OSHA Inspection: EVERGREEN FRESH SPROUTS, LLC

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Dec 2, 2011

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner in that there was damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:    a) In the Bean Sprout Room: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, conduit to the Dayton motor, that runs the sprout watering system, was broken and/or not connected together.     Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Nov 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i):  Electric equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:    a) In the Bean Sprout Room: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the outlet under the air conditioning unit was simply hanging from the conduit and was not secured to the wall.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Nov 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):  Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a) In the Bean Sprout Room: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, a junction box on the ceiling was missing a cover.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Dec 2, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i): Flexible cords and cables were not approved and suitable for conditions of use and location:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, non-metallic sheathed cable designated NM was used to make extension cords and/or power equipment instead of using heavy duty cord with an S designation.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Nov 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):  Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) At the establishment: On or about August 17, 2011, and a times prior thereto, extension cords were used throughout the facility in place of permanent wiring to power equipment.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Nov 17, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact:    a) In the Bean Sprout Room: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, outlets along the northeast wall were missing covers.     Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Dec 2, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv):  Receptacles installed in wet or damp locations were not suitable for the location:    a) In the Bean Sprout Room: On or about August 17, 2011, and a times prior thereto, the outlets in the room were not suitable for use in a wet location in that they were not GFCI protected nor weatherproof.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Nov 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) In the Bean Sprout Room: On or about August 17 2011, and at times prior thereto, the sprocket and chain of the bean sprout watering system were not guarded.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Mar 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not developed a respiratory protection program for employees required to wear respirators when using calcium hypochlorite (Vanguard Plus).    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Mar 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii):  The employer did not identify and evaluate the respiratory hazard(s) in the workplace; including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures to respiratory hazards and identification of the contaminants chemical state and physical form:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the employer had not conducted an exposure assessment for employees exposed to calcium hypochlorite (Vanguard Plus).    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1):  The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, employees required to wear respirators when using calcium hypochlorite (Vanguard Plus) were not medically evaluated prior to use.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2):  Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, employees required to wear respirators when using calcium hypochlorite (Vanguard Plus) were not fit tested prior to use.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Nov 25, 2011

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i):  Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or  were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, respirators were hung from nails inside and outside the bean sprout room with no means of protection.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3):  Training was not provided prior to requiring employees to use a respirator in the workplace:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, employees required to wear respirators when using calcium hypochlorite (Vanguard Plus) were not trained prior to use.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Mar 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop a hazard communication program where employees were exposed to calcium hypochlorite (Vanguard Plus).    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Nov 9, 2011

Abate by

Jan 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:    a) Throughout the facility: On or about August 17, 2011, and at times prior thereto, employees exposed to calcium hypochlorite (Vanguard Plus) were not trained on the hazards of using it.    Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.