FINDLAY, OH —
OSHA Inspection: RUMPKE WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of RUMPKE WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES in 431 PROSPECT DR, FINDLAY, OH 45840 (NAICS 562920). OSHA activity number 345889497.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- RUMPKE WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES
- Site address
- 431 PROSPECT DR
- City
- FINDLAY
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 45840
- Mailing
- 431 PROSPECT DR, FINDLAY, OH 45840
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 562920
- Employees
- 15
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $10,152 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services located at 431 Prospect Dr. Findlay OH 45840: On or about April 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure specific energy control procedures were utilized for the control of hazardous energy while performing maintenance and service activities on the hydraulic lifting arm(s) of a front load refuse truck. Employees operating in proximity of the loading arms were exposed to struck by, caught in, and crushing injuries from hydraulic and gravitational energy sources while engaged in the aforementioned activities.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $10152
- — Z (S) $14502
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $10,152 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): a) Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services located at 431 Prospect Dr. Findlay OH 45840: On or about April 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were competent to operate a powered industrial truck through completion of training and evaluation. A untrained operator using a Hyster 60 forklift to handle the lifting arm of a McNeilus refuse truck, exposed employees working in and around the area to struck by, caught in, and crushing injuries.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $10152
- — Z (S) $14502
1910.178 M05 I
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i):When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set. a) Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services located at 431 Prospect Dr. Findlay OH 45840: On or about April 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure a powered industrial truck used to lift a McNeilus front load refuse truck's hydraulic lifting arm during repair activities remained attended by an operator. In this condition employees in the area were exposed to struck by, caught in, and crushing hazards from the unattended powered industrial truck, and suspended load.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $14502
1910.178 O01
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(1):Load(s) on powered industrial truck(s) were not stable or safely arranged: a) Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services located at 431 Prospect Dr. Findlay OH 45840: On or about April 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure the load (McNeilus front load refuse trucks hydraulic lifting arm) was adequately secured and evenly distributed on the forks of the Hyster powered industrial truck. Employees operating in and around this condition were exposed to struck by, caught in, and crushing injuries from the unsecured/unbalanced load.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $14502
1910.184 C07
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $10,152 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(7):Sling(s) were not padded or protected from sharp edges of their loads: a) Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services located at 431 Prospect Dr. Findlay OH 45840: On or about April 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure the 1"x 6' polyester sling used to lift the McNeilus front load refuse trucks hydraulic lifting arm was protected from sharp edges. The sling position around a sharp/abrasive edge of the lifting arm exposed employees operating in the area to struck by, caught in, and crushing hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $10152
- — Z (S) $14502
1910.184 C13
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(13):29 CFR 1910.184(c)(13): The employer loaded a sling in excess of its recommended safe working load as prescribed by the sling manufacturer on the identification marking permanently affixed to the sling. a) Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services located at 431 Prospect Dr. Findlay OH 45840: On or about April 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure the 1"x 6' polyester sling used to lift the McNeilus front load refuse trucks hydraulic lifting arm was utilized within its listed capacities, failing to evaluate load weight, sling angle, and tension. Employees operating in the area of this condition were exposed to struck by, caught in, and crushing injuries.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 D
- Issued
- Jul 29, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 16, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $10,152 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(d):Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective: a) Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services located at 431 Prospect Dr. Findlay OH 45840: On or about April 11, 2022, the employer did not ensure the 1"x 6' polyester sling used to lift the McNeilus front load refuse trucks hydraulic lifting arm were inspected prior to use. Operating in this condition the employees in the area were exposed to struck by, caught in, and crushing injuries.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $10152
- — Z (S) $14502
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Source
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