OSHA Inspection: SUBURBAN DISPOSAL, INC.

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

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 hazards when emptying waste (refuse) dumpsters (containers) using a winch and cable system on a rear loading garbage truck where the dumpster was not lowered to the ground prior to activation of the hopper blade.  Employees were exposed to struck by hazards.   a. 219 Branch Brook Drive, Belleville, NJ - Back lot, dumpster area   Refuse collection employees performing rear-loading container (dumpster) removal practices, using a winch and cable system on a  McNeilus Rear-loaded Garbage Truck, #100, (VIN 1M2K195C03M021940) did not engage both dumpster trunnion bar latches prior to lifting the container to be emptied.  b. 219 Branch Brook Drive, Belleville, NJ - Back lot, dumpster area   Refuse collection employees performing rear-loading container (dumpster) removal practices, using a winch and cable system on a  McNeilus Rear-loaded Garbage Truck, #100, (VIN 1M2K195C03M021940) did not lower the dumpster to the ground prior to engaging the hopper blade.  Violation occurred on or about February 3, 2015

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet (1.22 m) or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:      a. 54 Montesano Road, Fairfield, NJ - Maintenance Facility       An open sided storage area used by the mechanics was not protected by standard guardrails.  Employees stored truck air filters and other materials on the roof (8 feet above) above the air compressor room, that did not have guard rails installed to protect employees from falls .        Violation occurred on or about February 4, 2015

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(vii): Ladders having defects were not marked and taken out of service until repaired.    a. 54 Montesano Road, Fairfield, NJ - Maintenance Facility    Fiberglass A-Frame ladders were not maintained in a safe condition.  Employees used an A-Frame ladder to access the storage area above the air compressor room that did not have side locks and was taken apart at the top step.    Violation observed on or about February 4, 2015

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(vii): Ladders should not be used as a brace, skid, guy or gin pole, gangway, or for other uses than that for which they were intended, unless specifically recommended for use by the manufacturer.    a. 54 Montesano Road, Fairfield, NJ - Maintenance Facility    The employer modified ladders in a manner not intended by the manufacturer for employees to access the storage area above the air compressor room.  Employees modified an A-Frame ladder to use a single side as a means of access to the storage area.     Violation observed on or about February 4, 2015

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance was not conducted at least once every 3 years    a. 54 Montesano Road, Fairfield, NJ - Maintenance Facility    The employer did not ensure that employees authorized to operate powered industrial equipment were provided an evaluation of forklift operator performance at least once every three years.     Violation occurred on or about February 4, 2015

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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, in-going nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a. 54 Montasanto Rd, Fairfield, NJ - Maintenance Facility    Guards were not provided on rotating part of the drill press used by the mechanics.  The employer did not provide machine guards for the drill press chuck.    Violation occurred on or about February 3, 2015

Issued

Aug 3, 2015

Abate by

Aug 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): 1904.32(a)(2).  The employer did not create, certify and post an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log.    a. 54 Montasanto Rd, Fairfield, NJ    The employee did not create and certify an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 Log for 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014. The annual summary for calendar year 2014 was not posted by February 1, 2015.    Violation observed on or about 03/09/15.