OSHA Inspection: KULA PRODUCE COMPANY

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment.  This violation was discovered on or about July 10th, 2013; where the employer did not assess the workplace to determine the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  This violation was discovered on or about July 10th, 2013, where employees added battery acid and water to forklift batteries without splash goggles.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes  This violation was discovered on or about July 10th, 2013; where employees added battery acid and water to forklift batteries without appropriate hand protection.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $2100.00 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.     This violation was discovered on or about July 10, 2013; where an emergency eye wash station was not provided in the immediate area of the battery fluid servicing station.

Issued

2013-09-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2): Battery changing and charging installations for industrial trucks were not provided with facilities for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte.    This violation was discover on or about July 10, 2013; where the employer did not provide material or method for neutralizing spilled electrolyte in the battery charging/servicing area.