OSHA Inspection: LAND O'FROST OF ARKANSAS

Issued

May 15, 1991

Abate by

Sep 15, 1991

Penalty

Initial $720 · Current $360 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
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:
The employer is not limited to abatement methods suggested by OSHA;
i.e., methods explained are general and may not be effective in all
cases.  Other methods of abatement may be equally or more appropriate.
Ultimate responsibility for determining the most appropriate abatement
method rests with the employer, given its superior knowledge of the
specific conditions on its worksite.
Operation in the pultry processing facility, such as but not
limited to the Turkey Boning department, where employees
involved in skinning and meat cutting which produced biomechancial
stress to the hands, wrists, arms and shoulders resulting in
musculoskeletal disorders.  These disorders included but were
not limited to carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), tendinitis, and
ganglion cyst.  Among other methods, feasible and acceptable
abatement methods to correct the hazard(s) include the following:
1.  Perform a methods analysis to determine high risk tasks, then
modify or redesign operations to reduce biomechanical stress.
2.  Implement a comprehensive ergonomics program including formation
of an ergonomics committee.
3.  Provide gloves with better gripping ability for employees
engaged in skinning operations.
4.  Provide work platforms of the appropriate height.
5.  Provide anti-fatigue footwear or soles for employees standing
for most of the workshift.
6.  Job rotation of employees in high stress jobs.
7.  Provide a program of exercises during the workshift.
8.  Match specific jobs to specific knife handle designs.
9.  Provide training on proper work methods (an employee was observed
placing her finger on top of the knife blade).

Issued

May 15, 1991

Abate by

Sep 15, 1991

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $240 Reduced

Issued

May 15, 1991

Abate by

Sep 15, 1991

Issued

May 15, 1991

Abate by

Sep 15, 1991

Issued

May 15, 1991

Abate by

Jul 1, 1991

Penalty

Initial $480 · Current $240 Reduced

Issued

May 15, 1991

Abate by

Sep 15, 1991

Issued

May 15, 1991

Abate by

Aug 1, 1991

Issued

May 15, 1991

Abate by

Sep 15, 1991

Issued

May 15, 1991

Abate by

Jun 11, 1991

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