OSHA Inspection: GREEN QUEST RECYCLING

Issued

2023-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(1):The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces.  Employees engaged in recycling operations at 440 J Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508, were exposed to permit-required confined space hazards in that employees were not instructed in the recognition of the hazards associated while working in permit -required confined spaces.  This was most recently documented on or about June 12th, 2023.

Issued

2023-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(4):If the employer decides that its employees will enter permit spaces, the employer shall develop and implement a written permit space program that complies with this section. The written program shall be available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives.  Employees engaged in recycling operations at 440 J Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508, were exposed to permit-required confined space hazards in that employees were not instructed in the recognition of the hazards associated while working in permit -required confined spaces.  The employer failed develop and implement permit required confined space program.  This was most recently documented on or about June 12th, 2023.

Issued

2023-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $2679.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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.  Employees engaged in recycling operations at 440 J Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508, were exposed to amputation hazards in that employees were exposed to unguarded rotating rods on the bailer press.   This was most recently documented on or about June 12th, 2023.

Issued

2023-09-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4465.00 · Current $2679.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(f)(3):Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided.   Employees engaged in recycling operations at 440 J Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508, were exposed to amputation hazards in that employees were exposed to unguarded chains and sprockets on the bailer press.   This was most recently documented on or about June 12th, 2023.

Issued

2023-09-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-10-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2678.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(2)(ii): Temporary wiring was not removed immediately upon completion of the project or purpose for which the wiring was installed.   Employees engaged in recycling operations at 440 J Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508, were exposed to fire hazards in that employees were exposed temporary wiring from an extension cord that was powering sensors near the main hopper on the 2nd floor. The temporary wiring/extension cord in use had been powering sensors on the bailer press for over 6 months.  This was most recently documented on or about June 12th, 2023.