OSHA Inspection: CASELLA BROTHERS, INC.

Issued

Dec 6, 1999

Abate by

Mar 1, 2000

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $500 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 heat stress:
a) Casella Brothers, Inc., Swedesboro, NJ - Employees who were exposed to
hot and humid
conditions while harvesting vegetables suffered from heat stress, and one
employee died from
hyperthermia (exertional heat stroke) on July 5, 1999.
The employer failed to train employees in the control of heat stress and
in the recognition,
prevention, and treatment of heat illnesses.  On or about September 7,
2000.
NOTE:ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.
See page 2,"Notification of Corrective Action" for instructions.

Issued

Dec 6, 1999

Abate by

Dec 9, 1999

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $250 Reduced