Bakersfield, California · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · NAICS 423930
Western Scrap, Inc. has 3 OSHA inspections on record in California, the first in 1994.
OSHA's last visit started on Aug 23, 2022 as part of a related case, in Bakersfield.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 16 citation items: 2 serious and 14 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $20,900 in penalties and the amount has not been reduced.
For context, across all wholesale employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,425. Western Scrap, Inc. averages $15,970 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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Watch this company7200 Downing Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203(A)(8) |
Other-than-serious | $110 | $110 | Feb 9, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3400(C) |
Other-than-serious | $110 | $110 | Feb 9, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4427(A) |
Serious | $15,750 | $15,750 | Feb 9, 2023 | Final |
7200 Downing Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 22, 1998: Employee's fingertip amputated when caught in shear machine
On May 22, 1998, Employee #1, a truck driver for the Western Scrap Inc., was ope rating an alligator shear at the company's yard. Employee #1 received no instruc tion on the operation of the shear other than how to turn it on. While placing a piece of metal into the shear jaws, he extended his right index finger to the p oint of operation. The tip of his right index finger was amputated.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203 A |
Other-than-serious | $125 | $125 | Nov 16, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3203 B |
Other-than-serious | $125 | $125 | Nov 16, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 5194 E01 |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Nov 16, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 5194 G01 |
Other-than-serious | $125 | $125 | Nov 16, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 3664 A07 |
Other-than-serious | $125 | $125 | Nov 16, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 3577 B |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Nov 16, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 3577 E |
Other-than-serious | $125 | $125 | Nov 16, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 3382 A |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Nov 16, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4236 A |
Serious | $3,000 | $3,000 | Nov 16, 1998 | Final |
7200 Downing Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203 A |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Feb 25, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3320 |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Feb 25, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3664 A |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Feb 25, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 461 A |
Other-than-serious | $300 | $300 | Mar 4, 1994 | Closed |
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