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OSHA Inspection: WASTE MANAGEMENT

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of WASTE MANAGEMENT in 72 SALEM ROAD, N BILLERICA, MA 01862 (NAICS 562211). OSHA activity number 341157550.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Site address
72 SALEM ROAD
City
N BILLERICA
State
MA
ZIP
01862
Mailing
72 SALEM ROAD, N BILLERICA, MA 01862
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
562211
Employees
70
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.145 C03

Other-than-serious 1 instance 70 exposed
Issued
Mar 1, 2016
Penalty
Initial $6,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):    Location: Bale exit tunnel  On or about 12/31/15, employees walking and working were exposed to powered industrial truck struck-by hazards, where the employer failed to provide safety instruction signs to warn employees of the potential hazard.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $1000
  • — Z (S) $6000

1910.178 N04

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 1, 2016
Abate by
Apr 15, 2016
Penalty
Initial $7,000 · Current $4,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Drivers were not required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where vision was obstructed:    Location: Bale exit tunnel  On or about 12/31/15, an employee operating a Toyota, model #8FGU32 powered industrial truck failed to slow down while entering the bale exit tunnel and struck an employee.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4000
  • — Z (S) $7000

1910.178 N06

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 1, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6): Industrial truck drivers were not required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel:  Location: Bale exit tunnel On or about 12/31/15, an employee operating a Toyota, model #8FGU32 powered industrial truck did not keep a clear view of the path of travel and struck an employee.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.157 C01

Other-than-serious 4 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Mar 1, 2016
Penalty
Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    Location: Facility  On or about 12/31/15, the employer did not ensure that the following fire extinguishers were mounted;  1. QC Bale exit tunnel - fire extinguisher  2 and 3. QC Bale area - 2 fire extinguishers  4. 1st floor along wall outside of QC bale area - 1 fire extinguisher
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $500
  • — Z (O) $1000

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