MERIDIAN, MS ·
OSHA Inspection: SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING in 75 HWY 19, MERIDIAN, MS 39307 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 346557713.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING
- Site address
- 75 HWY 19
- City
- MERIDIAN
- State
- MS
- ZIP
- 39307
- Mailing
- 75 HWY 19, MERIDIAN, MS 39307
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423930
- Employees
- 18
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.28 B11 II
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2023
- Abate by
- May 9, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,696 · Current $4,018 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements. (a) Nonferrous Storage Dock Area- On or about March 08, 2023, the employer did not provide standard handrails for the stairs exposing the employees to a fall hazard.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $4017.6
- · Z (S) $6696
1904.32 A04
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30. (a) Schnitzer Columbus Recycling Facility- On or about March 08, 2023, employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2023
- Abate by
- May 9, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": (a) Nonferrous Warehouse Area- On or about March 08, 2023, the employer did not post signs indicating the exits, exposing the employees to a fire hazard.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
1910.37 B05
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2023
- Abate by
- May 9, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet): (a) Nonferrous Warehouse Area - On or about March 08, 2023, the employer did not mark several doors, such as but not limited to, the door leading to a room that stores materials and breakroom were not marked "Not An Exit", exposing employees to a fire hazard.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 346557713.
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