OSHA Inspection: WESTERN NY BOTTLE & CAN RETRIEVAL CENTER, LLC

Issued

2024-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1000.00

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) Facility - On or about 10/24/2024, and ongoing,  employees who work with materials such as, but not limited to Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner which contains Alkyl alcohol ethoxylates and Glycolic Acid were not provided with information and training on the hazardous materials that they work with.      Employee information shall include at least:       1.   The requirements of this section:       2.   Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND       3.   The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and              Safety Data Sheets.         Employee training shall include at least:         1.   Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.       2.   The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.       3.   The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.       4.   The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:   a) Facility - On or about 10/24/2024 - the employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer including employee(s) who voluntarily donned 3M Aura 92-5+ N95 respirator, while working in the facility.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2024-11-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1613.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1020(e)(2)(i)(A): The employer did not, upon request, ensure each employee and designated representative access to employee exposure records, defined in 29 CFR 1910.1020(e)(2)(i)(A)(1)-(3) as relevant to employee exposure:   a) Facility - On or about 10/24/2024 - The employer did not, upon request, ensure each employee access to employee exposure records, defined in 29 CFR 1910.1020(e)(2)(i)(A)(1)-(3) as relevant to employee exposure including air sample analysis results for mold testing performed.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED