GREEN-TECH ASSETS, LLC

Inspection Type	FollowUp
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Health
Close Conference	2016-10-28
Emphasis	L: FORKLIFT
Case Closed	2018-05-29

Related Activity

Type	Inspection
Activity Nr	1092488
Safety	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100136 A
Issuance Date	2016-11-03
Current Penalty	3000.0
Initial Penalty	5701.0
Final Order	2016-11-22
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet were exposed to electrical hazards: a) Warehouse areas, workstations and client locations: On or about 6-14-16 the employer did not ensure that employees working with pallets and boxes of recycled electronics were using appropriate protective foot wear. Green Tech Assets, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.136(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1092488, citation number 1, item number 3 b and was affirmed as a final order on 3/29/16, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Meeting St, Cumberland, RI 02864.
Citation ID	01002
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100303 B02
Issuance Date	2016-11-03
Current Penalty	3000.0
Initial Penalty	4276.0
Final Order	2016-11-22
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	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) Backroom/CDK Area: On or about 6-14-16 the employer had not ensured that electrical equipment was being used in accordance with instructions included on the equipment listing, specifically an electrical extension cord was observed providing power to a power strip. Green Tech Assets, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1092488, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/29/16, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Meeting St, Cumberland, RI 02864.
Citation ID	01003
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100303 G01
Issuance Date	2016-11-03
Current Penalty	3000.0
Initial Penalty	4276.0
Final Order	2016-11-22
Nr Instances	5
Nr Exposed	5
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: a) Throughout the warehouse areas: The employer had not ensured that electrical panels had sufficient access and working space provided. Green Tech Assets, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1092488, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/29/16, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Meeting St, Cumberland, RI 02864.

Inspection Type	Complaint
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2016-02-25
Emphasis	L: FORKLIFT
Case Closed	2018-03-12

Related Activity

Type	Complaint
Activity Nr	1017658
Safety	Yes
Health	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100036 D01
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	1680.0
Initial Penalty	2800.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	10
FTA Inspection NR	1154747
FTA Issuance Date	2016-11-03
FTA Current Penalty	7000.0
FTA Final Order Date	2016-11-22
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: a) Workplace: On or about 9-14-15 the employer did not ensure that exit route doors were able to open without the use of keys, tools or special knowledge, specifically: 1. Exit door on west side of the CDK/Backroom 2. Exit door on north side of rear warehouse. 3. Exit door on the west side of the rear warehouse adjacent to the vertical baler.
Citation ID	01001B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100037 A03
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	10
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed: a) Workplace: On or about 9-14-15 the employer did not ensure that exit routes were kept free and unobstructed, specifically: 1. Routes leading to the exit door on north side of rear warehouse, 2. Routes leading to the exit door on the west side of the rear warehouse adjacent to the vertical baler.
Citation ID	01002A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100038 B
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	960.0
Initial Penalty	1600.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review: a) Workplace: On or about 9-14-15 the employer did not establish a written emergency action plan.
Citation ID	01002B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100157 C04
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times except during use: a) Receiving and shipping warehouses: On or about 9-14-16 the employer had not ensured that portable fire extinguishers were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.
Citation ID	01002C
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100157 E03
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check: a) Receiving and shipping areas of front warehouse: On or about 9-14-16 the employer had not completed an annual maintenance check of fire extinguishers.
Citation ID	01003A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100132 D01
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	960.0
Initial Penalty	1600.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): a) Throughout the workplace: On or about 9/14/15 the employer did not conduct a workplace hazard assessment where employees were routinely exposed to hazards including exposure of the feet to crushing injuries when handling boxes and pallets of recycled electronic office equipment. Abatement Note: Once the PPE Hazard Assessment is completed you shall: 1) Certify that the hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification in accordance with 1910.132 (d)(2), 2) Provide training to affected employees in proper use of required PPE (1910.132 (f)(1)) Guidance on conducting and documenting a PPE Hazard Assessment can be found on OSHA's website at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/
Citation ID	01003B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100136 A
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.136(a): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used protective footwear when working in areas where there was a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet were exposed to electrical hazards: a) Warehouse areas, workstations and client locations: On or about 9-14-15 the employer did not ensure that employees working with pallets and boxes of recycled electronics were using appropriate protective foot wear.
Citation ID	01004
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100212 A03 II
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	1200.0
Initial Penalty	2000.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	1
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) Baler Area of Rear Warehouse: On or about 9-14-15 the employer had not ensured that the gate interlock was operational when the Selco Products Inc. V5 HD LR vertical baler was in use.
Citation ID	01005
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100303 B02
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	720.0
Initial Penalty	1200.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	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) Workplace: On or about 9-14-15 the employer had not ensured that electrical equipment was being used in accordance with instructions included on the equipment listing, specifically: a. Front Warehouse: Power strips were used to power other power strips at various work stations. b. Front Warehouse: Electrical extension cords were powering various power strips. c. Backroom/CDK Area : Electrical extension cords were providing power to power strips.
Citation ID	01006
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100303 G01
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	720.0
Initial Penalty	1200.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	5
Nr Exposed	5
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: a) Throughout the warehouse areas: The employer had not ensured that electrical panels had sufficient access and working space provided.
Citation ID	01007
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100305 G02 II
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-07
Current Penalty	1200.0
Initial Penalty	2000.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap: a) Receiving Warehouse: On or about 9/14/15, the electrical cord for a floor fan had been spliced to another cord leaving exposed covered and bare conductors.
Citation ID	02001
Citaton Type	Repeat
Standard Cited	19100022 B01
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	1440.0
Initial Penalty	2400.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	16
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard: a) Warehouse Areas: On or about 9-14-15 the employer had not kept the passage ways clear and in good repair as noted by the following conditions observed: 1. Warehouse floors were not maintained in good repair, 2. The warehouse employee bathroom floor was not maintained free of standing water, 3. Walkway floors had extension cords crossing on them. Green Tech Assets, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 838363, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/26/13, with respect to a workplace located at 30 Meeting St Cumberland, RI 02864.
Citation ID	03001
Citaton Type	Other
Standard Cited	19100141 A03 I
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	11
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i): Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed: a) Employee Restroom in Warehouse: On or about 9-14-15 the employer did not maintain the employee restroom in a sanitary manner.
Citation ID	03002
Citaton Type	Other
Standard Cited	19100141 A05
Issuance Date	2016-03-04
Abatement Due Date	2016-04-19
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2016-03-29
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	11
Related Event Code (REC)	Complaint
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): A continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where rodents, insects, or other vermin were detected: a) Break room kitchen: On or about 9-14-15 the employer did not maintain an effective rodent extermination program.

