Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2): The employer did not ensure hazardous conditions on walking-working surfaces were corrected or repaired before an employee used the walking-working surface again. When the correction or repair cannot be made immediately, the hazard was not guarded to prevent employees from using the walking-working surface until the hazard is corrected or repaired: a) On the rear shredder-machine stairway: On or about April 4, 2018, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to trip/fall hazards, in that damage to the steps was not repaired before allowing employee access to the walking surface. b) At the above-ground storage tanks: On or about April 4, 2018, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to trip/fall hazards, in that conduit impeding a walkway was not covered or removed as workers accessed it to perform motor-vehicle maintenance activities. c) At the Non-ferrous baler machine: On or about April 4, 2018, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to trip/fall hazards, in that adjacent walking surfaces contained debris as employees traversed the area.