BLUE MOUNTAIN RECYCLING
2904 ELLSWORTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146 · NAICS 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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Aug 22, 2014#339916751Aug 22, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339916751$16,8007 viol.7 violations$16,800 in penalties
Inspection #339916751
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 22, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 22, 2014
- Final Order
- Mar 11, 2015
- Closed
- Mar 11, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,800
- Penalties on Record
- $16,800
- Site Address
- 2904 Ellsworth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Feb 24, 2015 | - | Mar 11, 2015 |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Feb 26, 2015 | - | Mar 11, 2015 |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $4,900 | $4,900 | Jun 4, 2015 | - | Mar 11, 2015 |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Other | 1 | 5 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Feb 20, 2015 | - | Mar 11, 2015 |
| 01005A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV A | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Feb 20, 2015 | - | Mar 11, 2015 |
| 01005B | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 2015 | - | Mar 11, 2015 |
| 01006 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Feb 20, 2015 | - | Mar 11, 2015 |
Oct 19, 2007#116024407Oct 19, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#116024407$2,40010 viol.10 violations$2,400 in penalties
Inspection #116024407
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 2007
- Closed
- Dec 27, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,225
- Penalties on Record
- $2,400
- Site Address
- 2904 Ellsworth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 12 | 0.0937 - 4.8855 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 10 | 0.6355 - 4.8855 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 12 | 0.036 - 2.267 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0 | % |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,275 | $1,132 | Dec 6, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $975 | $634 | Dec 6, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 75 | $975 | $634 | Jan 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 2007 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IIE | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Jan 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1020 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19101020 G01 I | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Jan 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1020 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19101020 G01 II | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Jan 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1020 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19101020 G01 III | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Jan 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.1020 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19101020 G02 | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Jan 5, 2008 | - | - |
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods, 25,331 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: recyclable material merchant wholesalers reported 3.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.0%; NAICS 42393 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source