OSHA Inspection: PHOENIX RECYCLING LLC

Issued

2017-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3622.00 · Current $1811.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    (a) On or about March 8, 2017, and at times prior, Phoenix Recycling, LLC. did not ensure that flexible cords were connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws. In the main shop a flexible cord used to provide power to a 110-V electrical/hydraulic baler had defective strain relief at the plug exposing employees to contact with electrical hazards.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2017-03-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  (a) On or about March 8, 2017, and at times prior, Phoenix Recycling, LLC. did not ensure that a baler showing evidence of damage on its electrical wiring was removed from service. The employer allowed employees to use the baler before repairs were made to render the equipment safe. In the main shop, a 110-V plug connected electrical/hydraulic baler was observed having damage on the electrical outer jacket. Damage was plainly visible from the control panel to the power distribution enclosure exposing employees to contact with electrical hazards.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").