OSHA Inspection: FIRSTAR FIBER, INC.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15322.00 · Current $11381.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68127, were exposed to slips, trips, and falls in that employees were accessing and descending the main stairwell for the Green Machine ( Model 2R10) while there was trash and debris overflowing on the stairwell impeding the employees ability to safely access and egress the Green Machine.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c): The employer did not provide, and ensure each employee uses, a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68127, were exposed to slips, trips, and falls in that employees were accessing the main stairwell for the Green Machine (Model 2R10) while there was trash and debris overflowing on the stairwell impeding the employees ability to safely access and egress the Green Machine by using the stairway.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10214.00 · Current $7150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): The employer did not ensure that ladders  are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer failed to inspect the Louisville 8 foot "A" frame ladder prior to employees using it to perform maintenance operations on the Bollegraaf HBC 120. The result of the employer's failure to inspect was documented by the employees using the ladder despite its bent framing as evident by the gap of four inches between the frames when fully closed.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects as immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with § 1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with § 1910.22(d), or replaced.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were exposed to fall hazards in that employees were using a defective ladder to perform maintenance operations on the Bollegraaf HBC 120. The Louisville 8ft "A" frame ladder had a damaged frame evident in the gap of four inches between the railings when fully closed and stowed upright.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $11585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to fall hazards in that employees were accessing walking working surfaces greater than 4 feet without any form of fall protection in place. The two documented locations/instances of failure include:   A.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators climb onto portions of the American Baler model 7242HAT10100 greater than 4 feet to clean, operate and maintain the equipment.   B.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators climb onto portions of the Bollegraaf HBC 120 greater than 4 feet to clean, operate and maintain the equipment.  C. )Employees were standing on a pallet while being elevated approximately 9 feet by a forklift in order to refill the oil on the Bollegraaf HBC 120.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10214.00 · Current $7150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee be protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards in that there was an unguarded hole measuring 6.5 inches wide and 33 inches long located in between two yellow barriers and conveyor BF3 near the HBC 120.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10214.00 · Current $7150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(6)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to fall hazards into the main conveyor from BF1-BF3 leading into the HBC 120.  The main conveyor does not prevent people from slipping, falling, or driving onto the main conveyor belt.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7660.00 · Current $5362.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards in that the employer has employees using the West side main exit (70's dock door) for access and egress in/out of the facility in which employees have to ascend/descend a 7 steps/6 risers stairway without having ensuring there is a handrailing on both enclosed sides of the 48 inch wide stairwell.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $11585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3): The employer did not train each employee in at least the following topics listed in 1910.30(a)(3)(i)-(iv):  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer had employees working at heights greater than four feet without having provided the employees with training on the nature of fall hazards, procedures to be followed to minimize those hazards, the correct procedures for fall protection systems use and the correct use of fall protection systems. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:   A.) On a daily basis unprotected maintenance employees and operators climb onto portions of the American Baler model 7242HAT10100, which was measured to be greater than 4 feet in height, to clean, operate and maintain the equipment.   B.) On a daily basis unprotected maintenance employees and operators climb onto portions of the Bollegraaf HBC 120 greater, which was measured to be greater than 4 feet in height, to clean, operate and maintain the equipment.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12769.00 · Current $8938.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.67(c)(2)(ii):An employee(s) operating an aerial lift(s) was not properly trained:  On or about April 1, 2025, it was documented that employees engaged in maintenance operations were exposed to fall hazards in the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 in that the employer had employees operating the JLG (10187917) articulating boom aerial lift without providing operator training prior to use.  Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:  On or about March 25, 2025, in which maintenance employees used the JLG to make some repairs to the upper level of the facility walls.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.67(c)(2)(v):A personal fall arrest or travel restraint system that meets the requirements in subpart I of this part was not worn and attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift:   On or about April 1, 2025, it was documented that employees engaged in maintenance operations were exposed to fall hazards in the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 in that the employer had employees operating the JLG (10187917) articulating boom aerial lift approximately 8 feet above the floor without any form of fall protection.  Instances of exposure include but are not limited to: On or about March 25, 2025, in which maintenance employees used the JLG to make some repairs to the upper level of the facility walls.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12769.00 · Current $8938.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2):The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance and recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to potentially hazardous atmosphere(s) and other recognized confined space hazards in that the employer failed to implement danger signs and or other effective measures to prevent accidental access into the following trash balers:   A.) EXCEL - Green Machine Baler (Model 2R10).  B.) Bollegraaf HBC 120.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1):The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146, Permit required confined spaces, acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties required:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to potentially hazardous atmosphere(s) and other recognized hazards in that the employer failed provide training to employees that were required to access the following PRCS equipment:   A.) Bollegraaf HBC 120. B.) American Baler (7242HAT10100). C.) EXCEL - Green Machine (2R10).

