OSHA Inspection: MCNEIL LABOR MANAGEMENT, INC.

Issued

2011-12-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $4725.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     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 was 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 June 26 to July 19, 2011, employees of McNeil Labor Management, Inc. were exposed to the hazards of excessive ambient heat while working under the sun in temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the performance of their duties, which included walking through rows of corn and removing tassels. Such exposures may lead to the development of serious heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The employer failed to develop and implement an effective heat stress program, specifically in the following instances:    a. The employer had not provided effective training to all employees in a manner they could understand on heat stress and first aid during heat related incidents.    b. The employer did not develop and implement effective employee heat stress monitoring while employees entered the corn fields in climate factors likely to induce heat related illness, temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, high humidity, and low wind speed.    c. The employer failed to provide shaded areas in worksites where climate controlled areas were not available.    Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).