ROCKY FORD, CO · 2010-09-21

OSHA Inspection: COLORADO BLUE RIBBON FOODS

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2010-09-21, OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of COLORADO BLUE RIBBON FOODS in 20094 E. HWY 50, ROCKY FORD, CO 81067 (NAICS 311712). OSHA activity number 313722761.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: COLORADO BLUE RIBBON FOODS
Site address: 20094 E. HWY 50
City: ROCKY FORD
State: CO
ZIP: 81067

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Complete (A)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: Non-union (N)

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2010-09-21
Closing conference: 2010-10-27
Case closed: 2016-06-15
Last modified: 2016-07-07
Data loaded: 2016-07-11

Establishment context

NAICS code: 311712
SIC code (legacy): 2092
Employees: 15
Ownership type: Private (A)

Citations

23 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Dec 16, 2010
Abate by: Dec 30, 2010
Penalty: Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

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 burn injuries:
a) On or about September 21, 2010 and times prior, an employee operating a
steam kettle
was injured when the steam kettle failed causing the inner jacket to
separate from the lower
base of the unit.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to ensure that maintenance of the equipment is performed per
manufacturer's instructions.
Abatement Verification:  Abatement certification is required for this item
(see enclosed
"Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 03 1 instance 1 exposed

Issued: Dec 16, 2010
Abate by: Dec 30, 2010
Penalty: Initial $750 · Current $750

General-duty citation text

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 crushing injuries:
a) On or about September 21, 2010 and times prior, employees operated
forklifts while not
wearing a seat belt 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 Verification:  Abatement certification is required for this item
(see enclosed
"Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification