OSHA Inspection: RANDY CLANTON FARMS, INC.

Issued

Sep 29, 2010

Abate by

Oct 11, 2010

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,500 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 employees were
exposed to:
On or about July 15, 2010, near 2886 Highway 160 E Hermitage, Arkansas,
employees
of Randy Clanton Farms were exposed to the hazard of heat stress
conditions during the
performance of their duties as field hands. The national weather service
issued a heat
advisory for Bradley county warning of temperatures in the high 90's and
heat indices
of up to 110 degrees. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable
abatement
method to correct this hazard is to limit exposure time by implementing a
work-rest
regimen which includes mandatory, regularly schedule breaks hourly. A water
supplementation schedule presented in such a way employees are stimulated
to drink five
to seven ounces of liquid every fifteen to twenty minutes  will serve to
augment any
control measure used. Training of employees in the recognition and
treatment of heat
related illness and the effects of non-occupational factors such as drugs
and alcohol is
also recommended. Ensure all affected employees attend this training
during normal
working hours.g

Issued

Sep 29, 2010

Abate by

Oct 11, 2010

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $4,500 Reduced