OSHA Inspection: TROPIC FISH HAWAII LLC

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) On or about November 8th, 2012, and times prior thereto,  employee(s) were exposed to a caught-in hazard.  There were no lockout tagout procedures developed for the meat grinder.  There were multi multiple areas for an  injury to occur.  There are multi users of the machine when operating , unclogging and cleaning the meat grinder model number 1101.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii): Lockout devices and tagout devices were not singularly identified:    a) On or about November 8th, 2012, and times prior thereto, the employee(s) exposed to a caught-in hazard.  The employer is using a single lock with two keys for three potential employees that use the meat grinder model #1101.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    a) On or about November 8th, 2012, and times prior there to,  employee(s) exposed to a caught-in hazard. There were no procedures developed and no training on those procedures to protect employees from a caught in hazard.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $2,380

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a) On or about  November 8th,  2012, and time prior thereto, employees are required to use fire extinguisher and there is no annual fire extinguisher training. Employee(s) exposed to delay of getting out the building and subsequently smoke inhalation and/or burns

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,900

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) On or about November 8th, 2012, and times prior thereto,  the  Autio meat grinder model number 1101, was not guarded in two locations (hopper/auger and meat grinding end).  Employee(s) exposed to an amputation hazard.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,975

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    a) On or about November 8th, 2012, and times prior thereto, the employee(s) exposed to an electrical shock. The temporary wiring (extension cord) was ran through the grated wall to the outside lights.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) On or about November 8th, 2012, and times prior there to, in the produce area the receptacle box in the walkway  had the knockout plug missing. Employee(s) exposed to an electrical shock.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Dec 4, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): In every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial, or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official shall be marked on plates of approved design which shall be supplied and securely affixed by the owner of the building, or his duly authorized agent, in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate. Such plates shall not be removed or defaced but, if lost, removed, or defaced, shall be replaced by the owner or his agent:    a) On or about November 8th,  2012, and times prior thereto, the storage area above the warehouse had no load limits posted.  Employee (s) were exposed to a potential collapse. There was no load limits posted.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:    a) On or about November 8th, 2012, and times prior thereto, the name plate was not on the older G25S forklift.  The nameplate and markings were gone from this forklift.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstructions across or in aisles that would create a hazard:      a) On or about November 8th, 2012, in the warehouse area, there was no aisle space. The aisle were not kept clear.  Employee(s) exposed to a tripping hazard.

Issued

Nov 21, 2012

Abate by

Mar 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(c): Storage areas were not kept free from accumulation of materials that constituted hazards from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage:    a) On or about November 8th, 2012, and times prior thereto, the storage area above the warehouse, there  are numerous items such as but not limited to, furniture , air conditioning units and clothes that present a tripping hazard, pest harborage and a fire hazard.