hyundai Material Handler, m/n ROBEX-200LC, s/n E3360M.  e/  Doosan 225 Material Handler, m/n SOLAR 225LC-V, s/n 50002086.  f/  Doosan 300 Material Handler, m/n DX300LC, s/n 70006181.  g/  Toyota Fork Truck, m/n 7FDU30, s/n 61675.  h/  Komatsu 300 Material Handler, m/n PC300LC-6LC, s/n A80528.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, Items A-D of this section:  a/  Inside of the Metal Building, the specific, documented procedure for the Harmony Enterprises Vertical Baler, m/n T60XDRC, s/n T60XDRC-0268, did not include gravity and hydraulic energy sources.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $220 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  Suitable lockout/tagout devices were not provided or utilized for the effective isolation of gravity, hydraulics, and residual electrical energy belonging to the following pieces of equipment:  a/  Harmony Enterprises Vertical Baler, m/n T60XDRC, s/n T60XDRC-0268.  b/  Allon Material Handler, m/n 1A95B42140482161, s/n 14068.  c/  Case 586 Material Handler, m/n JJG025184, s/n m/n 580E.  d/  Case 621 Material Handler, m/n 621B, s/n JEE0042853.  e/  Hyundai Material Handler, m/n ROBEX-200LC, s/n E3360M.  f/  Doosan 225 Material Handler, m/n SOLAR 225LC-V, s/n 50002086.  g/  Doosan 300 Material Handler, m/n DX300LC, s/n 70006181.  h/  Toyota Fork Truck, m/n 7FDU30, s/n 61675.  i/  Komatsu 300 Material Handler, m/n PC300LC-6LC, s/n A80528.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $220 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):  The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees required the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy control devices:  a/  Authorized employees were unfamiliar with the requirement to apply suitable lockout/tagout devices for the effective isolation of gravity, hydraulics, and residual electrical energy sources.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $220 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  Suitable lockout/tagout devices were not affixed or utilized for the effective isolation of gravity, hydraulics, and residual electrical energy belonging to the following pieces of equipment:  a/  Harmony Enterprises Vertical Baler, m/n T60XDRC, s/n T60XDRC-0268.  b/  Allon Material Handler, m/n 1A95B42140482161, s/n 14068.  c/  Case 586 Material Handler, m/n JJG025184, s/n m/n 580E.  d/  Case 621 Material Handler, m/n 621B, s/n JEE0042853.  e/  Hyundai Material Handler, m/n ROBEX-200LC, s/n E3360M.  f/  Doosan 225 Material Handler, m/n SOLAR 225LC-V, s/n 50002086.  g/  Doosan 300 Material Handler, m/n DX300LC, s/n 70006181.  h/  Toyota Fork Truck, m/n 7FDU30, s/n 61675.  i/  Komatsu 300 Material Handler, m/n PC300LC-6LC, s/n A80528.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $220 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):  Powered industrial truck(s) with defect(s) or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  a/  Inside of the Metal Building, the rear, solid rubber tires belonging to the Toyota Fork Truck, m/n 7FDU30, s/n 6167S, were missing large pieces of rubber.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $220 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Grinding machinery was not used with work rests(s) to support off-hand grinding work:  a/  Inside of the Metal Building, two, Skil 3380 Bench Mounted Grinders were not equipped with a work rest.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch:  a/  Inside of the Metal Building, the peripheral guard belonging to two, Skil 3380 Bench Mounted Grinders was approximately .5 inches away from the abrasive wheels.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $220 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):  There were damaged parts that would adversely affect the safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a/  Inside of the Metal Building, the outer cover belonging to a 220 volt receptacle that supplied electrical power to a Pro-Wash Power Washer, m/n unknown, s/n unknown, was broken.  The inner wiring was exposed to wet conditions.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $220 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  a/  Inside of the Metal Building, the red, flexible cord that supplied 120 volt electrical power to a Skil 3380 Bench Mounted Grinder was attached to the plywood wall.

Issued

Nov 18, 2015

Abate by

Jan 7, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,200 · Current $220 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a/  Inside of the Yard, the plug attached to a flexible cord that provided 220 volt electrical power to a Pro Wash Power Wash, unknown m/n, unknown s/n, was not equipped with strain relief.  The inner wiring was exposed to wet conditions.