OSHA Inspection: KNOX WASTE SERVICES LLC

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7605.00 · Current $4563.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards:  Employees engaged in maintenance operations of the Champion/Challenger Lift were exposed to caught in hazards from not securing lift arms prior to performing maintenance.

Issued

2017-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $3042.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed.   Employees engaged in the maintenance of the trash receptacle lift arms were exposed to caught in hazards from not having a certified hazard assessment performed prior to beginning operations.