OSHA Inspection: CHEP RECYCLED PALLET SOLUTIONS LLC

Issued

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10689.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:     a) Builder/Repair Station 1:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.     b) Builder/Repair Station 2:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout cover, exposing the live conductors.     c) Builder/Repair Station 3:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet with a gap between the faceplate and the box, exposing the live conductors.      d) Builder/Repair Station 4:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.  Additionally, an unapproved job made white plastic cover that installed to adapt the box from quad receptacle to dual receptacle.        e) Builder/Repair Station 5:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.     f) Builder/Repair Station 6:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.     g) Builder/Repair Station 7:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors .   Additionally, the conduit was pulled away at its connection exposing the conductors entering the box to sharp edges. An unapproved job made white plastic cover was installed to adapt the box from quad receptacle to dual receptacle.        h) Builder/Repair Station 8:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.  Additionally, an unapproved job made white plastic cover was installed to adapt the box from quad receptacle to dual receptacle.      i) Builder/Repair Station 9:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.  The faceplate/cover had been installed pinching and exposing an energized conductor.  Additionally, an unapproved job made metallic cover was installed to adapt the box from quad receptacle to dual receptacle.       j) Builder/Repair Station 10:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical quad outlet box missing 1 set of receptacles and had no hole cover, exposing the live conductors.     k) Builder/Repair Station 11:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box that did not have the cover/faceplate properly installed, leaving a large gap and exposing the live conductors.     l) Builder/Repair Station 12:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.  Additionally, an unapproved job made white plastic cover that installed to adapt the box from quad receptacle to dual receptacle.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Builder/Repair Station 4:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to an unapproved job made white plastic cover that installed to adapt the box from quad receptacle to dual receptacle.  The cover had been modified and not installed according to the original listing or labeling       b) Builder/Repair Station 7:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to an unapproved job made white plastic cover that installed to adapt the box from quad receptacle to dual receptacle.  The cover had been modified and not installed according to the original listing or labeling      c) Builder/Repair Station 8:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to an unapproved job made white plastic cover that installed to adapt the box from quad receptacle to dual receptacle.  The cover had been modified and not installed according to the original listing or labeling     d) Builder/Repair Station 9:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to an unapproved job made metallic cover/face plate that installed to adapt the box from quad receptacle to dual receptacle.  The cover had been modified and not installed according to the original listing or labeling.     e) Builder/Repair Station 12:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to an unapproved job made white plastic cover that installed to adapt the box from quad receptacle to dual receptacle.  The cover had been modified and not installed according to the original listing or labeling     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10689.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      a) Builder/Repair Station 1:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.     b) Builder/Repair Station 2:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout cover, exposing the live conductors.     c) Builder/Repair Station 3:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet with a gap between the faceplate and the box, exposing the live conductors.     d) Builder/Repair Station 4:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.         e) Builder/Repair Station 5:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.     f) Builder/Repair Station 6:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.     g) Builder/Repair Station 7:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors .       h) Builder/Repair Station 8:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.       i) Builder/Repair Station 9:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.      j) Builder/Repair Station 10:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical quad outlet box missing 1 set of receptacles and had no hole cover, exposing the live conductors.     k) Builder/Repair Station 11:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box that did not have the cover/faceplate properly installed, leaving a large gap and exposing the live conductors.     l) Builder/Repair Station 12:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box missing knockout covers, exposing the live conductors.

Issued

2016-08-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  a) Builder/Repair Station 7:  On or about August 2, 2016, employees were exposed to potential electrical shock due to a metal electrical outlet box that had the branch circuit conduit pulled away at its connection exposing the conductors entering the box to sharp edges.