OSHA Inspection: GLOBAL RECYCLING CENTER

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Nov 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(c)(10):The employer did not ensure that the top of a non-self-supporting ladder is placed so that both side rails are supported, unless the ladder is equipped with a single support attachment.  Recycle Yard: A Werner extension ladder was used to access the top of a metal container without both rails supported. Employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Nov 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Recycle Yard: Employees accessed the top of an eight foot metal container that was not protected by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. Employees were exposed to fall hazards.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Dec 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $2,321 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  Recycle Yard: Employees were not provided with facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes while working with car batteries containing corrosive acid. Employees were exposed to chemical hazards.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $2,321 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:  Recycle Yard: Hyster Forklift #98923 was operated without a load data plate and a partially missing safety warning. Employees were exposed to stuck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Nov 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $2,321 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(m)(2): Employee(s) stood under or passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck(s):  Recycle yard: An employee stood underneath a car elevated by Hyster forklift #98923, to drain fluids. Employees were exposed to struck by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Nov 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $4,144 · Current $2,901 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. Mechanic work area: A Toyota 02-5FG25 forklift was left unattended with the load engaging device not folly lowered and the brakes not set. Employees were exposed to struck by and crushed-by hazards.   b. Loading Dock: A Komatsu FD30-11 forklift was left unattended with its brakes not set. employees were exposed to struck by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Dec 5, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  Maintenance Shop: JET Model JDP-17MF Drill Press was operated without a chuck guard. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,740 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  Maintenance work area: A See One Air compressor was operated with an unguarded pully less than seven feet from the floor.  Employees were exposed to caught in hazards from in-running nip points.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  Maintenance work area: A See One Air compressor was operated with an unguarded belt attached to a pully less than seven feet from the floor.  Employees were exposed to caught in hazards from in-running nip points.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Dec 12, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,315 · Current $2,321 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  Recycle Yard: The cutter was operated with un-guarded chains and sprockets.  Employees were exposed to caught in hazards from in-running nip points.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Dec 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  At least three employees operated forklifts without a performance evaluation in the previous three years.

Issued

Nov 15, 2022

Abate by

Nov 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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:  a. Office: The secretary and admin assistant's computers and other electronics were  plugged into two series connected "daisy chained" relocatable power taps.  Employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards.  b. Maintenance Shop: A relocatable power tap was used outdoors providing power to a drill press and two extension cords. Employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards.