OSHA Inspection: J & J AG PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Jul 1, 2011

Abate by

Jul 20, 2011

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 likely to
cause death or serious
physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
On or about 01/10/2011, at section 11, Township 45 S, Range 34E, Field
54CG11, Farm 18,
Blumberg Road, Clewiston, FL, employees operating tractors towing sprayers
were exposed to
overhead electrical lines.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazardous condition
would be to shorten the crop rows near the power lines to provide
sufficient clearance during
the execution of "U" turns to prevent inadvertent contact with the lines
even if the spray arms
were in the raised position; and ensure all employees are instructed to
maintain safe approach
boundaries when operating tractors and equipment near energized electrical
conductors, as
identified in Table 130.2C of NFPA 70E.
PLEASE NOTE: CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT IS
REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.