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United Plastic Recycling, Inc.

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Name: United Plastic Recycling, Inc.
Jurisdiction: Alabama
Legal type: Domestic Corporation
Status: Dissolved
Date of registration: 29 Oct 1991 (33 years ago)
Date of dissolution: 06 Jun 2019
Entity Number: 000-146-064
Register Number: 000146064
ZIP code: 36108
County: Montgomery
Place of Formation: Montgomery County
Principal Address: MONTGOMERY, AL
Registered Office Street Address: 4290 ALATEX RDMONTGOMERY, AL 36108
Authorized Capital: $1,000

Activities SCRAP PLASTIC & RECYCLING

Agent

Name Role
BONHAM, JOHN A JR Agent

Incorporator

Name Role Address
BLITZ, JEFFREY W Incorporator 184 COMMERCE STREETMONTGOMERY, AL 36104

USAspending Awards. Financial Assistance

FAIN Awarding Agency Assistance Listings Start Date End Date Description
3612055000 Small Business Administration 59.012 - 7(A) LOAN GUARANTEES No data No data TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE
Recipient UNITED PLASTIC RECYCLING, INC.
Recipient Name Raw UNITED PLASTIC RECYCLING, INC.
Recipient UEI KHC2BLWHYUG9
Recipient DUNS 794318824
Recipient Address 4290 ALATEX RD., MONTGOMERY, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, 36108-0000, UNITED STATES
Obligated Amount 0.00
Non-Federal Funding 0.00
Original Subsidy Cost 51150.00
Face Value of Direct Loan 1650000.00
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OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
339941544 0418600 2014-09-03 4290 ALATEX ROAD, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
Inspection Type FollowUp
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2014-09-05
Emphasis L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed 2017-03-15

Related Activity

Type Inspection
Activity Nr 944149
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100022 A01
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 2250.0
Initial Penalty 4500.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition. a) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1) - Blender Area; On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that employees were allowed to work in areas where combustible dust had accumulated on overhead walls, purlins, duct work, equipment, and other exposed upper surfaces exceeding 1/4 inch in depth. b) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2) - AREMA #3 Area; On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that employees were allowed to work in areas where combustible dust had accumulated on overhead walls, purlins, duct work, equipment, and other exposed upper surfaces exceeding 1/4 inch in depth.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100023 C01
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-03-15
Current Penalty 1800.0
Initial Penalty 3600.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards: a) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work on a platform at the 2050 Cumberland Grinder that was 9 foot 1.5 inches above the next level that did not have a standard railing which included a mid-rail. b) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work on a platform at the 50H Shredder that was 7 foot 11 inches above the next level that did not have a standard railing on the side with the ladder.
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100023 D01
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 1800.0
Initial Penalty 3600.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 4
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers was not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section: a) 3000 Selma Highway (Plant 5); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk up and down a set of fixed stairs with four or more risers at the loading dock that did not have a standard stair railing on both open sides. b) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk up and down a set of fixed stairs with four or more risers at the loading dock that did not have a standard stair railing on both open sides. c) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk up and down a set of fixed stairs with four or more risers at the Blender that did not have a standard stair railing on both open sides. d) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk up and down a set of fixed stairs with four or more risers at the 2050 Cumberland Grinder that did not have a standard stair railing on both open sides.
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100024 B
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-03-15
Current Penalty 1800.0
Initial Penalty 3600.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.24(b): Fixed stairs were not provided for access from one structure level to another where operations necessitated regular travel between levels, and for access to operating platforms at any equipment which requires attention routinely during operations: a) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to 7 foot 11 inch fall hazards at the 50H Shredder in that employees were required to access the operating platform by ladder as fixed stairs were not provided. b) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to 7 foot 11 inch fall hazards at the 50B Shredder in that employees were required to access the operating platform by ladder as fixed stairs were not provided.
Citation ID 01005A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C04 I
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 2250.0
Initial Penalty 4500.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 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: a) 331 Thomason Avenue (Plant 3); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to work on the Rapid 600 Grinder without locking it out in accordance with the established procedures. b) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to work on the 50B Shredder without locking it out in accordance with the established procedures.
Citation ID 01005B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 D04 I
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: a) 331 Thomason Avenue (Plant 3); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to work on the Rapid 600 Grinder without locking it out in accordance with the established procedures. b) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to work on the 50B Shredder without locking it out in accordance with the established procedures.
Citation ID 01005C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 F03 II D
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 3
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 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: a) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to work on the Rotor Grinder together without all employees applying a personal lockout device on the energy control lockout point. b) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to work on the 50B Shredder together without all employees applying a personal lockout device on the energy control lockout point. c) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to work on the 2050 Cumberland Grinder together without all employees applying a personal lockout device on the energy control lockout point.
Citation ID 01006
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100176 B
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-03-15
Current Penalty 1350.0
Initial Penalty 2700.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse: a) 331 Thomason Avenue (Plant 3); on or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around improperly stacked wooden pallets and plastic as high as 10 - 12 feet that were not stable and secure against sliding and collapse.
Citation ID 01007
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 3100.0
Initial Penalty 6300.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 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: a) 331 Thomason Avenue (Plant 3); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to caught-in hazards in that the employer allowed employees to work next to an unguarded roller on the Rapid 600 Grinder.
Citation ID 01008
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A05
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 2250.0
Initial Penalty 4500.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2) - Near Grinder #1; On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to work and walk around a floor fan with the front guard removed
Citation ID 01009A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 D01
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 2250.0
Initial Penalty 4500.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2) - Grinder #2; On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that they were allowed to walk / work around an unguarded pulley.
Citation ID 01009B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100219 E03 I
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2) - Grinder #2; On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that they were allowed to walk / work around unguarded belts.
Citation ID 01010
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100243 C01
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 1800.0
Initial Penalty 3600.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4): a) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use a Bosch vertical portable grinder with the guard removed.
Citation ID 01011
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100305 B01 I
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 2250.0
Initial Penalty 4500.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions: a) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1) - 600 Rapid Grinder; On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around electrical conductors that were exposed where an electrical box on a large motor had broken loose exposing the conductors to vibration and abrasion.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 5A0001
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 3600.0
Initial Penalty 7200.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crush hazards while operating a forklift without a seatbelt: a) 331 Thomason Avenue (Plant 3); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to crush hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a forklift without wearing the seatbelt. b) 3000 Selma Highway (Plant 5); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to crush hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a forklift without wearing the seatbelt. United Plastic Recycling, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 944149, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 4290 Alatex Road, Montgomery AL.
Citation ID 02002A
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19100215 A04
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 3600.0
Initial Penalty 7200.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: a) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1), maintenance area; On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a bench grinder with one missing work rest and one work rest adjusted greater than 1/8" from the grinding wheel. United Plastic Recycling, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 944149, citation number 1, item number 3/a and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 4290 Alatex Road, Montgomery AL.
Citation ID 02002B
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19100215 B09
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a bench grinder with the tongue guards missing. United Plastic Recycling, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 944149, citation number 1, item number 3 / b and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 4290 Alatex Road, Montgomery AL.
Citation ID 03001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100157 E03
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: a) 3000 Selma Highway (Plant 5); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that portable fire extinguishers had not had an annual maintenance check in six years.
339952244 0418600 2014-09-03 4290 ALATEX ROAD, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2014-09-05
Case Closed 2017-03-15

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 901011
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 5A0001
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-05-01
Current Penalty 3150.0
Initial Penalty 6300.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 30
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employees were exposed to excessive heat: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior, employees engaged in recycling activities inside a metal building were exposed to the hazard of excessive ambient heat (heat index average 108 degrees Fahrenheit, heat index maximum 120 degrees Fahrenheit) from factors such as but not limited to solar heat, grinder machines and other machines that are used to melt plastic.
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100141 B01 III
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 2250.0
Initial Penalty 4500.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(iii): Portable drinking water dispensers were not designed, constructed, and serviced so that sanitary conditions are maintained, were not capable of being closed, and were not equipped with a tap. a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to sanitary hazards in that employees were not provided with drinking water dispensers in good sanitary conditions.
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100141 H
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-01-29
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.141(h): Employee food service facilities and operations processed, prepared, handled and/or stored food in such a manner that the food was not protected against contamination: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior, employees exposed to sanitary hazards in that the employer prepared Gatorade in a 5-gallon container for consumption by employees that had not been cleaned or sanitized and showed visible contamination.
339873069 0418600 2014-07-23 4290 ALATEX ROAD, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2014-07-24
Case Closed 2017-03-15

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 899162
Safety Yes
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100022 B01
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 1350.0
Initial Penalty 2700.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 40
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about July 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to slip, trip, and fall hazards and potential struck-by hazards in that employees and forklift operators were permitted to use an aisle way (located near AREMA #3) with an uneven surface.
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100141 D02 II
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 1350.0
Initial Penalty 2700.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 40
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about July 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to sanitary hazards in that employees were not provided with hot and cold or tepid water in their lavatory.
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100141 D02 III
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 40
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iii): Lavatories were not provided with hand soap or similar cleansing agent: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about July 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to sanitary hazards in that employees were not provided with hand soap or other cleansing agent in their lavatory.
Citation ID 01002C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100141 D02 IV
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 55
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(iv): Lavatories were not provided with individual hand towels or sections thereof, of cloth or paper, warm air blowers or clean individual sections of continuous cloth toweling: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about July 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to sanitary hazards in that employees were not provided with paper towels or other drying media in their lavatory. b) 331 Thomason Avenue (Plant 3); On or about July 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to sanitary hazards in that employees were not provided with paper towels or other drying media in their lavatory.
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100178 L04 II B
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 2200.0
Initial Penalty 4500.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 24
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not provided to the operator when the operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2) - production floor; On or about August 7, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that the employer permitted operators of powered industrial trucks (PITs) who had been involved in an accident to continue to operate PITs without first providing the operator with retraining.
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100212 A01
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 2250.0
Initial Penalty 4500.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 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: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about July 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were permitted to operate the small guillotine where there was no point of operation guarding (the safety gate had been by-passed).
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100305 B01 II
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 1350.0
Initial Penalty 2700.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about July 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were permitted to work around an electrical box, located at Extruder #4, with an unused opening that was not effectively closed.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Willful
Standard Cited 19100141 D01
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 18000.0
Initial Penalty 36000.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 55
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1): Washing facilities were not maintained in a sanitary condition: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about July 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to sanitary hazards in that employees were required to use a restroom that was not kept in a sanitary condition. b) 331 Thomason Avenue (Plant 3); On or about July 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to sanitary hazards in that employees were required to use a restroom that was not kept in a sanitary condition.
Citation ID 03001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100141 C02 I
Issuance Date 2015-01-21
Abatement Due Date 2015-02-02
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2015-02-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 40
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.141(c)(2)(i): Each water closet did not occupy a separate compartment with a door and walls or partitions between fixtures sufficiently high to assure privacy: a) 4290 Alatex Road (Plant 2); On or about July 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not equip the stalls (i.e. water closet) in the employee restroom with locking doors.
339441495 0418600 2013-10-22 4290 ALATEX ROAD, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Complete
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2013-10-24
Emphasis L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE, N: SSTARG12, P: SSTARG12
Case Closed 2015-03-05

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 5A0001
Issuance Date 2014-01-28
Current Penalty 2274.0
Initial Penalty 3251.0
Final Order 2014-03-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by and crush-by hazards: a) Throughout facility and yard; On or about October 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed his employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards in that employees were permitted to operate powered industrial trucks without wearing and being required to wear seatbelts.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 E03
Issuance Date 2014-01-28
Current Penalty 2274.0
Initial Penalty 3251.0
Final Order 2014-03-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 10
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3): Specific procedures and training that were developed, documented and incorporated into the employer's energy control program for removal of a lockout or tagout device under the direction of the employer when the authorized employee who applied the logout or tagout device was unavailable were not developed: a) Throughout the facility; On or about October 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that the employers written lockout tagout program did not contain specific procedures and training on the removal of a lockout or tagout device by a person other than the authorized employee who applied the lockout device. All lockout devices could be opened by the same key.
Citation ID 01003A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100215 A04
Issuance Date 2014-01-28
Current Penalty 2274.0
Initial Penalty 3251.0
Final Order 2014-03-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: a) Maintenance Shop; On or about October 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed his employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a 6" DeWalt brand bench grinder with the work rest adjusted greater than 1/8" from the grinding wheel.
Citation ID 01003B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100215 B09
Issuance Date 2014-01-28
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2014-03-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel: a) Maintenance Shop; On or about October 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed his employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a 6" DeWalt brand bench grinder with the tongue guard adjusted greater than 1/4" from the grinding wheel.
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100253 B04 III
Issuance Date 2014-01-28
Current Penalty 2274.0
Initial Penalty 3251.0
Final Order 2014-03-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one half hour: a) Maintenance Shop; On or about October 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed his employees to fire hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work in the same area where oxygen cylinders were stored within 16" of fuel gas cylinders (acetylene) without a barrier as required by the standard.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100134 C02 I
Issuance Date 2014-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2014-02-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2014-03-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible: a) On or about October 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer allowed employees to voluntarily wear filtering face piece respirators (dust masks) without providing them with Appendix D of the Respiratory Protection Standard.
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100147 C04 II B
Issuance Date 2014-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2014-02-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2014-03-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: a) Pelletizers 1, 2, & 3 on production floor; On October 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to hazardous energies in that the machine specific procedure did not specify procedureal steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing machines or equipment to control the 120 psi pneumatic energy.
Citation ID 02003
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100178 L01 I
Issuance Date 2014-01-28
Abatement Due Date 2014-02-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2014-03-10
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer shall 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) Throughout the production facility and yard; On or about October 22, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer permitted employees to operate powered industrial trucks without the employer first ensuring that employees were competent to operate the powered industrial truck safely as demonstrated by the successful completion of the required training and evaluation specified in the regulation.
312497449 0418600 2008-11-18 4290 ALATEX ROAD, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
Inspection Type Planned
Scope Complete
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2008-11-21
Emphasis S: NOISE, N: SSTARG08
Case Closed 2011-02-09

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100303 G01 II
Issuance Date 2009-02-13
Abatement Due Date 2009-02-26
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 1575.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100303 B07 I
Issuance Date 2009-02-13
Abatement Due Date 2009-02-26
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 05
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100305 G01 I
Issuance Date 2009-02-13
Abatement Due Date 2009-02-20
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 1125.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 20
Gravity 03
Citation ID 02001A
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19100095 B01
Issuance Date 2009-02-13
Abatement Due Date 2009-08-26
Current Penalty 4000.0
Initial Penalty 6000.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Gravity 10
Citation ID 02001B
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19100095 G06
Issuance Date 2009-02-13
Abatement Due Date 2009-04-02
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 10
309603124 0418600 2006-06-20 4290 ALATEX ROAD, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36108
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2006-06-22
Case Closed 2007-04-19

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 205248891
Safety Yes
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100095 C01
Issuance Date 2006-12-15
Abatement Due Date 2007-02-23
Current Penalty 1250.0
Initial Penalty 2500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C04 I
Issuance Date 2006-12-15
Abatement Due Date 2007-02-05
Current Penalty 1250.0
Initial Penalty 2500.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 6
Gravity 10
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 E01
Issuance Date 2006-12-15
Abatement Due Date 2007-02-05
Current Penalty 750.0
Initial Penalty 750.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 01
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 H01
Issuance Date 2006-12-15
Abatement Due Date 2007-02-05
Current Penalty 750.0
Initial Penalty 750.0
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 01

Date of last update: 01 Aug 2024

Sources: Alabama Secretary of State