OSHA Inspection: MARTENS PACKING CO., LLC

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent):  a)  Wash Line, on or about 11/7/13:  Open sided platform was not guarded with a standard railing.  Employees exposed to  4 foot 10-1/2 inch fall hazard.

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:  a)  Maintenance Shop, on or about 11/7/13:  Stair having 13 risers was not provided with a standard railing along the open side.

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route.  a)  Wash Line, on or about 10/7/13:  Exit routes were not provided with emergency lighting to allow for the safe egress of employees in the event of a power failure.  b)  Grading and Packing Room, on or about 11/7/13:  Exit routes were not provided with emergency lighting to allow for the safe egress of employees in the event of a power failure.

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a)  Maintenance Shop, on or about 11/7/13:  Two exit doors were not clearly marked by a sign reading "Exit".  b)  Wash Line Room, on or about 11/7/13:  Exit door was not clearly marked by a sign reading "Exit".  c)  Packing/Grading Room, on or about 11/7/13:  Exit door was not clearly marked by a sign reading "Exit".

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $720.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:   a)  Martens Packing Co., LLC, on or about 11/7/13:  The Employer did not provide initial and annual training to employees on the use and application of portable fire extinguishers.    *ABATEMENT NOTE:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy; as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and .39(a) which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a)  Martens Packing Co., LLC, on or about 11/7/13:  The Employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck driver completed training and evaluation prior to operation.

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least 1/2 hour:  a)  Maintenance Shop, on or about 11/7/13:  Oxygen and acetylene compressed gas cylinders were secured and stored together

Issued

2013-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a)  Parts Room, on or about 11/7/13:  Two electrical control panels had missing breakers and blanks thereby exposing employees to exposed energized parts.