347745861
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0524200
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2024-09-11
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1375 SPAULDING ROAD, ELGIN, IL, 60120
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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 |
2024-09-11
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Emphasis |
L: PIV
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Case Closed |
2024-09-18
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Related Activity
Type |
Complaint |
Activity Nr |
2209311 |
Safety |
Yes |
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347745879
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0524200
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2024-09-11
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980 BLUFF CITY BOULEVARD, ELGIN, IL, 60120
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Inspection Type |
Referral
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Safety
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Close Conference |
2024-09-11
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Emphasis |
L: PIV, N: AMPUTATE
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Related Activity
Type |
Referral |
Activity Nr |
2209147 |
Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
5A0001 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-10 |
Current Penalty |
3226.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6452.0 |
Final Order |
2024-10-15 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
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: (a) Facility Wide- On September 11, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the foot pedal on the blue Enterprise alligator shear was guarded to prevent actuation from falling or moving objects, or from unintended actuation. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100147 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-18 |
Current Penalty |
3257.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4610.0 |
Final Order |
2024-10-15 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative: (a) Facility Wide: On or about June 1, 2024, the employer did not establish a lockout tagout program consisting of energy control procedures and employee training to protect employees during service and repair tasks such as but not limited to the changing out of chains and sprockets on the metal grinder conveyor system. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01003A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-18 |
Current Penalty |
3500.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6452.0 |
Final Order |
2024-10-15 |
Nr Instances |
2 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
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) Facility Wide- On September 11, 2024, the employer failed to ensure adequate methods of guarding were used to protect employees from moving parts at the infeed section on the wire shredder machine. (b) Facility Wide- On September 11, 2024, the employer failed to ensure adequate methods of guarding were used to protect employees from moving parts on alligator shear machines. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01003B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 C02 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-18 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6452.0 |
Final Order |
2024-10-15 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: (a) Facility Wide- On or about September 11, 2024, the employer did not ensure horizontal shafting on equipment that was within seven feet or less from the ground or working platform, such as on the wire shredder was provided with a guard on all exposed sides to enclose the hazard posed by the moving equipment. 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. |
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Citation ID |
01003C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 F01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-18 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6452.0 |
Final Order |
2024-10-15 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gear(s) were not guarded by a complete enclosure or by one of the methods specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) and (f)(1)(iii): (a) Facility Wide - On September 11, 2024, the employer did not ensure gears, such as on those on the wire shredder machine, were provided with a guard to enclose the hazard posed by the moving equipment. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET). |
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Citation ID |
01006 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100219 F03 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-18 |
Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6452.0 |
Final Order |
2024-10-15 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
1 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: (a) Facility Wide - On or about September 11, 2024, the employer did not ensure chain and sprocket on equipment that was within seven feet or less from the ground or working platform, such as on the metal grinder conveyor system, were provided with a guard on all exposed sides to enclose the hazard posed by the moving equipment. 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. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100036 G02 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-30 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-10-15 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
3 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points. (a) Dock Door - On September 11, 2024, the employer did not ensure exit access were 28 inches wide at all points near the doc door exit. (b) Facility Wide- On September 11, 2024, the employer did not ensure exit access were 28 inches wide at all points within the wire shredder access. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100178 L06 |
Issuance Date |
2024-09-30 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-10-18 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2024-10-15 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): (a) Facility Wide - On September 11 , 2024, the employer did not certify that each forklift truck operator had been evaluated as required by paragraph (l), with certification records that includes the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the evaluation. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET). |
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347646002
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0524200
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2024-07-26
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980 BLUFF CITY BOULEVARD, ELGIN, IL, 60120
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Inspection Type |
Planned
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Scope |
Partial
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Safety/Health |
Health
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Close Conference |
2024-12-10
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Emphasis |
N: LEAD, P: LEAD
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Violation Items
Citation ID |
01001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19040041 A01 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-08-28 |
Abatement Due Date |
2024-09-10 |
Current Penalty |
466.0 |
Initial Penalty |
922.0 |
Final Order |
2024-09-10 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
20 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i):The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date: a) Bluff City Metal Recycling Inc. - On or about July 24, 2024, the employer failed to electronically submit information from the OSHA Form 300A or equivalent for calendar year 2023, by the specified date of March 2, 2024. The establishment employed 20 employees and was classified with NAICS code 423930. 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 demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records. |
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Citation ID |
02001 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19100095 C01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-12-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2025-02-06 |
Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
6452.0 |
Final Order |
2025-01-02 |
Nr Instances |
4 |
Nr Exposed |
5 |
Gravity |
10 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.95(c) through (n) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent: An effective hearing conservation program which included noise monitoring, audiometric testing and training of employees as detailed in the standard was not instituted by Bluff City Metal Recycling Inc. (a) An employee performing sorting and metal shearing operations was exposed to noise at 93% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 93% is approximately 89.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 442 minutes during one 8-hour shift on September 5, 2024 . Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time, 38 minutes. (b) An employee performing sorting and metal shearing operations was exposed to noise at 84.2% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 84.2% is approximately 88.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 450 minutes during one 8-hour shift on September 5, 2024 . Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time, 30 minutes. (c) An employee performing sorting and metal shearing operations was exposed to noise at 89.9 % of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 89.9 % is approximately 89.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one 8-hour shift on September 5, 2024 . Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time, 35 minutes. (d) An employee performing copper wire grinding operations was exposed to noise at 84.6% of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (90 dBA). The equivalent dBA level of 84.6 % is approximately 88.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 459 minutes during one 8-hour shift on September 5, 2024 . Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time, 21 minutes. 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. |
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Citation ID |
02002 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101025 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-12-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-23 |
Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4610.0 |
Final Order |
2025-01-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(1): All surfaces were not maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead: a) On or about July 26, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the surface of the lunchroom table was maintained as free as practicable of accumulations of lead. A wipe sample taken of the lunchroom table indicated the presence of 44 micrograms of lead. 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 demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records. |
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Citation ID |
02003 |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101025 L01 I |
Issuance Date |
2024-12-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-23 |
Current Penalty |
3000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4610.0 |
Final Order |
2025-01-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i): Employee(s) working in an area where there is potential exposure to airborne lead at any level were not informed of the content of Appendices A and B of 29 CFR 1910.1025: On or about July 26, 2024, the employer did not inform employees, who perform metal sorting and electronic dismantling operations the of the contents of Appendices A and B of this regulation. Employees working with or around lead were exposed to hazards associated with lead such as headaches, fatigue, abdominal pain, and possible lead poisoning. 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 demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records. |
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Citation ID |
02004A |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101025 M01 III |
Issuance Date |
2024-12-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-23 |
Current Penalty |
2000.0 |
Initial Penalty |
4610.0 |
Final Order |
2025-01-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii): The employer did not include lead in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (� 1910.1200), and the employer did not ensure that each employee had access to labels on containers of lead and to safety data sheets, and that employees were trained on lead in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l) of this section. a) On or about July 26, 2024, the employer did not include lead in the program required to comply with the Hazard Communication Standard. Employees working in the facility were required to conduct metal sorting, grinding and electronic dismantling operations for metal scrap for recycling. The hands of an employee were contaminated with up to 17 �g of lead. 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 demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records. |
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Citation ID |
02004B |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 E01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-12-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-23 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2025-01-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which described how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) would be met: a) On or about July 26, 2024, the employer did not develop or implement a written hazard communication program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) that would describe or include at least the following: 1) Requirement for labeling and other forms of warning; 2) Safety data sheet availability; 3) Employee information and training; 4) A list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace; 5) Methods to inform employees of the hazards on non-routine tasks; and 6) Methods to provide other employer(s) access to safety data sheet; information on any precautionary measures and the labeling system used in the workplace. Employee(s) were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to lead, iron and copper when conducting metal sorting, grinding and electronic dismantling operations for metal scrap for recycling. |
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Citation ID |
02004C |
Citaton Type |
Serious |
Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
Issuance Date |
2024-12-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-23 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2025-01-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
2 |
Gravity |
5 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: a) On or about July 26, 2024, the employer did not provide employees with training regarding the health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals in the work area. Employee(s) were exposed to hazardous chemicals including but not limited to lead, iron and copper when metal sorting, grinding and electronic dismantling operations for metal scrap for recycling. 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 demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records. |
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Citation ID |
03001 |
Citaton Type |
Other |
Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
Issuance Date |
2024-12-18 |
Abatement Due Date |
2025-01-23 |
Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
Final Order |
2025-01-02 |
Nr Instances |
1 |
Nr Exposed |
8 |
FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment. On or about July 26, 2024, the employer did not ensure that a hazard assessment identifying and selecting appropriate personal protective equipment was conducted prior to employees conducting metal sorting, grinding and electronic dismantling operations for metal scrap for recycling. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with lead such as, but not limited to, headaches, fatigue, abdominal pain, and possible lead poisoning. The employer had not verified that a hazard assessment had been performed at the facility through a written certification. 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 demonstration that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. |
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