OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED NUTRIENT SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL, LLC

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     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    a. On or about 07/13/2012, at the warehouse - the storage racks along the walls were not anchored to the floor, exposing the employees to a struck-by and caught-in hazard.

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):     Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a. On or about 07/13/2012, at the rear of the warehouse - the exit door was locked with a deadbolt.

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):     Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a. On or about 07/13/2012, at the rear of the warehouse - the route on the rear of the warehouse leading to the exit door was obstructed with various items such as large plastic bags, merchandise and rubbish.

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4):     Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:    a. On or about 07/13/2012, at the rear of the warehouse - there was no emergency exit lighting along the egress route.

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    a. On or about 07/13/2012, at the warehouse - employees were exposed to a contact hazard during the replacement of liquefied propane gas cylinders from the forklift, in that, eye and skin protection was not provided.

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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. On or about 07/13/2012, at the warehouse - employees were exposed to eye chemical burn during the replacement of liquefied propane gas cylinders from the forklift, in that, eye protection was not provided exposing employees to a contact hazard.

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a):     The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.    a. On or about 07/13/2012, at the warehouse - employees were exposed to skin chemical burn during the replacement of liquefied propane gas cylinders from the forklift, in that, chemical impervious gloves were not provided, exposing employees to a contact hazard.

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Abate by

Aug 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,020 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s)    a. On or about 07/13/2012, at the rear of the warehouse - A Caterpillar forklift used to lift merchandise pallets approximately 12 feet to the top location in the warehouse rack was missing the load backrest and seat belt, exposing the employees to a struck-by and caught-in hazard.

Issued

Aug 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    a. On or about 07/13/2012, at the warehouse - fire extinguishers were not readily identified and the path to one was obstructed and was not readily accessible.