OSHA Inspection: LAND O LAKES RECYCLING CENTER

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-03-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 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):   a. On or about December 15, 2015 at the recycling site, the east end of the top sorting platform was not protected by guardrails exposing employees to a 4.9 feet fall hazard.

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1260.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:   a) On or about December 15, 2015, in the Maintenance shop the abrasive wheels work rests for the Craftsman 6" bench grinders, serial# 9205040 were missing, therefore exposing an employee to a struck-by hazard.

Issued

2016-02-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) On or about December 15, 2015, in the Maintenance shop - the abrasive wheels adjustable tongue guards for the Craftsman 6" bench grinders, serial# 9205040, were missing; therefore, exposing an employee to a struck-by hazard.