OSHA Inspection: SKYLINE POTATO CO.

Issued

Nov 21, 2003

Abate by

Dec 5, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · 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, the use of
seat belts by employees operating forklifts was not enforced, exposing
employees to crushing
injuries in the event of a forklift tip-over or other accident:
a) On or about November 3, 2003 and times prior, employees operated
forklifts in the shipping
area while not wearing seat belts exposing them to serious injuries in the
event of a tip-over or
other accident.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to ensure that employees are trained regarding the hazards associated with
not wearing seat belts
and to implement an active, effective enforcement policy.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation is required for
this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Nov 21, 2003

Abate by

Dec 17, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 21, 2003

Abate by

Jan 12, 2004

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $500 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

Issued

Nov 21, 2003

Abate by

Dec 8, 2003

Issued

Nov 21, 2003

Abate by

Dec 17, 2003