BROOKLYN, NY —
OSHA Inspection: ALLOCCO RECYCLING, LTD.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of ALLOCCO RECYCLING, LTD. in 540 KINGSLAND AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11222 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 343572889.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ALLOCCO RECYCLING, LTD.
- Site address
- 540 KINGSLAND AVE
- City
- BROOKLYN
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 11222
- Mailing
- 540 KINGSLAND AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11222
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423930
- Employees
- 40
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A03 I
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2019
- Abate by
- Apr 4, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $9,282 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(i): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, was not properly guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefore, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle. a) Intake of Harrisman compactor: On or about October 30, 2018 An employee was cutting sink parts with a Stihl Cut-off saw which was not properly guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $9282
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2019
- Abate by
- Apr 8, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,630 · Current $4,150 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: a) Maintenance shop: On or about November 1, 2018 Employees used a bench grinder to sharpen tools but the work rest was not adjusted to 1/8th inch.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4150
- — Z (S) $6630
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2019
- Abate by
- Apr 8, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,630 · Current $4,150 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) Maintenance shop: On or about November 1, 2018 Employees used a bench grinder to sharpen tools but the tongue guard was not installed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4150
- — Z (S) $6630
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Mar 29, 2019
- Abate by
- Apr 8, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,630 · Current $4,150 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective: a) Maintenance shop: On or about November 1, 2018 Employees used a Chop saw which was plugged into the wall socket. The cord was missing the ground pin.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4150
- — Z (S) $6630
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343572889.
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