OSHA Inspection: PALO DURO MEATS DBA FARMER DALE KITCHENS

Issued

Jan 27, 1993

Abate by

Feb 15, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,925 · Current $1,000 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:
Three 500 watt Hubbell brand quartz lamps were being utilized
over sinks and weighing areas to inspect meat.  a)  One light
was found in the Spice Room, and b) two in the boning area.
These lights were situated approximately six feet from the floor
and were equiped with glass covers.  The glass covers on the
lamps did not fit the requirement of hte FSIS directive 11,010.1
under paragraph 3, Protective Devices.  One light in the Spice
Room had the glass replaced with plastic which had bubbled out
from the 1200 Fo degree, plus degree heat emitted from the
halogen bulb of the lamp.  This heat exposed to the plastic
created a fire hazard which could severly burn employees
standing nearby.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement method is to change the lights to meet FSIS
specifications,
i.e., find a light that has the required illumination,
and shatterproof cover, without the excessive heat.

Issued

Jan 27, 1993

Abate by

Feb 4, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $600 Reduced

Issued

Jan 27, 1993

Abate by

Feb 1, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,925 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Jan 27, 1993

Abate by

Feb 8, 1993

Penalty

Initial $825 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jan 27, 1993

Abate by

Feb 4, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jan 27, 1993

Abate by

Feb 4, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jan 27, 1993

Abate by

Feb 8, 1993

Penalty

Initial $825 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Jan 27, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1993

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $400 Reduced