OSHA Inspection: S & S RECYCLING INC.

Issued

Oct 27, 2021

Abate by

Dec 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $4,681 · Current $2,340 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.50(c):A person who has a valid certificate in first-aid training was not available at the worksite to render first-aid:  (a) Former Hobet Mining Prep Plant, Route 119 Shaffer Road Exit : On or about April 28, 2021 and times prior, employees were performing demolition operations to include, operating an excavator and  torch cutting operations, on a former prep plant without a person with a valid first aid training/certification who could render first aid in the event of an incident.

Issued

Oct 27, 2021

Abate by

Dec 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain an safety and health program as may be necessary to comply with the General safety and health provisions covered in 29 CFR 1926.20.  (a) Former Hobet Mining Prep Plant, Route 119 Shaffer Road Exit: On April 28, 2021 and times prior, at the worksite, a safety and health program had not been initiated and maintained which addressed the following basic elements.  1. Management Commitment and Leadership A. Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees. B. Program Reviewed Annually. C. Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings. D. Adequate commitment of resources. E. Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations. F. Management observations of safety rules.   2. Assignment of Responsibility  A. Safety designee on site, knowledgeable, and accountable. B. Supervisors' (including foremen) safety and health responsibilities understood. C. Employees adherence to safety rules.   3. Identification and Control of Hazards A. Periodic site inspection program involving supervisors. B. Preventive controls in place (PPE, Maintenance, and Engineering Controls). C. Action taken to address hazards. D. Safety Committee, where appropriate. E. Technical reference materials available.   4. Training and Education A. Supervisors receive basic safety and health training. B. Specialized training taken when needed. C. Existence of an employee training program, which is ongoing and effective.   5. Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis A. Records maintained of employee illnesses/injuries, and posted.  B. Supervisors perform incident investigations, determine causes, and propose corrective action. C. Injuries, near misses, and illnesses are evaluated for trends, similar causes; corrective action initiated.   6. First Aid and Medical Assistance A. First aid supplies and medical services available. B. Employees informed of medical results. C. Emergency procedures and training, where necessary.

Issued

Oct 27, 2021

Abate by

Dec 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,461 · Current $2,730 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.850(a): An engineering survey was not performed by a competent person to determine the conditions of the framing floors and walls and the possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations.  (a) Former Hobet Mining Prep Plant, Route 119 Shaffer Road Exit: On or about April 28, 2021 and times prior, an employee was operating an excavator, assisting in the demolition of a coal silo that did not have an engineering survey completed prior to the start of operations to determine the conditions of the structure and the possibility of unplanned collapse.