OSHA Inspection: GREEN WORLD RECYCLING LLC DBA GREEN WORLD COPIER AND SUPPLIES

Issued

Jan 28, 2026

Abate by

Feb 9, 2026

Penalty

Initial $3,972 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  (a) 441 Bonner Road, Wauconda, Illinois 60084 - On January 15, 2026, the employer did not ensure exit access routes were at least 28 inches wide at all points. Exit access routes at racks located near employee workstations were limited to 15 inches.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 28, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) 441 Bonner Road, Wauconda, Illinois 60084 - On January  15, 2026, the employer did not ensure exit route #5 was unobstructed.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 28, 2026

Abate by

Feb 24, 2026

Penalty

Initial $5,296 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a) 1220 North Old Rand Road Wauconda, Illinois - On January 15, 2026, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial vehicle, such as the Nissan sit down forklift Serial #1N1L15V and the Crown WAV60-118 Serial #10130449 order picker, as demonstrated by the successful completion of operator training and evaluation.  (b) 441 Bonner Road, Wauconda, Illinois - On January 15, 2026, the employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial vehicle, such as the Crown sit down forklift Serial # SC5745-35, as demonstrated by the successful completion of operator training and evaluation.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Jan 28, 2026

Abate by

Mar 4, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,324 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.4(a):The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.    (a) 441 Bonner Road, Wauconda, Illinois,  on January 15, 2026, the employer did not record the following workplace injuries or illnesses on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2025. On September 25, 2025, an employee suffered a workplace injury that results in days away from work.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.