OSHA Inspection: TRIPLE STAR RECYCLING, INC.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $2,486

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:  Main Warehouse: A Yellow forklift was operated without a load data plate and missing safety warnings. Employees were exposed to stuck-by and crushed-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Feb 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,729 · Current $3,729

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  At least two employees operated forklifts without training or evaluation. Employees were exposed to crushed-by and stuck-by hazards.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,865

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:  Temporary storage warehouse: Ruijie RJ-32 Drill Press was operated without a chuck guard. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,865

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  Temporary storage warehouse: A Steel Grip bench grinder was used with its work rest not adjusted closely to the wheel. Employees were exposed to struck by hazards.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,865

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):  Temporary storage warehouse: A Campbell Hausfeld 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

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 25, 2023

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):  Temporary storage warehouse: A Campbell Hausfeld 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

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,865 · Current $1,865

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  Temporary storage warehouse: The conductor entering the bottom of the air compressor electrical box was exposed and not covered with conduit.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a. Main warehouse: The bailer control box was missing a switch or cover. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards  b. Temporary storage warehouse: Two outlets at the worktable were missing one knockout. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 18, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Temporary storage warehouse: The conductor entering the bottom of the air compressor electrical box had the outer insulation pulled back exposing the conductors to strain. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  Main warehouse: A yellow unmarked forklift was left unattended with its brakes not set. employees were exposed to struck by hazards.

Issued

Dec 28, 2022

Abate by

Jan 10, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.300(b)(5): Where the periphery of fan blades was less than 7 feet (2.13 m) above the floor or working level, blades were not guarded:  Right of the Bailer: A pedestal fan was used by employees with unguarded blades. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.  Aluminum Can Storage: A box fan used by employees was sitting on the floor with unguarded blades. Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.