OSHA Inspection: PLEASANT VALLEY POTATOES

Issued

Oct 30, 1995

Abate by

Nov 3, 1995

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
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employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were  free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death  or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to motor vehicles with safety defects:
(a)On or about October 18, 1995 and at times prior thereto, 1985 Ford
truck-tractor
(Idaho Vehicle License # XA1293) and 1984 West semi-trailer (Idaho Vehicle
License # ZA9428) had the following safety defects:
(1)The left brake on axle # 4 was inoperative (Reference 49 CFR 393.48(a));
(2)The right brake  on axle # 5 was adjusted to 2 1/4 inches {Reference 49
CFR 396.3(a)(1)};
NOTE: The maximum stroke at which brakes are out of
adjustment for a type 30 brake chamber is 2 inches.
(3)The left brake on axle # 5 was adjusted to 2 inches {Reference 49 CFR
396.3(a)(1)};
(4)The air brake supply line for axle # 4 was spliced with two hose clamps
{Reference 49 CFR 393.46};
(5)The thickness for the left brake linings on axle # 5 was less than 1/8
inch
{Reference 49 CFR 393.47};
NOTE: Brake linings of less than 1/4 inch are worn-out and must
be replaced.
(6)The right air can for axle # 2 leaks when brakes were applied {Reference
49 CFR 396.3(a)(1)};
(7)When the brakes were applied, the leaks in the air brake system exceeded
the compressor's ability to replenish the air pressure, resulting in a
pressure drop {Reference 49 CFR 396.3(a)(1)};
(8)The left and right turn signal lights were inoperative on the
truck-tractor
{Reference 49 CFR 393.19)};
(9)The left brake light was inoperative on the truck-tractor {(Reference 49
CFR 393.25(f)};
(10)The left brake light was inoperative on the semi-trailer when the
running
lights were on {Reference 49 CFR 393.19)};
(11)The inside tire on axle # 4 was worn-out with fabric exposed {Reference
49 CFR 393.75(a)(1)}; and
(12)The outside tire on axle # 4 was worn-out with less than 2/32 inch of
tread depth {Reference 49 CFR 393.75(c)}.
(b)On or about October 18, 1995 and at times prior thereto, 1985 Ford
truck-tractor
(Idaho Vehicle License # XA157) and 1984 West semi-trailer (Idaho Vehicle
License # ZA1833) had the following safety defects:
(1)The left brake on axle # 2 was adjusted to 2 inches {Reference 49 CFR
396.3(a)(1)};
(2)The right brake on axle # 4 was adjusted to 2 1/4 inches {Reference 49
CFR 396.3(a)(1)};  (3)The right brake on axle # 5 was adjusted to 2 1/2
inches {Reference 49
CFR 396.3(a)(1)};
(4)The right air can for axle # 1 leaks when brakes were applied {Reference
49 CFR 396.3(a)(1)};
(5)The right air can for axle # 3 leaks when brakes were applied {Reference
49 CFR 396.3(a)(1)};
(6)The left turn signal light was inoperative on the truck-tractor
{Reference
49 CFR 393.19)};
(7)The left and right brake lights were inoperative on the truck-tractor
{Reference 49 CFR 393.25(f)};
(8)The inside tires from the left and right axle # 2 were  rubbing on the
frame {Reference 396.3(a)(1)}.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct
this hazard is
to maintain vehicles in accordance with the North American Uniform Vehicle
Out-of-Service
Criteria and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 CFR Part 393
(Parts and
Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation) and Part 396 (Inspection,
Repair, and Maintenance).

Issued

Oct 30, 1995

Abate by

Nov 3, 1995

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $650 Reduced