OSHA Inspection: TEX-MEX RECYCLING, LLC

Issued

2019-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D):  Lockout devices and tagout devices shall indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s).    On November 28, 2018, employees utilized a lockout device that did not clearly identify the employee applying the device.

Issued

2019-05-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2984.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition:    On November 28, 2018, employees utilized portable hand tools with missing guards. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards and contact with the rotating tool attachment(s) and/or flying part.

Issued

2019-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2984.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.    On November 28, 2018, employees worked in the production area of the plant, near the maintenance office, in the vicinity of an energized electrical enclosure missing a cover. Employees were exposed to electrical shock/burn hazards.

Issued

2019-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.  On November 28, 2018, employees worked in the vicinity of palletized material stored in tiers that were not stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.