OSHA Inspection: HYGEIA DAIRY COMPANY DBA SW ICE CREAM SPECIALTIES

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,575 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 hazards referenced by ANSI B20.1-1996
Safety Standards for Conveyors and Related Equipment:
a) Throughout Production Area - Employees are exposed to the hazard
of being struck by falling boxes off unguarded conveyors and the
hazard of being caught in unguarded moving parts of conveyor system
installed 3'6" above exit passageway and on aisleways.
Feasible methods of abatement are:
1) Install spill guards, pan guards, or equivalent to protect
employees from product falling off conveyors.
2) Conveyors installed above exit passageways, aisles, or
corridors, there should be a minimum clearance of 6'8" measured
vertically from the floor or walking surface to the lowest part of
the conveyor or guard.
3) Where conveyor system function will be impaired by providing the
minimum clearance of 6'8" through an emergency exit, alternate
passageways should be provided.
4) Implement routine inspections, preventive and corrective
maintenance program, to insure that all safety features and devices
are retained and conveyors function properly.
5) The area around the conveyors loading and unloading points
should be kept clear of obstructions which could endanger
employees.

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,150

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

Apr 1, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,350

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

Apr 1, 1997

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $2,250 Reduced

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

Mar 25, 1997

Penalty

Initial $4,500

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

Apr 1, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,150

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,150

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

Apr 1, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $1,575 Reduced

Issued

Mar 20, 1997

Abate by

May 6, 1997