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(4):The employer did not certify that the training required by 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) through 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(3) had been accomplished:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to potentially hazardous atmosphere(s) and other recognized hazards in that the employer failed to certify in writing that confined space training was conducted with their employees prior to entry into the following spaces:   A.) Bollegraaf HBC 120. B.) American Baler (7242HAT10100). C.) EXCEL - Green Machine (2R10).

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $11585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(d)(3): Permit-required confined space program (permit space program). Under the permit space program required by paragraph (c)(4) of this section, the employer shall develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, but not limited to, the following:  (i) Specifying acceptable entry conditions; (ii) Providing each authorized entrant or that employee's authorized representative with the opportunity to observe any monitoring or testing of permit spaces; (iii) Isolating the permit space; (iv) Purging, inerting, flushing, or ventilating the permit space as necessary to eliminate or control atmospheric hazards; (v) Providing pedestrian, vehicle, or other barriers as necessary to protect entrants from external hazards; and (vi) Verifying that conditions in the permit space are acceptable for entry throughout the duration of an authorized entry.   On or about April 1st, 2025, it was documented that employees engaged in recycling operations in the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were exposed to potentially hazardous atmosphere(s) and other recognized hazards in that the employer failed implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations as required when entering permit-required confined spaces such as the EXCEL - Green Machine Baler (2R10); Bollegraaf HBC 120; American Baler (7242HAT10100).   Specifically, the employer failed to implement the following actions when entries are made into the balers:   1.) Implement the measures necessary to prevent unauthorized entry;  2.) Identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees enter them;  3.) Develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, but not limited to, the following: Specifying acceptable entry conditions; Providing each authorized entrant or that employee's authorized representative with the opportunity to observe any monitoring or testing of permit spaces; Verifying that conditions in the permit space are acceptable for entry throughout the duration of an authorized entry;  4.) Lighting equipment needed to enable employees to see well enough to work safely and to exit the space quickly in an emergency;  5.) Rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with paragraph (d)(9) of this section, except to the extent that the equipment is provided by rescue services; and Any other equipment necessary for safe entry into and rescue from permit spaces;  6.) Reevaluate the permit space in the presence of any authorized entrant or that employee's authorized representative who requests that the employer conduct such reevaluation because the entrant or representative has reason to believe that the evaluation of that space may not have been adequate;   7.)Provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry is authorized for the duration of entry operations; Designate the persons who are to have active roles (as, for example, authorized entrants, attendants, entry supervisors, or persons who test or monitor the atmosphere in a permit space) in entry operations, identify the duties of each such employee, and provide each such employee with the training required by paragraph (g) of this section;  8.) Develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue;  9.) Develop and implement a system for the preparation, issuance, use, and cancellation of entry permits as required by this section;   10.) Develop and implement procedures to coordinate entry operations when employees of more than one employer are working simultaneously as authorized entrants in a permit space, so that employees of one employer do not endanger the employees of any other employer.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12769.00 · Current $8938.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1):Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to potentially hazardous atmosphere(s) and other recognized hazards associated with conducting permit required confined space entry in that the employer failed to ensure the required entry permits were developed, documented and reviewed prior to employees entering balers. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:   A.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators are entering the Bollegraaf HBC 120 baler to perform cleaning and repairs.  B.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators are entering the American Baler (7242HAT10100) baler to perform cleaning and repairs.  C.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators are entering the EXCEL - Green Machine (2R10) baler to perform cleaning and repairs

