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OSHA Inspection: SA RECYCLING LLC

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SA RECYCLING LLC in YARD 16200 JOE GARZA SR. RD., BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 347165284.

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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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
SA RECYCLING LLC
Site address
YARD 16200 JOE GARZA SR. RD.
City
BROWNSVILLE
State
TX
ZIP
78521
Mailing
2411 N. GLASSELL STREET, ORANGE, CA 92865
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423930
Employees
25
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.134 G01 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 7, 2024
Abate by
Jun 27, 2024
Penalty
Initial $12,445 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(ii): Corrective glasses, goggles or other personal protective equipment were worn in a manner that interfered with the seal of the respirator facepiece:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION/CONDITION) (DESCRIBE HAZARD)   On or about December 13, 2023, and times prior thereto, in the yard the employer did not ensure employees using tight fitting respirators had a seal to prevent contaminants from reaching the breathing zone.  An employee wore a respirator while wearing a cloth balaclava masks between their face and the respirator which impeded the face seal while conducting hot work.
Recent events (3)
  • — C (S) $12445
  • — F (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $12445

1910.134 G01 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 7, 2024
Abate by
Jun 27, 2024
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR  1910.134(g)(1)(iii): Employee(s) did not perform a user seal check each time they put on a tight-fitting respirator using the procedure in Appendix B-1 of 29 CFR 1910.134 or procedures recommended by the respirator manufacturer that the employer demonstrated were as effective as those in Appendix B-1:   On or about December 13, 2023, and times prior thereto, employee working in the yard was permitted to wear a cloth balaclava mask between their face and the respirator which impeded the face seal while conducting hot work.
Recent events (3)
  • — C (S) $0
  • — F (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.178 Q07

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 7, 2024
Abate by
Jul 5, 2024
Penalty
Initial $14,518 · Current $10,889 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were being placed in services after the examination showed condition(s) adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle:   On or about December 13, 2023, and times prior thereto, employees working in the yard, employees utilized a Hyster 80 Fortis 606226 industrial truck with wheels worn and in bad condition.  This condition could impact the safe operation of the vehicle.
Recent events (3)
  • — C (S) $14518
  • — F (S) $10888.5
  • — Z (S) $14518

1910.334 A02 I

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 7, 2024
Penalty
Initial $10,372 · Current $7,779 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.334(a)(2)(ii):Portable cord- and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence for possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  On or about December 13, 2023, and times prior thereto, the employer failed to ensure the grinder cord was not frayed or damaged.  The exposed conductors created and electrical shock hazard to the employees.
Recent events (3)
  • — C (S) $10372
  • — F (O) $7779
  • — Z (S) $10372

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