OSHA Inspection: FOUR STAR MEAT PRODUCTS CO., INC.

Issued

2013-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $640.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:    a) The employer failed to certify that a personal protective equipment hazard assessment had been conducted that adderessed when and where personal protective equipment was neccessary. Employees performed assigned duties involving the sanitation of equipment and other surfaces utilizing materials, such as, but not limited to, AP-1000 sanitizer, bleach, and astro clean ACP-10.

Issued

2013-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    a) The employer failed to provide training on personal protective equipment for employees that performed assigned duties involving the sanitation of equipment and other surfaces utilizing materials such as, but not limited to, AP-1000 sanitizer, bleach, and astro clean ACP-10.

Issued

2013-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $640.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    a) The employer failed to ensure that eye and face equipment was provided and utilized by employees that performed assigned duties involving the sanitation of equipment and other surfaces utilizing materials such as, but not limited to, AP-1000 sanitizer, bleach, and astro clean ACP-10.

Issued

2013-02-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-03-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $640.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.    a) Chemical Storage Area: The employer failed to ensure that an eyewash and shower facility was available for employees that dispense and handle injurious materials such as, but not limited to, AP-1000 and Astro Clean ACP-10. Employees were exposed while performing sanitation activities to decontaminate surfaces, equipment and other articles contaminated with bacteria and other pathogens created by raw meat. No shower unit was available for exposed employees and existing eyewash was not accessible due to obstructions by a cart, a bucket and cords.