OWEGO, NY —
OSHA Inspection: WEITSMAN SHREDDING LLC
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of WEITSMAN SHREDDING LLC in 1 RECYCLE DRIVE TIOGA INDUSTRIAL PARK, OWEGO, NY 13827 (NAICS 423930). OSHA activity number 348580192.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- WEITSMAN SHREDDING LLC
- Site address
- 1 RECYCLE DRIVE TIOGA INDUSTRIAL PARK
- City
- OWEGO
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 13827
- Mailing
- 1 RECYCLE DRIVE PO BOX 420, OWEGO, NY 13827
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 423930
- Employees
- 92
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Apr 10, 2026
- Abate by
- Apr 16, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $14,188 · Current $39,013
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): a.) Motor Control Room, Weitsman Shredding LLC, 1 Recycle Drive, Owego, NY; On or about 10/30/2025; The employer did not evaluate the electrical hazards associated with operating a 4160 volt motor disconnect switch during the start-up and shut-down procedures for the industrial shredder (Riverside Engineering, 122 x 112 M-Series MegaShredder). Abatement certification is required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $39013
- — Z (S) $14188
1910.335 A01 I
- Issued
- Apr 10, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $16,550 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed: a.) Motor Control Room, Weitsman Shredding LLC, 1 Recycle Drive, Owego, NY; On or about 10/30/2025; The employer instructed an employee to operate a 4160 volt motor disconnect switch during the start-up and shut-down procedures for the industrial shredder (Riverside Engineering, 122 x 112 M-Series MegaShredder) without providing adequate electrical protective equipment suitable for the tasks being performed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $16550
1910.335 A01 I
- Issued
- Apr 10, 2026
- Abate by
- Apr 22, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $16,550 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed: a.) Motor Control Room, Weitsman Shredding LLC, 1 Recycle Drive, Owego, NY; On or about 10/30/2025; The employer instructed an employee to operate a 4160 volt motor disconnect switch during the start-up and shut-down procedures for the industrial shredder (Riverside Engineering, 122 x 112 M-Series MegaShredder) without providing adequate electrical protective equipment suitable for the tasks being performed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $16550
1910.335 A01 I
- Issued
- Apr 10, 2026
- Abate by
- Apr 22, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $16,550 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed: a.) Motor Control Room, Weitsman Shredding LLC, 1 Recycle Drive, Owego, NY; On or about 10/20/2025; The employer instructed an employee to operate a 4160 volt motor disconnect switch during the start-up and shut-down procedures for the industrial shredder (Riverside Engineering, 122 x 112 M-Series MegaShredder) without providing adequate electrical protective equipment suitable for the tasks being performed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $16550
1910.332 B02
- Issued
- Apr 10, 2026
- Abate by
- May 6, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $14,188 · Current $39,013
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: a.) 1 Recycle Drive, Owego, NY 13827, on or about October 30, 2025; The employer directed employees who were not qualified or trained in electrical safety practices to operate a 4160 volt motor disconnect switch during the start-up and shut-down procedures for the industrial shredder (Riverside Engineering, 122 x 112 M-Series MegaShredder). Abatement certification is required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $39013
- — Z (S) $14188
1910.333 B02 II A
- Issued
- Apr 10, 2026
- Abate by
- May 6, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $14,188 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(A): Safe procedures for deenergizing circuits and equipment were not determined before circuits and equipment were deenergized. a.) 1 Recycle Drive, Owego, NY 13827, on or about October 30, 2025; The employer required employees to operate a 4160 volt motor disconnect switch during the start-up and shut-down procedures for the Riverside Engineering 122 x 112 M-Series MegaShredder without establishing safe procedures for deenergizing the circuit. Abatement certification is required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $14188
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