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12769.00 · Current $8938.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(i)(4):The employer did not ensure that each attendant remained outside the permit space during entry apparitions until relieved by another attendant:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to potentially hazardous atmosphere(s) and other recognized hazards associated with conducting permit required confined space entry in that the employer failed to ensure that while an entrant was inside the permit required confined space an attendant remained outside the space until properly relieved. Instance of exposure include but are not limited to:   A.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators are entering the Bollegraaf HBC 120 baler to perform cleaning and repairs.  B.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators are entering the American Baler (7242HAT10100) baler to perform cleaning and repairs.  C.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators are entering the EXCEL - Green Machine (2R10) baler to perform cleaning and repairs.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12769.00 · Current $8938.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): The employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and/or for preventing unauthorized entry.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to potentially hazardous atmosphere(s) and other recognized hazards associated with conducting permit required confined space entry in that the employer failed to implement procedures for rescuing employees that may become trapped or distressed during the entry. Instance of exposure include but are not limited to:   A.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators are entering the Bollegraaf HBC 120 baler to perform cleaning and repairs.  B.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators are entering the American Baler (7242HAT10100) baler to perform cleaning and repairs.  C.) On a daily basis maintenance employees and operators are entering the EXCEL - Green Machine (2R10) baler to perform cleaning and repairs.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $11585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:   On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance and cleaning of recycling equipment as part of the recycling operations within the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were exposed to amputation, struck-by and caught between or within hazards in that the employer failed to provide the written specific lockout and/or tag out procedures that outline the techniques, authorization and purpose of the procedure. Instance of equipment maintenance and cleaning include but are not limited to:  Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the EXCEL - Green Machine (2R10) baler daily.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii):The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy:   On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance and cleaning of recycling equipment as part of the recycling operations within the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were exposed to amputation, struck-by and caught between or within hazards in that the employer failed to develop written specific lockout and/or tag out procedures that outline the techniques, authorization and purpose of the procedure. Instance of equipment maintenance and cleaning include but are not limited to:   A.) Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning of the Bollegraaf HBC 120 baler daily.  B.) Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the American Baler (7242HAT10100) baler daily.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12769.00 · Current $8938.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s):  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance and cleaning of recycling equipment as part of the recycling operations within the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were being exposed to amputation, struck-by and caught between or within hazards in that the employer failed to ensure the locks in use were personalized to the employees performing the isolation of hazardous energy sources. Instance of equipment maintenance and cleaning include but are not limited to:   A.)Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning of the Bollegraaf HBC 120 baler daily.  B.)Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the American Baler (7242HAT10100) baler daily.  C.)Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the EXCEL - Green Machine (2R10) baler daily.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $11585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance and cleaning of recycling equipment as part of the recycling operations within the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were being exposed to amputation, struck-by and caught between or within hazards in that the employer failed to conduct the annual periodic review of the written specific lockout and/or tagout procedures for accuracy. Instance of equipment maintenance and cleaning requiring isolation of hazardous energy sources includes but is not limited to:   A.)Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning of the Bollegraaf HBC 120 baler daily.  B.) Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the American Baler (7242HAT10100) baler daily.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $11585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance and cleaning of recycling equipment as part of the recycling operations within the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were being exposed to amputation, struck-by and caught between or within hazards in that prior to performing the work that exposes them to the hazards the employer failed to provide training on the isolation of hazardous energy sources using locks and tags. Instance of equipment maintenance and cleaning requiring isolation of hazardous energy sources includes but is not limited to:   A.) Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning of the Bollegraaf HBC 120 baler daily.  B.) Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the American Baler (7242HAT10100) baler daily.  C.) Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the EXCEL - Green Machine (2R10) baler daily.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv):The employer did not certify that employee training had been accomplished and kept up to date:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance and cleaning of recycling equipment as part of the recycling operations within the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were being exposed to amputation, struck-by and caught between or within hazards in that the employer failed to certify the employees were trained on the isolation of hazardous energy sources using locks and tags. Instance of equipment maintenance and cleaning requiring isolation of hazardous energy sources includes but is not limited to:   A.) Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning of the Bollegraaf HBC 120 baler daily.  B.) Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the American Baler (7242HAT10100) baler daily.  C.)  Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the EXCEL - Green Machine (2R10) baler daily.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12769.00 · Current $8938.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D):Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance and cleaning of recycling equipment as part of the recycling operations within the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were being exposed to amputation, struck-by and caught between or within hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that each employee applied their personal locks and/or tags as means of isolating potential hazardous energy sources when more than one person is part of the work. Instance of equipment maintenance and cleaning requiring isolation of hazardous energy sources includes but is not limited to:   A. Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning of the Bollegraaf HBC 120 baler daily.  B. Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the American Baler (7242HAT10100) baler.  C. Maintenance employees and operators perform maintenance and cleaning the EXCEL - Green Machine (2R10) baler daily.  D. Green Machine main Belt.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10214.00 · Current $7150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance operations in the welding area of the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards in that employees was using an unguarded JET Drill Press (7040164) while drilling holes in metal plates as part of normal production operations.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance operations in the welding area of the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to amputation and struck-by hazards in that employees was using an unsecured JET Drill Press (7040164) while drilling holes in metal plates as part of normal production operations.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10214.00 · Current $7150.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3):Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to caught-in hazards in that the employer has employees applying grease to multiple fittings adjacent to the in-running steel nips points while the mechanical components are in operation. Instances include but are not limited to the in-running steel nips points from BF1-BF3 on the main conveyor that is fed directly into HBC 120.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7660.00 · Current $5362.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(b)(2)(iii):Workers and other persons adjacent to the welding area were not required to wear appropriate goggles, to protect them from the rays when noncombustible or flameproof screens or shields were not used:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in maintenance repairs for the equipment used in the recycling operations in the welding area of the facility located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 were exposed to blindness and optical burn hazards in that the employer is failing to ensure the employees engaged in and those in visual proximity to active welding operations were protected from  harmful welding rays.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7660.00 · Current $5362.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in that the following electrical enclosures were damaged or missing junction box covers:   A.) Outlet box located on the right side wall near EXCEL baler entry door was damaged.   B.) Junction box with cover missing between mounted on the back wall of the EXCEL baler, but in between the main electrical panel.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7660.00 · Current $5362.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in that the employer has an extension cord  providing power to an insect zapper in the main walkway route to the cafeteria area, and it had been plugged in and energized continuously for over 90 days.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in that the employer has wrapped an extension cord providing power to an insect zapper around large electrical conduit above the main route to the cafeteria area.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i):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 of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to electrical shock and fire hazards in that the employer did not inspect temporary flexible cords and plugs before use. Instance includes but is not limited to the extension cord plugged into an insect zapper in the main walkway route to the cafeteria area.

