UNIVERSAL RECYCLING
8514 MAST BLVD, SANTEE, CA 92071
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Inspection records
Nov 15, 2001#300787538Nov 15, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300787538$11,19529 viol.29 violations$11,195 in penalties
Inspection #300787538
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 15, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 2002
- Contested
- May 16, 2002
- Final Order
- Feb 27, 2003
- Closed
- Apr 25, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 29
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 25 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,785
- Penalties on Record
- $11,195
- Site Address
- 8514 Mast Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (29 of 29 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 489 Warning Signs OSHA citation code: 489 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $130 | $85 | Jun 6, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01002 | 489 Warning Signs OSHA citation code: 489 B | Other | 1 | 5 | $130 | $85 | Jun 6, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01003 | 2340.11 Deteriorating Agents OSHA citation code: 23400011 A01 | Other | 5 | 5 | $260 | $195 | Jun 12, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01004 | 2340.13 Mounting and Cooling of Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400013 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $85 | $85 | May 28, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01005 | 2340.16 Work Space About Electric Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400016 C | Other | 3 | 5 | $130 | $130 | May 22, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01006 | 2340.21 Marking | Other | 5 | 5 | $85 | $85 | May 30, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01007 | 2340.23 Openings (Repealed) | Other | 4 | 5 | $195 | $85 | May 22, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01008 | 2500.8 Uses Not Permitted OSHA citation code: 25000008 A01 | Other | 18 | 5 | $325 | $325 | May 30, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01009 | 2500.9 Splices OSHA citation code: 25000009 A | Other | 5 | 5 | $260 | $130 | May 30, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01010 | 2510.4 Live Parts | Other | 2 | 5 | $85 | $85 | May 22, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01011 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $260 | $260 | Jun 12, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01012 | 3366 Washing Facilities OSHA citation code: 3366 B | Other | 1 | 5 | $130 | $85 | May 23, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01013 | 3366 Washing Facilities OSHA citation code: 3366 E | Other | 1 | 5 | $85 | $85 | May 18, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01014 | 3400 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 3400 C | Other | 1 | 5 | $85 | $85 | Jun 6, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01015 | 3653 Seat Belts OSHA citation code: 3653 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $130 | $85 | May 28, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01016 | 3660 Rated Capacity OSHA citation code: 3660 A | Other | 2 | 5 | $130 | $85 | May 30, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01017 | 3661 Brakes and Warning Devices OSHA citation code: 3661 C | Other | 1 | 5 | $85 | $85 | Jun 6, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01018 | 3664 Operating Rules OSHA citation code: 3664 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $195 | $130 | May 22, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01019 | 3668 Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training OSHA citation code: 3668 A02 | Other | 3 | 5 | $260 | $195 | Jun 12, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01020 | 6151 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 6151 C01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $85 | $85 | May 18, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01021 | 6151 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 6151 E03 | Other | 2 | 5 | $85 | $85 | May 28, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01022 | 470 Permit to Operate OSHA citation code: 470 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $175 | $175 | Jun 6, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 01023 | 5208 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 5208 D02 A | Other | 2 | 5 | $525 | $435 | May 20, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 02001 | 2340.1 Maintenance | Other | 1 | 5 | $3,150 | $260 | May 24, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 03001 | 2500.25 Maintenance of Outer Sheath | Other | 3 | 5 | $2,360 | $195 | May 30, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 04001 | 3382 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 3382 A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,360 | $1,575 | May 20, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 05001 | 5208 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 5208 F01 C | Serious | 2 | 5 | $2,000 | $2,000 | May 20, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 06001 | 5208 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 5208 F01 F | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,000 | $2,000 | May 20, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
| 07001 | 5208 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 5208 K02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,000 | $2,000 | May 20, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Feb 27, 2003 |
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