Inspection Type	Complaint
Scope	Partial
Safety/Health	Safety
Close Conference	2013-01-28
Emphasis	L: FORKLIFT
Case Closed	2013-06-10

Related Activity

Type	Complaint
Activity Nr	753491
Safety	Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID	01001
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100022 B01
Issuance Date	2013-02-06
Abatement Due Date	2013-03-01
Current Penalty	600.0
Initial Penalty	1200.0
Final Order	2013-02-27
Nr Instances	3
Nr Exposed	6
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard. (a) Warehouse - first and second floors: The wooden floors of the aisles and passageways were not kept in good repair, on or about 1-22-13.
Citation ID	01002
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100022 D01
Issuance Date	2013-02-06
Abatement Due Date	2013-03-01
Current Penalty	600.0
Initial Penalty	1200.0
Final Order	2013-02-27
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	5
Gravity	1
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate. (a) Warehouse - first and second floors: The floor load bearing capacity was not conspicuously posted , on or about 1-22-13.
Citation ID	01003
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100023 D01 II
Issuance Date	2013-02-06
Abatement Due Date	2013-03-01
Current Penalty	800.0
Initial Penalty	1600.0
Final Order	2013-02-27
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	6
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having one side open, did not have at least one stair railing on the open side: (a) Stairway area: The stairway measuring 37 3/4 inches wide leading from the first to the second floor did not have at least one stair railing on the open side, on or about 1-22-13.
Citation ID	01004A
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100178 L01 I
Issuance Date	2013-02-06
Abatement Due Date	2013-03-01
Current Penalty	800.0
Initial Penalty	1600.0
Final Order	2013-02-27
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	3
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l): (a) Warehouse: On or about 1-22-13, the employer permitted employees who had not completed the training and evaluation required by paragraph (l) to operate powered industrial trucks.
Citation ID	01004B
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100178 L06
Issuance Date	2013-02-06
Abatement Due Date	2013-03-01
Current Penalty	0.0
Initial Penalty	0.0
Final Order	2013-02-27
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	3
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): (a) Warehouse: The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l), on or about 1-22-13.
Citation ID	01005
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100178 M05 I
Issuance Date	2013-02-06
Abatement Due Date	2013-02-22
Current Penalty	800.0
Initial Penalty	1600.0
Final Order	2013-02-27
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	5
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not netralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set. (a) Warehouse - first floor: The parking brake of the Nissan 35 propane powered industrial truck, s/n CPJ01A18PV, was not set while the truck was unattended, on or about 1-22-13.
Citation ID	01006
Citaton Type	Serious
Standard Cited	19100305 B02 I
Issuance Date	2013-02-06
Abatement Due Date	2013-02-22
Current Penalty	800.0
Initial Penalty	1600.0
Final Order	2013-02-27
Nr Instances	1
Nr Exposed	5
Gravity	5
FTA Current Penalty	0.0
Citation text line	29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: (A) Testing area: The 4 x 4 inch steel junction box located on the wall did not have a cover approved for the purpose, exposing the live wires inside, on or about 1-22-13.