OSHA Inspection: ROTH FARMS, LLC

Issued

2014-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $6000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by injuries:  a) Farm and surrounding fields: On October 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees operated Honda TRX250TM and  Honda TRX420TM four wheeled all-terrain vehicles (ATV) without protective helmets.  Employees operated the ATVs on a daily basis to travel around the fields and move irrigation hand lines.    b) Farm and surrounding fields: On October 21, 2013 and at times prior thereto, employees were permitted to operate the Honda TRX250TM and the Honda TRX420TM four wheeled all-terrain vehicles (ATV) in an unsafe manner, including but not limited to, at high rates of speed on uneven ground.  Employees operated the ATV's on a daily basis to travel around the fields and move irrigation hand lines.    Note) Abatement documentation AND certification are required for this item.

Issued

2014-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a): The employer did not notify the Area Office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, of a work-related fatality within 8 hours of becoming aware of the incident:    a) Roth Farms: On October 18, 2013, the employer notified the Boise Area Office of a work-related fatality which had occurred, and they had been made aware of, on October 17, 2013 at approximately 2 pm MST.    Note) Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.