OSHA Inspection: TEXAS RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,350 · Current $1,645 Reduced

Hazardous substances 07309135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:  a) Texas Recovery Systems - On or about August 31, 2023, employees were required to wear half-face disposable N95 respirators when cutting/chopping copper and fiber cable wire.  The employer did not have an established written respiratory protection program, nor were there any worksite specific procedures implemented as required under paragraphs(c)(1)(i)-(ix).  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 07309135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator before the employee was required or permitted to use a respirator in the workplace:   a) Texas Recovery Systems - On or about August 31, 2023, employees were required to wear half-face disposable N95 respirators when cutting/chopping copper and fiber cable wire.  Employees required to wear respirators due to exposure were not provided a medical evaluation prior to using the respirator as required by this paragraph.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 07309135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(f)(2):  Employee(s) required to wear tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:  a) Texas Recovery Systems - On or about August 31, 2023, employees were required to wear half-face disposable N95 respirators when cutting/chopping copper and fiber cable wire.  Employees required to wear respirator due to exposure were not provided a respirator fit test.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 07309135

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k): The employer did not provide comprehensive, understandable, and effective training to employees who were required to use elastomeric respirators.   a) Texas Recovery Systems - On or about August 31, 2023, employees were required to wear half-face disposable N95 respirators when cutting/chopping copper and fiber cable wire.  The employer did not provide effective training on respirators in accordance with this section.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,350 · Current $1,645 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   a) Texas Recovery Systems - On or about August 31, 2023, employees chop metal wire with cutting discs.  Employees were provided fire extinguishers to use during incipient stage fire fighting, but the employer did not provide training in accordance with this section.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  ABATEMENT NOTE: By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy, as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b) which includes the evacuation requirement of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

Feb 26, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,350 · Current $1,645 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) Texas Recovery Systems - On or about August 31, 2023, employees were exposed to hazardous products, such as but not limited to, copper and fiber dusts while cutting/chopping scrap cable wire.  The employer did not provide effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work area in accordance with this section.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.