STONE MOUNTAIN, GA —
OSHA Inspection: PLASTIC RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of PLASTIC RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, INC. in 5682 E. PONCE DE LEON AVE., STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30083 (NAICS 326199). OSHA activity number 347723900.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- PLASTIC RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, INC.
- Site address
- 5682 E. PONCE DE LEON AVE.
- City
- STONE MOUNTAIN
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30083
- Mailing
- 5682 E. PONCE DE LEON AVE., STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30083
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 326199
- Employees
- 37
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced
2150
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers was not provided, used, and/or maintained. a) At the propane tank refilling station, located at 5682 East Ponce De Leon Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083: On or about August 29, 2024, and at times prior, employees were exposed to frostbite when refilling propane tanks, in that employees were not provided with effective personal protective equipment, such as but not limited to approved safety glasses or face shields, full length chemical resistant gloves, and protective clothing.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2903.4
- — Z (S) $4839
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $4,839 · Current $2,903 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s). a) In the warehouse, located at 5682 East Ponce De Leon Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083: On or about August 29, 2024, and at times prior, employees operated forklifts that had defects such as but not limited to a broken seatbelt, completely torn/ripped seat cushions, and broken propane toggle clamps, thereby exposing employees to struck and crushed by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2903.4
- — Z (S) $4839
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): Floor aisles and passageways were not kept clear creating trip hazards in the workplace. a) In the warehouse, located at 5682 East Ponce De Leon Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083: On or about August 29, 2024, and at times prior, employees performing warehouse operations, were exposed to trip hazards, in that the employer maintained piles of shredded plastic and debris on passageways and placed an extension cord in front of the warehouse door.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.22 A03
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice. a) In the warehouse, located at 5682 East Ponce De Leon Ave. Stone Mountain, GA 30083: On or about August 29, 2024, and at times prior, employees performing warehouse operations, were exposed to a slip hazard, in that a pipe in the roof in the extrusion department was leaking water on the floor.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) In the warehouse, located at 5682 East Ponce De Leon Ave., Stone Mountain, GA 30083: On or about August 29, 2024, employees performing warehouse operations, were exposed to potential smoke inhalation and burn hazards, in that portable fire extinguishers were positioned on the floor, blocked by boxes and other material, and not readily accessible to employees.
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). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347723900.
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