OSHA Inspection: READY FOODS, INC.

Issued

May 23, 2013

Abate by

Jun 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,607 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):  An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years:       (a)       Ready Foods, Inc. at 4000 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before 3/18/13, the employer did not evaluate the forklift operators at least once every three years in that the forklift refresher training and evaluation was not conducted.  This condition exposed the employees to the hazards of unsafe forklift operation.         Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

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)       Ready Foods, Inc. at 4000 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before 3/18/13, employees were not provided suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes within the overflow chemical storage where chemicals are transferred, such as but not limited to, corrosives containing sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. This condition exposed employees to the risk of permanent damage to the eyes.     (b)        Ready Foods, Inc. at 4000 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before 3/18/13, employees were not provided suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes within the boiler room where chemicals are used, such as but not limited to, corrosives containing sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfite.  This condition exposed employees to the risk of permanent damage to the eyes.  (c)         Ready Foods, Inc. at 4000 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before 3/18/13, employees were not provided suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes within the battery charging station where employees can be exposed to risk of permanent damage to the eyes and skin.      Abatement Note:  A feasible means of abatement includes but is not limited to: 1) a portable eye wash device, appropriate for the expected hazardous exposure, and containing not less than one gallon of potable water; or 2) a plumbed emergency eyewash unit capable of delivering not less than 1.5 liters (0.4 gallons) of clean water per minute, with flow valves that are simple to operate, go "on" in one second or less, and remain "on" during the eyewash procedure.  For details on emergency eyewash and shower equipment, OSHA references the American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, ANSI Z358.1.

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,607 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:           (a)       Ready Foods, Inc. at 4000 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before 3/18/13, the employer did not protect employees from hazards created by operating unguarded conveyor belts, the ingoing nip point of the incline conveyor in the six room complex for the oven line exposes employees to amputation and crush hazards.       Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,606 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4): Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by non-rotating caps or safety sleeves:      a)         Ready Foods, Inc. at 4000 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before 3/18/13, the employer did not protect employees from hazards created by projecting shaft ends. The rotating shafts projected more than one-half the diameter of the shaft. This condition exposed employees to caught in hazards.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

May 22, 2013

Abate by

Jun 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iv): The employer did not ensure that the ground area around the buildings and unit operating areas shall be kept free of weeds, trash, or other unnecessary combustible materials:     (a)   Ready Foods, Inc. at 4000 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80216:  On and before 3/18/13, employees did not ensure that unnecessary combustible materials were clear from the flammable storage cabinets. Cardboard boxes were stored in the cabinet with flammables and combustibles. This condition exposed employees to a fire hazard.     Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").