OSHA Inspection: EXPRESS MATTRESS RECYCLERS, LLC

Issued

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2173.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  Jobsite: On or about July 19, 2017, the walking-working surfaces of the work area were not maintained free of protruding objects such as the two inch thick steel plate that was affixed to the floor and causing a tripping hazard.

Issued

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1630.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were not maintained in a legible condition.  Jobsite: On or about July 19, 2017 the name plates or markings on the Toyota forklift Model # 42-4FGC20 and the Nissan 60 Optimum Model # CUGJO2F30PV were not maintained in a legible condition.

Issued

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service.  Jobsite: On or about July 19, 2017, the industrial trucks used by employees in the work area were not examined daily or before being placed in service.  Several powered industrial trucks had deficiencies that should have been identified and/or corrected if daily checks were being performed.

Issued

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2173.00 · Current $2173.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service.  Jobsite: On or about July 19,2017 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to electrical hazards from three extension cords that were worn and frayed at the points where the wires entered the female end of the cord, and the cords were not removed from service.

Issued

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  Jobsite: On or about July 19,2017 and at times prior thereto a flexible cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring in the break room to power the refrigerator.

Issued

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1630.00 · Current $1630.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.  Jobsite: On or about July 19,2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not develop a written hazardous communication program for the workplace with hazardous chemicals.  The company used Steri-Fab to eliminate bed bugs by spraying on the mattress.  Steri-Fab is a flammable liquid that causes serious eye irritation.

Issued

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-11-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.   Jobsite: On or about July 19, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical for which they use.

Issued

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-12-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  Jobsite:  On or about July 19, 2017 the employer did not did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification.