OSHA Inspection: AGRO FARMA, INC.

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Aug 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $3,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:      a) In the Whey building, on or about 4/13/12: Where corrosive chemicals including AFCO 4336 was used for CIP, the employer did not ensure that employees use appropriate eye or face protection including chemical goggles or face shield as specified in the process Standard Operating Procedure.      Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Jul 2, 2012

Abate by

Aug 1, 2012

Penalty

Initial $6,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4): The employer did not verify that each affected employee had received and understood the required PPE training through a written certification that contained the name of each employee trained, the date(s) of training, and that identified the subject of the certification.      a) In the Whey building, on or about 4/13/12: Where corrosive chemicals including AFCO 4336, containing sulfuric acid are used for CIP. The employer did not verify by written certification that employees had received and understood training on the required PPE for this activity.       Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.