OSHA Inspection: MCI WEST RECYCLING CENTER

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  On and/or before March 24, 2022, the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were mounted on brackets, floor stands or in extinguisher cabinets in conspicuous positions.  This condition potentially exposes employee(s) to fire and/or emergency evacuation hazard(s)  In the following Locations: a) Vertical Bailer b) Paper Shredding Building  c) Trailer, Employee Breakroom

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(d)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not selected based on the classes of anticipated workplace fires and on the size and degree of hazard that would affect their use:  On and/or before March 24, 2022, portable fire extinguishers were not available for employee use in the event of a fire emergency. This condition potentially exposed employee(s) to fire/burn hazard(s).   In the following locations:  a) Building 220-54T3 b) Building 220-5402

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):  Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  On and/or before March 24, 2022, the fire extinguishers in the following locations had not been subjected to their annual maintenance check(s). This condition potentially exposes employee(s) to fire and/or emergency evacuation hazard(s)  In the following locations:  a) Administration Buildings  b) Shredder area  c) Employee Break Rooms d) Recycling Yard

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by in-going nip points, rotating parts, and/or flying chips and sparks:  Exterior Recycle Yard: On and/or before March 24, 2022, employee(s) used the REM sorting conveyor to sort recycle materials.  The employer did not ensure the guard was installed over rotating parts such as the motor driven chain and sprocket.  Employees were exposed to amputation hazard(s).

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):  Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  On and/or before March 24, 2022, appliances were plugged into relocatable power taps and not used according to listing and labeling instructions.  Employee(s) were exposed to electrical shock and /or fire hazard(s).   In the following locations:  a) Teleso Lavea (T's) Office  b) Metal Breakroom

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage.  On and/or before March 24, 2022, the employer permitted materials to be stored directly in front of the electrical panel(s). This condition interferes with access and immediate shutdown of a circuit in the panel, particularly in the event of an emergency. Employee(s) were exposed to electrical hazard(s).  In the following locations:  a) Building 220-54T3 b) Metal Breakroom

Issued

May 13, 2022

Abate by

Jun 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  Teleso Lavea (T's) office:  On and/or before March 24, 2022, the employer did not ensure the temporary orange extension cord used was not installed as fixed wiring for permanent power.  Employee(s) were exposed to fire and/or electrical hazard(s).