OSHA Inspection: KIMBLE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL INC.

Issued

2026-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6431.00 · Current $4500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers and the nozzle and container were not electrically interconnected.  On or about January 21, 2026, the employer did not ensure that Category 2 flammable liquids were dispensed into containers that were electrically interconnected when Methanol was dispensed into a non-conductive containers from a non-grounded 55-gallon drum via a siphon drum pump.

Issued

2026-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-04-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):  Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical  On or about January 21, 2026, the employer did not ensure that the container used to hold hazardous chemicals had the benefit of a labeling system to identify the product and the associated hazards. Employees are tasked to handle hazardous chemicals to include but not limited to Methanol from a 55-gallon drum, which was mislabeled and/or lacked the appropriate hazard communication information.