OSHA Inspection: MORNINGSTAR FOODS, INC.

Issued

Jul 15, 2002

Abate by

Aug 2, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

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 hazard of falling from defective ladders:
a)Throughout the facility, On or about 4/17/02:  Fiberglass ladders were
in use
that had damage such as, but not limited to broken metal rungs and cracked
siderails.
b)Throughout the facility, On or about 4/17/02:  Fiberglass ladders were
in use
that were inadequately repaired, such as, but not limited to replaced
steps,
fiberglass repair of siderails, and spreaders.
c)Throughout the facility, On or about 4/17/02:  Fiberglass ladders were
in use
that had not been inspected and had not been removed from service.
Among other methods, one feasible method of abatement is to:
1) Provide ladders that meet the requirements of ANSI A14.5, Portable
reinforced plastic ladders.
2) Perform inspections and maintenance of ladders, and remove ladders from
service when damaged as described in ANSI A14.5, Portable plastic
reinforced ladders, section 9.4.
Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 15, 2002

Abate by

Jul 18, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

Issued

Jul 15, 2002

Abate by

Jul 18, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700