SAN ANTONIO, TX —
OSHA Inspection: LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING in 6380 W. LAGUNA RD., SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223 (NAICS 562920). OSHA activity number 341419612.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING
- Site address
- 6380 W. LAGUNA RD.
- City
- SAN ANTONIO
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78223
- Mailing
- 6380 W. LAGUNA RD., SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 562920
- Employees
- 1600
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 D01 I
- Issued
- May 13, 2016
- Abate by
- May 28, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(i): Flight(s) of stairs with four or more risers, less than 44 inches wide and having both sides enclosed, were not equipped with at least one standard handrail: Administrative office. On or about April 22, 2016 , and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to the hazards of falls. Stair railing was not reinstalled after painting in the enclosed staircase of the administrative office building.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $1800
- — C (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $3000
1910.30 A02
- Issued
- May 13, 2016
- Abate by
- May 28, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $6,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.30(a)(2): Portable dockboards were not secured in position, either by being anchored or equipped with devices which will prevent their slipping. Northside of trailer dock. On or about April 22, 2016, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards, while distributing tires in the trailer docking area, without using and securing the dockboards. Southside of trailer dock. On or about April 22, 2016, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards while distributing tires in the trailer docking area, without using and securing the dockboards.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $6000
- — Z (S) $6000
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- May 13, 2016
- Abate by
- May 28, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1): Trailer dock. On or about April 22, 2016, Employees did not examine a power strip before use to ensure its integrity.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $2400
- — C (S) $4000
- — Z (S) $4000
1910.304 B03 II A
- Issued
- May 13, 2016
- Abate by
- May 28, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(ii)(A): All 125-volt, single-phase, 15-, 20-, and 30-ampere receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and that are in use by personnel did not have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel: Note 1 to paragraph (b)(3)(ii)(A) of this section: A cord connector on an extension cord set is considered to be a receptacle outlet if the cord set is used for temporary electric power. Trailer dock. On or about April 22, 2016, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, while using a temporary relocatable power tap without a ground-fault circuit-interruptor for a portable work light.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 A02 X
- Issued
- May 13, 2016
- Abate by
- May 28, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points: On the trailer dock: On or about April 22, 2016, employees were exposed to electrical hazards, while using an extension cord for a portable work light, that ran along the dock and yard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 341419612.
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