OSHA Inspection: SHARK SOLUTIONS

Issued

May 11, 2018

Abate by

May 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,880 · Current $2,328 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(a)(3): An opening into an exit was not protected by a self-closing fire door that remains closed or automatically closes in an emergency upon the sounding of a fire alarm or employee alarm system. Each fire door, including its frame and hardware, must be listed or approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Section 1910.155(c)(3)(iv)(A) of this part defines "listed" and � 1910.7 of this part defines a "nationally recognized testing laboratory."   Shark Glass Recycling LLC in Lavonia GA: Emergency exit door in the glass grinding area was not in proper working order. The emergency exit door was missing a door knob and unable open or close properly or close automatically on or about December 15, 2017.

Issued

May 11, 2018

Abate by

Jun 7, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $3,880 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:   Shark Glass Recycling LLC. in Lavonia, GA: Employer did not develop and implement a noise monitoring program after having information that indicated employees exposure equaled or exceeded 85 decibels. Prior to inspection employer conducted screening that indicated noise levels of over 90dB on or about December 15, 2017.

Issued

May 11, 2018

Abate by

May 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,104 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):   Shark Glass Recycling LLC. In Lavonia GA: The employer did not develop clear and specific written procedures for control of hazardous energy for authorized employees. Written procedures lacked machine specific protocol for Skanroll PVB Cleaner, TOMRA Sorting Machine (model Genius 1200on), and Rapid Granulator AB (model G600-120). Additionally, the written procedures did not have specific techniques for controlling hazardous energies including but not limited to electrical energy of 240 volts and air pressure of 150 psi on or about December 15, 2107.

Issued

May 11, 2018

Abate by

May 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,174 · Current $3,104 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    Shark Glass Recycling LLC. in Lavonia GA: Employer did not conduct periodic (annual) inspection of hazardous energy control written procedures, the last documented review was on April 2, 2012. Employees conduct hazardous energy (lock out) activities on a weekly basis on or about December 15, 2017.

Issued

May 11, 2018

Abate by

May 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    Shark Glass Recycling LLC: Employer did not have proper signage to identify locations of fire extinguishers, on or about December 15, 2017.