OSHA Inspection: ALPCO RECYCLING INC.

Issued

2016-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:          a)  Alpco Recycling Inc., on or about 5/6/16:  An educational program was not provided to employees at least annually on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.        *ABATEMENT NOTE:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and .39(a) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

2016-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2380.00 · Current $1428.00 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)  Non-Ferrous Area, on or about 5/6/16:  SKIL grinder was not equipped with a work rest on the right or left side to support offhand grinding work.

Issued

2016-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a)  Non-Ferrous Area, on or about 5/6/16:  The work rest on SKIL Grinder 3380 was adjusted 3/8-inches from the wheel.

Issued

2016-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-12 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)  Non-Ferrous Area, on or about 5/6/16:  SKIL grinder had the tongue guard on the right side adjusted 1/2-inches from the wheel.

Issued

2016-05-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):  a)  Maintenance Area, on or about 5/6/16:  Milwaukee portable grinder was used without a safety guard.