OSHA Inspection: KEUKA LAKE VINEYARDS, LTD.

Issued

2012-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which was incorporated by reference as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6:      a) In the fermentation and bulk aging room, on or about 4/16/10: 1 cylinder of Carbon dioxide and 1 cylinder of Nitrogen gas was not secured against tipping.

Issued

2012-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(i): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, in that the employer did not ensure that the electrical equipment had listing or labeling  identifying the purpose for use:    a)In the barn/maintenance shop area on Coryell Road,  on or about 4/16/12: A metal outlet box which contained a 240V outlet was not secured to the wall. Employees were exposed to shock hazards while handling the box to plug in the welder.

Issued

2012-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) In the barn/maintenance shop area on Coryell Road, on or about 4/16/12: The electrical supply from the wall outlet to the down stream side of the plug was not connected to any supporting means and the forces were applied to the terminal screws.    b) In the barn/maintenance shop area on Coryell Road, , on or about 4/16/12: The electrical supply from the plug to the temporary plug on the ground was not connected to any supporting means and the forces were applied to the terminal screws.    c) In the fermentation and bulk aging room, on or about 4/16/12: The electrical supply from the control panel to the plug was transmitting foroces to the terminal screws.

Issued

2012-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1928.51(b)(2)(i)(A): Where ROPS were required by this section, the employer did not provide each tractor with a seatbelt:    a) In the barn/maintenance shop area on Coryell Road, on or about 4/18/12: A John Deere 5210 tractor was equipped with a ROPS but a seat belt was not provided.

Issued

2012-07-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-07-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1928.51(d):  Every employee who operates an agricultural tractor was not informed of the operating practices contained in Appendix A of this part and of any other practices dictated by the work environment. Such information was not provided at the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter:    a) In the vineyards, on or about 4/18/12: Employees were not informed of safe operating practices while using the John Deere 2040 and John Deere 5210.