OSHA Inspection: PFS LOADING SERVICES, LLC

Issued

Nov 30, 2000

Abate by

Dec 4, 2000

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 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 inhalation hazards by the use of respirators in a
unsanitary condition and the
lack of assurance that procedures were followed as to how respirators were
to be cleaned and
disinfected:
During the inspection, when respiratory protection was required to protect
the health of
employees, it was determined that employees performing the job tasks
listed below had
used respirators in an unsanitary condition and that the employer had not
assured that
procedures were followed as to how respirators were to be cleaned and
disinfected to
assure they are kept in a sanitary condition:
a)Brooder Barn #5 - On or about 06/15/00 a bird crew employee pulling
pullets had
worn a respirator that was not maintained in a sanitary condition.
Procedures as
to how the full-facepiece respirator was to be cleaned and disinfected was
not
provided. Contamination in the form of bird feathers, dirt, and bird feces
was
noted on the inside and outside of the respirator.
b)Brooder Barn #5 - On or about 06/15/00 a bird crew employee pulling
pullets had
worn a respirator that was not maintained in a sanitary condition.
Procedures as
to how the full-facepiece respirator was to be cleaned and disinfected was
not
provided. Contamination in the form of bird feathers, dirt, and bird feces
was
noted on the inside and outside of the respirator.
c)Plant #5, Barn #57 - On or about 06/15/00 a bird crew employee pulling
pullets
had worn a respirator that was not maintained in a sanitary condition.
Procedures
as to how the full-facepiece respirator was to be cleaned and disinfected
was
not
provided. Contamination in the form of bird feathers, dirt, and bird feces
was
noted on the inside and outside of the respirator.
Abatement Note:
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to ensure procedures are in place and followed to assure that employees
are instructed as to how
all respirators will be cleaned and disinfected.