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $11585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(2) Employees, who were not qualified persons, were not trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335, but which were necessary for their safety:   On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to fire and electrical shock/burn hazards in that the employer has unqualified and untrained employees accessing the internal components of energized electrical enclosures without implementing electrically related safe work practices. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to employees replacing fuses, resetting VFD's and troubleshooting stepdown transformers in the working on or near the following main electrical enclosures for the following:  A.) American Baler (serial #79571298).  B.) EXCEL Main Electrical Enclosure.  C.) Bollegraaf HBC 120 Main Electrical Enclosure (MCC 1 - CAB 1).

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $11585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(1):Live parts to which an employee may be exposed were not deenergized before the employee worked on or was near to them:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to fire and electrical shock/burn hazards in that the employer has employees accessing the internal components of energized electrical enclosures without having deenergized those live parts prior to opening the access door. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to employees replacing fuses replacing fuses, resetting Variable Frequency Drive (VFDs) and troubleshooting step down transformers in the main electrical enclosures for the following:   A.) American Baler (serial #79571298).  B.) EXCEL Main Electrical Enclosure.  C.) Bollegraaf HBC 120 Main Electrical Enclosure (MCC 1 - CAB 1).

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2):While an employee was exposed to contact with parts of fixed electric equipment or circuits which were deenergized, the circuits energizing the parts were not locked out or tagged or both in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph (b) of 29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2):  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to fire and electrical shock/burn hazards in that the employer has employees were accessing the internal components of energized electrical enclosures without isolating the hazardous electrical energy sources with locks and/or tags prior to opening the access door. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to employees replacing fuses, resetting VFD's and troubleshooting step down transformers in the working on or near the following main electrical enclosures for the following:   A.) American Baler (serial #79571298).  B.) EXCEL Main Electrical Enclosure.  C.) Bollegraaf HBC 120 Main Electrical Enclosure (MCC 1 - CAB 1).

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.333(b)(2)(i): Procedures. The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to fire and electrical shock/burn hazards in that the employer failed to ensure a copy of written procedures for accessing the internal components of energized electrical enclosures was available to employees  prior to opening the access door. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to employees replacing fuses, resetting VFD's and troubleshooting step down transformers in the working on or near the following main electrical enclosures for the following:   A.) American Baler (serial #79571298).  B.) EXCEL Main Electrical Enclosure.  C.) Bollegraaf HBC 120 Main Electrical Enclosure (MCC 1 - CAB 1).

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $11585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2):The employer did not ensure that only qualified persons were allowed to work on energized circuit parts or equipment that had not been de-energized under the procedures of paragraph (b) of this section.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to fire and electrical shock/burn hazards in that the employer has failed to ensure that only qualified and trained employees are permitted to accessing the internal components of energized electrical enclosures. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to employees replacing fuses, resetting VFD's and troubleshooting stepdown transformers in the working on or near the following main electrical enclosures for the following:   A.) American Baler (serial #79571298).  B.) EXCEL Main Electrical Enclosure.  C.) Bollegraaf HBC 120 Main Electrical Enclosure (MCC 1 - CAB 1).

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $11585.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not using electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to fire and electrical shock/burn hazards in that the employer has unqualified and unprotected employees accessing the internal components of energized electrical enclosures. Instances of exposure include but are not limited to employees replacing fuses, resetting VFD's and troubleshooting stepdown transformers in the working on or near the following main electrical enclosures without electrically rated PPE (ARC Flash Gear) for the following:   A.) American Baler (serial #79571298).  B.) EXCEL Main Electrical Enclosure.  C.) Bollegraaf HBC 120 Main Electrical Enclosure (MCC 1 - CAB 1).

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(i)(A):Fuse handling equipment, insulated for the circuit voltage was not used to remove or install fuses when fuse terminals were energized.  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were exposed to fire and electrical shock/burn hazards in that the employer has employees accessing the internal components of energized electrical enclosures to include the fuse terminals to remove and replace fuses without the required fuse handling and insulated tools. Instances of exposure include the following pieces of equipment:   A.) American Baler (serial #79571298).  B.) EXCEL Main Electrical Enclosure.  C.) Bollegraaf HBC 120 Main Electrical Enclosure (MCC 1 - CAB 1).

Issued

2025-09-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1434.00 · Current $1004.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.252(a)(2)(iv):The individual responsible for authorizing cutting or welding operations did not designate precautions to be followed in granting authorization to proceed preferably in the form of a written permit:  On or about April 1st, 2025, employees engaged in recycling operations located at 10330 I Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68127, were being exposed to fire hazards in that the employer failed to ensure a written permit was developed and implemented prior to commencing welding operations.