OSHA Inspection: LEO AGRICULTURE, LLC.

Issued

May 9, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and floor opening was not adequately guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction.     A floor opening approximately 3 feet deep was not guarded to reduce the risk of an employee tripping hazard.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 9, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $840 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):    The employer did not perform a PPE hazard assessment of the various job tasks at the facility.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 9, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  The employer did not certify a PPE hazard assessment of the various job tasks at the facility.  Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 9, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $692 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial trucks were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    A metal tote cage was used as a makeshift man basket for lifting employees with the forklift at the facility.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 9, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    Employees who operate the forklift at the facility on a daily basis were not provided forklift safe operations training.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 9, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    The forklift used at the facility was not inspected for mechanical defects prior to use each day.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 9, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $840 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a):    Handheld abrasive grinding wheels at the facility were not equipped with safety guards.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 9, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboard enclosures. Panelboards shall be mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and shall be dead front. However, panelboards other than the dead front externally-operable type are permitted where accessible only to qualified persons.    Employees were turning power on to the building using electrical panels that were missing the front covers.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 9, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $560 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2590

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    The employer did not develop a written HAZCOM program for employees exposed to various chemicals at the facility.    Chemicals used include, but are not limited to:  paints and solvents.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 9, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    Training was not provided to employees on chemicals they use at the facility.    Chemicals include, but are not limited to:  paints and solvents.    Abatement certification required per 29 CFR 1903.19(c).