OSHA Inspection: GREENDOG RECYCLING, INC.

Issued

Jan 3, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,060 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): (3) Walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice:    a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that the walking working area where employees are engaged in pipe cutting activities was clear of water and sharp objects.    Condition was observed on or about 7 JUL 2017.

Issued

Jan 3, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,803 · Current $2,472 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:      a) Jobsite/Compactor machine: Sections of the metal mesh guard provided for employee protection was missing exposing employees to crushing hazards.         Condition was observed on or about 7 JUL 2017.

Issued

Jan 3, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):   a) Jobsite/Alligator Shears: Employees engaged in pipe cutting activities were exposed to amputation hazards. The guard was missing.   Condition was observed on or about 7 JUL 2017.

Issued

Jan 3, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,765 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:    a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that unused openings in the electrical box were effectively closed; exposing employees to shock hazards.    Condition was observed on or about 7 JUL 2017.

Issued

Jan 3, 2018

Abate by

Feb 21, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,412 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:    a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that an electrical box installed outside the facility was protected from water.     Condition was observed on or about 7 JUL 2017.

Issued

Jan 3, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:  a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that a switch/receptacle combination was installed in a dry location to prevent it from getting wet.   Condition was observed on or about 7 JULY 2017.

Issued

Jan 3, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,630 · Current $1,060 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) Jobsite: The employer utilized a flexible cable as permanent wiring to connect to a receptacle, exposing employees to electrical and fire hazards.     Condition was observed on or about 7 JUL 2017.

Issued

Jan 3, 2018

Abate by

Jan 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,716 · Current $1,765 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2): Where exposed live parts were not deenergized (i.e., for reasons of increased or additional hazards or infeasibility), other safety-related work practices were not used to protect employees who could be exposed to the electrical hazards involved:    a) Jobsite: The employer did not ensure that employees were protected from live electrical parts when operating the alligator shears.    Condition was noted on or about 7 JUL 2017.