OSHA Inspection: ROLLIN J FARMS

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Flight(s) of stairs with 4 or more risers, less than 44 inches wide and having both sides open were not equipped with one standard stair railing on each side:     Labor Camp shelter #1, On or about November 01, 2013, employees were exposed to falls, up to approximately 31 inches in height to the ground level below, when using a stairway having only one stair railing, while entering and exiting the camp shelter.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.142(a)(1): Temporary labor camp site(s) were not graded, ditched, and rendered free from depressions in which water could  have become a nuisance:   Labor Camp shelter #2, On or about November 01, 1013, employees were exposed to health hazards of vermin (flies, rats, stray animals) from the pool accumulation of waste water from the kitchen sink and washing machines, while working/walking behind the shelter.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.142(b)(3): Beds, cots, or bunks or similar facilities were spaced closer than 36 inches laterally and/or end to end in rooms used for sleeping purposes in temporary labor camp shelter(s):      Labor Camp shelter #1, room #2, On or about November 01, 2013, employees were exposed to egress hazards while sleeping in beds that were separated by approximately 13 inches.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.142(b)(3): Beds, cots, or bunks or similar facilities were not elevated at least 12 inches from the floor in every room used for sleeping purposes in temporary labor camp shelter(s):    Labor Camp shelter #1, Living room, On or about November 01, 2013, employees were exposed to infestation hazards, when a bed used to sleep in was resting on the floor level.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.142(b)(11): All heating, cooking, and water heating equipment used in the temporary labor camp site was not installed in accordance with State and local ordinances, codes, and regulations governing such installations:   a. Laundry Room, On or about November 01, 2013, employees were exposed to fire hazards, when entering the laundry room which had a gas water heater sitting on the floor of the room and not elevated by at least 18 inches, while doing their laundry.   b. Laundry Room, On or about November 01, 2013, employees were exposed to asphyxiation hazards, when entering the laundry room which had a gas water heater with no ventilation to the exterior of the building, while doing their laundry.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.142(d)(10): Temporary labor campsite privies and toilet rooms were not kept in a sanitary condition and cleaned at least daily.      Labor Camp shelters #1, 2 and 3, On or about November 01, 2013, employees were exposed to diseases such as but not limited to hepatitis, when the toilet rooms and showers had a deposit or incrustation of filth, grease, or refuse, while employees were using the facility for bathing.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).   In the tire shop area, On or about November 01, 2013, employees were exposed to caught-by hazards when using the air compressor which did not have a guard over the pulleys approximately 5 feet in height from the ground level, while airing and repairing flat tires.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 25, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs 42 inches or less from the floor level were not fully enclosed by guards conforming to requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  In the tire shop area, On or about November 01, 2013, employees were exposed to caught-by hazards when using an air compressor which did not have a guard over the belts, while employees were repairing tractor tires.

Issued

Mar 17, 2014

Abate by

Mar 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a): The employer did not orally report the death of an employee or the in-patient hospitalization of three or more employees because of a work-related incident:    Labor camp shelter #2, On or about November 01, 2013, the employer failed to report to OSHA an employees death which occurred on or about October 27, 2013.