OSHA Inspection: BRIGIOTTA'S FARMLAND PRODUCE AND GARDEN CENTER

Issued

2013-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2520.00 · Current $1890.00 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) Throughout establishment - On or about 11/19/13, employees operate Hyster and Crown powered pallet jacks, and a Yale 2750lb capacity forklift truck.  Employees had not been provided with the training and evaluation as required.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1890.00 · Current $1418.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a) Throughout establishment - On or about 11/19/13, the employer did not develop and implement a writtten hazard communication program for employees who work daily with materials such as, but not limited to, Ethy-Gen II Ripening Concentrate (containing ethanol, ethyl acetate, and isopropyl alcohol).    A written program should include descriptions of how the criteria for:       1.   Labeling and other forms of warning;       2.   Material Safety Data Sheets AND       3.   Employee information and training will be met. Additionally, a list of hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace must be compiled.  Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks and the informing of contractors of workplace hazard must also be addressed.  The written program must be made available upon request. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training as specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (h)(2) and (3) on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area:  a) Throughout establishment - On or about 11/19/13, the employer did not provide information and training, as required, to employees working with and/or exposed to Ethy-Gen II Rippening Concentrate (containing ethanol, ethyl acetate, and isopropyl alcohol).   Employees shall be informed of:        1.   The requirements of this section:       2.   Any operations where hazardous chemicals are present; AND      3.   The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program, list(s) of hazardous chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets.        Employee training shall include at least:       1.   Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area.       2.   The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.       3.   The measures employees can take to protect themselves such as specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used.       4.   The details of the employers Hazard Communication Program including an explanation of labeling systems, Material Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

2013-12-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i): Respirator users were not provided with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 when the employer determined that any voluntary respirator use was permissible:  a) Re-pack Area - On or about 11/19/13, employees voluntarily wear Moldex 2300 N95 and 3M 8210 Plus N95 filtering face-piece respirators while performing "dusty" tasks such as re-packing onions.  Employees have not been provided with the information contained in Appendix D of the respiratory protection standard.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED