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342030830
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0418300
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2017-01-11
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9 41ST STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35222
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2017-01-17
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2017-05-08
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1171719 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1208721 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1207200 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-31 |
| Current Penalty |
3042.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5070.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| 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 employees were exposed to falls from heights: a) On or about 01/11/2017 - Single stream sorting line, employees that climb a fixed ladder attached to the sorter conveyor system to gain access to the conveyor system that is approximately 8 feet in width to gain access to the disc screens are exposed to falls of approximately 26 feet to the ground. b) On or about 01/11/2017 - Polishing service area, employees that access and egress the disc screens at the lower conveyor system are exposed to falls of approximately 68 inches to the ground. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
3042.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5070.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| 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) On or about 01/11/2017 - Single stream sorting line, a specific procedure for cleaning equipment such as, but not limited to, the disc screens had not been established to ensure employees were protected from all electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic sources of energy during cleaning operations. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources: a) On or about 01/11/2017 - Single streaming sorting line, employees conducting cleaning operations were not provided the necessary devices such as a lock or tag to ensure employees were protected during group lockout. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees: a) On or about 01/11/2017 - Single streaming sorting line, employees performing cleaning operations on machinery such as, but not limited to, the disc screens had not been trained. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2017-02-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2017-03-10 |
| Current Penalty |
1629.6 |
| Initial Penalty |
2716.0 |
| Final Order |
2017-03-24 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) On or about 01/11/2017 - Shipping department, an employee operating a Toyota powered industrial truck, model #8LDU32, serial #61698, had not been trained. |
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340457415
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0418300
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2015-03-12
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9 41ST. STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35222
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| Inspection Type |
FollowUp
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2015-03-12
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2015-03-13
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Related Activity
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1007822 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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340078229
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0418300
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2014-11-12
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9 41ST. STREET SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35222
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2014-11-12
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2015-03-13
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
919726 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100022 A02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Current Penalty |
960.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1600.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition: (a) On or about 11/12/2014 - Recycling area, material recovery facility waste was allowed to accumulate on the floor next to the stairs. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 A |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Current Penalty |
1680.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2800.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact: (a) On or about 11/12/2014 - at the presorting area, employees sorting material recovery facility materials were not wearing head protection. |
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| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100138 A |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion: (a) On or about 11/12/2014 - at the presorting area, employees sorting material recovery facility materials were not wearing hand protection. |
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| Citation ID |
01002C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-12-19 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment: (a) On or about 11/12/2014 - employees working at the presorting area are exposed to health and safety hazards from material recovery facility materials. The employer did not conduct a hazard assessment. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2014-12-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-01-16 |
| Current Penalty |
1200.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2000.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-01-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) On or about 11/12/2014 - Recycling area, employees were operating a forklift without completing training. |
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