OSHA Inspection: REAVAN, INC./ IRG

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $11,086 · Current $6,652 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazards and determined that hazards were present, the employer did not select and have each affected employee use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect them from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment.    a) Refuse Collection Trucks: Employees load the packer of rear loading refuse trucks at the curbside in a variety of communities and operate the packer. Employees are exposed to being struck-by vehicles, refuse and debris. Although work rules had been instituted requiring the use of high visibility safety vests, safety goggles, durable work gloves and hard soled work shoes the employer did not select and ensure that employees used adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), specifically high visibility safety vests, safety goggles, durable work gloves and hard soled work shoes on or about April 10, 2018 through May 10, 2018.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    a) Refuse Collection Trucks: Employees load the packer of rear loading refuse trucks at the curbside in a variety of communities and operate the packer. Employees are exposed to being struck-by vehicles, refuse and debris. Although the employer had instituted work rules requiring the use of high visibility safety vests, safety goggles, durable work gloves and hard soled work shoes the employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, the date of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment on or about April 10, 2018 through September 4, 2018.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a) The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures.    a) Refuse Collection Trucks: Employees load the packer of rear loading refuse trucks with curbside refuse in a variety of communities. The employer had instituted work rules requiring the use of hard soled work shoes but did not ensure that all lifters used adequate protective footwear, from on or about April 10, 2018 through May 10, 2018.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $11,086 · Current $6,652 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1): Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, was not provided by the employer at no cost to employees.    a) Refuse Collection Trucks: Lifters load the packers of rear loading refuse trucks at curbside in a variety of communities and operate the packer. Lifters are exposed to being struck-by vehicles, refuse and debris, but the employer did not provide lifters, at no cost, the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) they require such as safety eyewear, durable work gloves and high visibility work vests from on or about April 10, 2018 through May 10, 2018.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,391 · Current $4,435 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    a) Refuse Collection Trucks: Employees load the packer of rear loading refuse trucks at the curbside in a variety of communities and operate the packer. Employees are exposed to being struck-by vehicles, refuse and debris. Although work rules had been instituted requiring the use of high visibility safety vests, safety goggles, durable work gloves and hard soled work shoes, the employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment or about April 10, 2018 through May 10, 2018.

Issued

Oct 1, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2): The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses eye protection that provides side protection when there is a hazard from flying objects. Detachable side protectors (e.g. clip-on or slide-on side shields) meeting the pertinent requirements of this section are acceptable.    a) Refuse Collection Trucks: Employees load the packer of rear loading refuse trucks at the curbside in a variety of communities and operate the packer. Employees are exposed to being struck-by vehicles, refuse and debris. Although work rules had been instituted requiring the use of protective eyewear, however the employer did not ensure that employees used adequate protective eyewear on or about April 10, 2018 through May 10, 2018.