OSHA Inspection: GREAT WESTERN FROZEN FOODS INC. D/B/A J. WEIL FOODSERVICE COMPANY

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b):  The storage of material created a hazard. Items such as bags, containers, bundles, etc., were not stored in tiers and stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they were stable and secure against sliding or collapse:    a)     In the warehouse: On July 16, 2013, and at times prior thereto, metal Interlake racks holding boxes of food items had damaged vertical support legs and bracing.          Note: Abatement certification IS required for this Item.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.176(e):  Clearance signs to warn of clearance limits were not provided:   a)     In the warehouse: On July 16, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the overhead shelves (bridging the main aisle) of the facility and doors to the freezers were not marked as to the clearance height.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $1,050

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):     a)      On or before July 16, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no record/certification of training for the powered industrial truck operators.       Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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)      On or before July 16, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not conduct an evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators skills within the last three years.      Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a)     In the warehouse: On July 6, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the bulb in the exit sign over the back loading dock door was burned out and not illuminated.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:   a)     In the warehouse: On July 16, 2013, and at times prior thereto, three mounted fire extinguishers had not been inspected or serviced since 2009.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 4, 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 constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage. Vegetation control will be exercised when necessary:  a)     In the warehouse: On July 16, 2013, and at times prior thereto, aisles and passageways were not kept clear and free from accumulations of trash, empty boxes, and other packaging materials creating tripping, slipping hazards associated with mechanical material handling.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized was used for storage:   a)     In the warehouse: On July 16, 2013, and at times prior thereto, electrical panels on the north side of the central cooler were blocked by boxes of materials.    b)     In the warehouse: On July 16, 2013, and at times prior thereto, electrical panels on the east side of the east freezer were blocked by empty cardboard boxes and garbage cans.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The employer did not compile a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that was referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet:  a)     In the warehouse: On July 16, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there was no comprehensive list of chemicals that employees used in the warehouse, such as Liquid Propane Gas or Purebright Ultra Germicidal Bleach.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Nov 21, 2013

Abate by

Dec 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):   a)     In the warehouse: On July 16, 2013, and at times prior thereto, there were no material safety data sheets (Safety data sheets) for chemicals that employees used in the warehouse, such as Liquid Propane Gas or Purebright Ultra Germicidal Bleach.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.