OSHA Inspection: WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WISCONSIN, INC

Issued

Mar 6, 2020

Abate by

Mar 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:  (a) On or about October 7, 2019, the employer did not ensure an employee using an Oxygen Acetylene Torch to heat, then cut a stuck steel pin on a garbage truck pivot arm connected to the garbage trucks' rear container gate, used personal protective equipment to protect the employees arms, torso, neck and legs from sparks and embers. This exposed the employee to burn injuries.  (b) On or about October 7, 2019, the hazard assessment did not effectively address protective equipment to be worn during Oxygen Acetylene Torch cutting work tasks or other hot work applications.  The hazard assessment identified a leather apron to be used, but did not address personal protective equipment to protect the employees arms, neck and upper torso region.

Issued

Mar 6, 2020

Abate by

Mar 25, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A)(1): The employer did not provide fire watchers whenever welding or cutting was performed, where appreciable combustible material in building construction or contents was closer than 35 feet (10.7 m) to the point of operation:  (a) Truck Maintenance Bay: On or about October 7, 2019, the employer did not provide a fire watch while an employee used an Oxygen Acetylene Torch to heat, then cut a stuck pin on a garbage truck pivot arm connected to the garbage trucks' rear container gate.  This condition exposed the employee to a fire hazard.

Issued

Mar 6, 2020

Abate by

Apr 1, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(i): A jet of oxygen was permitted to strike an oily surface, greasy clothes, or to enter a fuel oil or other storage tank.  (a) Truck Maintenance Bay: On or about October 7, 2019, an employee conducting heating and cutting operations near the hydraulic unit, exposed grease, and the exposed container portion of a garbage truck, allowed the torch flame to pass over and contact these combustible sources, exposing employee(s) to fire hazards.