BRONX, NY —
OSHA Inspection: HUNTS POINT RECYCLING CORP.
Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of HUNTS POINT RECYCLING CORP. in 342 CASANOVA STREET, BRONX, NY 10474 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 300596590.
What this inspection record means
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- HUNTS POINT RECYCLING CORP.
- Site address
- 342 CASANOVA STREET
- City
- BRONX
- State
- NY
- ZIP
- 10474
- Mailing
- 315 CASANOVA STREET, BRONX, NY 10474
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Accident-driven (A)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Y
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 000000
- SIC code (legacy)
- 4953
- Employees
- 109
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Manufacturing safety.
Citations
28 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 30, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,038 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 the hazard of tripping and falling onto and off of the moving conveyor. a) On or about 10/16/97, Belts 1, 3, 4 and the belt to the andella The employees walked on the moving conveyor belts, to push and move garbage. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO: 1) Enforce the ASME B20.1a-1993 section 5.12 (d) 2) Implement and develop a training program addressing safe operating procedures, including the location and operation of all stopping devices.The employer must ensure that these procedures are followed. WRITTEN ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 30, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,038 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 being struck or pinned by the front end loaders. a) On or about 10/10/97, Throughout the Establishment Employees and operators were not provided training on safe operating procedures for front end loaders. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO: Develop and Implement a training program specifically addressing safe operating procedures for the front end loaders, as stipulated in the manufacturers operation/maintenence manual. The employer must ensure that these procedures are followed. WRITTEN ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO 29 CFR 1903.19.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.178 L
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 30, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,038 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,450 · Current $1,038 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $2450.00
1910.25 D02 I
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,450 · Current $1,038 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $2450.00
1910.36 D02
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,400
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $1400.00
1910.37 K02
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.132 F01
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- May 20, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,038 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.147 C01
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 30, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,038 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.157 G02
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 30, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,038 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- May 30, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,038 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.215 A01
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,400 · Current $1,038 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $1400.00
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- May 30, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,450 · Current $1,038 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1038.00
- — Z (S) $2450.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- May 30, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $56,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 being thrown and/or crushed by the skid steer loader. a) On 10/10/97, Throughout the Establishment The seat bar on the Bobcat, 743 yellow skid steer loader was raised and tied with heavy duty baling wire. The interlock was by-passed, allowing the foot pedals to be operational, while the bar was in the elevated position. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO: Ensure that all safety items such as the seat bar and interlocks are fully operational, and follow the manufacturer specifications for safe operation. ABATEMENT VERIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
Recent events (2)
- — I (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $56000.00
1904.2 A
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 30, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.141 A03 I
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.141 C02 I
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- May 30, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.141 D02 II
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.141 D02 III
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.141 D02 IV
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 14, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 30, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.1200 H02 I
- Issued
- Apr 9, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 30, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
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