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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a July 18th news release stating that it had proposed penalties for alleged violations for John’s Disposal Service Inc. and John’s Recycling Inc.
The companies are stated to operate waste removal and recycling facilities in Franksville and Brookfield, Wisconsin.
OSHA inspectors are stated to have responded to an employer’s report of workplace injury at the waste management company’s Franksville facility. It is stated to have determined that the employer had not ensured that energy control procedures were in place and used before the worker began servicing the vehicle.
Alleged violations cited include:
- Lacking energy control procedures.
- Not providing fall protection on an elevated platform.
- Failing to train forklift operators.
- Not providing hazardous communication training.
- Lack of a hearing conservation program.
- Failure to adequately install emission guards.
OSHA has proposed penalties in the amount of $367,401.00.
The company has 15 days from receipt of the citation and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s Area Director, or contest the findings before the Independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
A copy of the news release can be downloaded here.
