OSHA Inspection: ROYAL RECYCLING, LLC

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(1):Places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition:  a) Shop; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to trip and fall hazards around the work table by allowing clutter to accumulate such as, but not limited to radiators, buckets,  and miscellaneous equipment and tooling.  b) Scale house; On or about December 6. 2021 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to trip and fall hazards due to the hardwood flooring missing pieces and creating voids.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i):The 30 "inch working space in front of the electrical service panel was not free from debris or clutter.  a) Office; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that clear access was not maintained in front of breaker panels.  b) Shop; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that clear access was not maintained in front of breaker panels.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 7, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route:  a) Office; December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer allowed equipment and materials to accumulate in front of the access.  b) Shop; December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire hazard in that the employer allowed an air compressor to block the entry door.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):The exits in the area were not marked with a sign reading "Exit".  a) Office; On or about December 6, 2021 and times thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer did not provide clearly marked exit signs at the exit doors.  b) Scale;  On or about December 6, 2021 and times thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in the employer did not provide clearly marked exit signs at the exit doors.   c) Shop; On or about December 6, 2021 and times thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer did not provide clearly marked exit signs at the exit doors.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(f)(4)(i):The employer stored LP-Gas in a quantity exceeding 300 pounds (approximately 2550 cubic feet in vapor form) inside of a building.  a) Shop; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to the fire/explosion hazard in that the employer stored an excessive amount LP gas in cylinders that exceeded 300 pounds inside the building.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a):Protective equipment was not provided when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  a) Shop; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to cuts, punctures and severe laceration in that employees were not provided gloves while handling steel, brass, and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:  (i)   Select, and have each affected employee use, the types of PPE that will protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment; (ii)  Communicate selection decisions to each affected employee; and, (iii)  Select PPE that properly fits each affected employee.   a) Shop and yard; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer did not assess the workplace and/or did not select, communicate selection, and properly fit each affected employee with PPE as required.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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 PPE:  a) Throughout facility, On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto,  the employer exposed employees to cuts, punctures and severe lacerations in that the employer did not provide training to employees on when and why to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.  a) Throughout facility; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to eye and face hazards while employees operated hand tools to cut up different types of metal scrap without wearing eye or face protection.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer had not ensured that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in paragraph (l).  a) Yard; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, employees were exposed to struck-by or caught-in/under hazards while employees operated powered industrial trucks such as, but not limited to,  the Caterpillar 50  and Dresser 520B without the necessary training to move scrap metal around the yard.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1):Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  a) Yard; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to struck-by or caught-in/under hazards due to the brakes of a Dresser 520B powered industrial truck being defective.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(p)(1):Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  a) Yard; On or about December 6, 2021 and times thereto, the employer exposed employees to struck-by and caught-in/under hazards in that the employer did not remove the Dresser 520B powered industrial truck from service upon discovery of the braking system being defective.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(2)(ii):  Cylinders were not stored in areas to ensure that the cylinders would not be knocked over:  a) Shop; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire/explosion hazards in that oxygen and acetylene cylinders were being stored together and unsecured.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.253(b)(4)(iii):Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  a)Shop; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire/explosion hazards in that the employer was storing oxygen and acetylene cylinders together.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1)(i):The employer's written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present at the workplace.  a) Shop; On or about December 6, 2021 and at times thereto, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards such as, but not limited to LP gas, oils, greases, and etc. which can result in ingestion, absorption, and inhalation hazards.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(2):The employer that produced, used, or stored hazardous chemicals at the workplace in such a way that employees of other employer(s) could be exposed did not ensure that the hazard communication program included all of the elements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2)(iii):   a) Shop; On or about December 6, 2021 and times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards such as, but not limited to, LP gas, oxygene, actyelene, gasoline, motor oil and etc. which can result in ingestion, absorption, and inhalation hazards.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(4):The employer's written hazard communication program was not made available to the compliance safety and health officer.  a) Shop; On or about December 6,  2021 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards in that the employer had not developed a hazard communication program.

Issued

Feb 18, 2022

Abate by

Mar 10, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area.  a) Shop; On or about December 6, 2021 and times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to chemical hazards such as, but not limited to, LP gas, gasoline, motor oil, oxygen and acetylene and etc. which can result in ingestion, absorption, and inhalation hazards.