OSHA Inspection: UNITED DAIRY, INC.

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $1,782 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1):     The railing did not have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level and the intermediate rail was not approximately halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway, or ramp:    (a) Dock Area: Employees working on the dock were exposed to a fall of approximately 4 feet 5 inches to the ground. The dock had one chain up that was 20-26 inches from the dock, as observed on or about 09/14/2012.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h):     Standard railings were not installed in accordance with the provisions of 1910.23.    (a) Dock: Employees were exposed to falls while using the dock stairway. The stair railing on the right side ascending was damaged and bent down, the top rail was 19 inches above the surface of the tread, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $2,970 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1):     A required exit(s), way of approach thereto, and/or way of travel from the exit into the street or open space, was not continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other    (a) Front Entrance: An exit door was locked and obstructed preventing employees from exiting the building in case of a fire or other emergency, as observed on or about 09/14/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):     Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    (a) Exit Door in The Maintenance Area: An employee works in the maintenance area repairing vehicles. The exit door has not been marked by a sign to read Exit, as observed on or about 09/14/2012.     (b) Exit Door to The Docks: Employees work in the storage/check in area manipulating product and/or checking out/in. The exit door has not been marked by a sign to read Exit, as observed on or about 09/14/2012.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5)    Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet):    (a) Door Between Offices and Maintenance Area:  Employees work in the two offices and maintenance area. The door between them has not been marked by a sign to read Not an Exit, as observed on or about 09/14/2012.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $1,782 Reduced

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) Fuel Dispensing Area: The employer had a portable fire extinguisher on the concrete pad and was not mounted and identified, as observed on or about 09/14/2012.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2):     Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    (a) Main Hallway; Near Front Entrance: The employer failed to visually inspect all portable fire extinguishers in the facility on a monthly basis, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (b) Maintenance Shop; Near Stairs: The employer failed to visually inspect all portable fire extinguishers in the facility on a monthly basis, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (c) Maintenance Shop; South Wall: The employer failed to visually inspect all portable fire extinguishers in the facility on a monthly basis, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (d) Maintenance Shop; North Wall: The employer failed to visually inspect all portable fire extinguishers in the facility on a monthly basis, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (e) Dispatch Area: The employer failed to visually inspect all portable fire extinguishers in the facility on a monthly basis, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (f)Dock; East End: The employer failed to visually inspect all portable fire extinguishers in the facility on a monthly basis, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (g)Dock; West End: The employer failed to visually inspect all portable fire extinguishers in the facility on a monthly basis, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (h)Fuel Dispensing Area: The employer failed to visually inspect all portable fire extinguishers in the facility on a monthly basis, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):    Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   (a) Main Hallway; Near Front Entrance: Portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility were not inspected on an annual basis since January 2011, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (b) Maintenance Shop; Near Stairs: Portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility were not inspected on an annual basis since January 2011, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (c) Maintenance Shop; South Wall: Portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility were not inspected on an annual basis since January 2011, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (d) Maintenance Shop; North Wall: Portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility were not inspected on an annual basis since January 2011, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (e) Dispatch Area: The Portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility were not inspected on an annual basis since January 2011, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (f)Dock; East End: Portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility were not inspected on an annual basis since January 2011, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (g)Dock; West End: Portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility were not inspected on an annual basis since September 2009, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    (h)Fuel Dispensing Area: Portable fire extinguishers located throughout the facility were not inspected on an annual basis since January 2011, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    (a) Maintenance Shop: Employees use a Skil Drill Press, model 3320, to drill holes into metal. The employee's hand was demonstrated to be at a distance of 4 inches from the unguarded rotating chuck, as determined on or about 09/14/2012.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    (a) Maintenance Shop: An employee uses a Porter Cable bench grinder, no s/n, to sharpen tools. The distance between the right wheel and the work rest is approximately 3/8 inch, as observed on and at times prior to 09/14/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    (a) Maintenance Area: An employee uses a Porter Cable bench grinder, no s/n, to sharpen tools. The distance between the right wheel and the tongue guard is 3/4 inch, and the distance between the left wheel and the tongue guard is 1 1/4 inch, as observed on or about 09/14/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Feb 5, 2013

Abate by

Feb 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):     Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    (a) Maintenance Area: An employee uses a Porter Cable bench grinder, no s/n, to sharpen tools. The bench grinder was not anchored to prevent walking or moving, as observed on or about 09/14/2012.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED