OSHA Inspection: CENTRAL JERSEY WASTE & RECYCLING, INC.

Issued

Sep 23, 2022

Abate by

Oct 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $13,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to being struck by front-end loader refuse trucks.   a) Meadow Lane at Fieldstone Lane, Marlton NJ: On or about 4/7/22, a helper rode on the outside step, at the passenger door, of a front-end loader refuse truck when they were travelling in between collection sites performing collection activities. This step on this truck was not designed, nor built, for this activity. The employee fell off the step and was crushed by the rear wheels of this front-end loader.  The employee was not wearing a reflective vest.  Among other methods, several feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes, but is not limited to following the guidance in ANSI Z245.1 - 2008, Mobile Wastes and  Recyclable Materials Collection, Transportation and  Compaction Equipment-- Safety Requirements:   Section 6.1.4.1 Monitor the employees activities and take appropriate action to ensure adherence to safe practices and the employee requirements of this standard.  6.1.7.8 Require high visibility apparel as appropriate to the task assigned and the conditions that employees will experience as prescribed in ANSI/ISEA 107-2010, High Visibility Safety Apparel.  Section 6.2.3.2 (b) Ride only in a cab except when riding steps are provided, and not anywhere else on the vehicle.   Section 6.2.3.2 (d) Remain in driving or riding position (where allowed) during collection activities until the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the brakes applied.  Section 9.3.1 Employers shall be responsible for ensuring all employees, including supervisors and contract laborers, are properly trained for their assigned jobs, tasks, and use of the related equipment.   Section 9.3.1.1 Training shall be provided at least upon initial assignment to a job or task, with periodic refresher training, as necessary to maintain the required level of competence. Retraining shall be provided for employees whenever there is a change in their job assignments, or a change in equipment that presents a new hazard.  Section 9.3.2 The employer shall maintain training records to include dates of training and type of training received.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 23, 2022

Abate by

Sep 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $12,431 · Current $11,140 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that protective footwear is used where employees are exposed to foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing sole.   a) Meadow Lane at Fieldstone Lane, Marlton NJ:  On or about 4/7/2022, an employee employee wore sneakers while performing refuse removal operations such as entering into refuse container enclosures where garbage containers are stored, pulling and wheeling the refuse dumpsters to the front end loader.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Aug 24, 2022

Abate by

Sep 20, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,072 · Current $2,072

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1):  The establishment had 250 or more employees, and this part required the establishment to keep records and required the establishment to submit information from the three recordkeeping forms that kept under this part (OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and OSHA Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report) to OSHA or OSHA's designee. The information was not submitted, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the forms.  a) 432 Stokes Road, Ewing NJ:  The employer failed to electronically submit the information from their 2021 OSHA Form 300A or equivalent form on or about  March 2, 2022.