OSHA Inspection: PACIFIC TOMATO GROWERS, LTD.

Issued

May 23, 2003

Abate by

May 30, 2003

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

Section 5(A)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a
place of employment
which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely
to cause death or
serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the
hazard of being struck
by ligthing:
Catherine Island Field # 12: On or about 04/28/03, employees were exposed
to the hazard of
being struck by lightning while working in the open field during adverse
weather conditions.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
the implementation of an effective safety program that prevents employee
exposure to potentially
dangerous weather conditions.
PLEASE NOTE:  CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS
REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.