OSHA Inspection: OLDE SAVANNAH GARDEN & PRODUCE

Issued

2014-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:     a)    On May 28, 2014, and times prior thereto, at the garden center in Savannah, GA, the employer failed to provide formal-instruction forklift training, in combination with practical training by a qualified person, exposing employees to hazards not limited to struck-by and crush-by.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2014-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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)    On May 28, 2014, and times prior thereto, at the garden center in Savannah, GA, the employer failed to provide a written hazard-communication program which included information about labels and safety data sheets regarding the hazardous chemicals to which employees were exposed, and information and training related to such chemicals.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2014-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a material safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a material safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:   a)    On May 28, 2014, and times prior thereto, at the garden center in Savannah, GA, the employer failed to make accessible in the workplace safety data sheets for at least diesel and gasoline fuels, and kerosene, exposing employees to the related safety and health hazards of such hazardous materials.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2014-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-24 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 on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a)    On May 28, 2014, and times prior thereto, at the garden center in Savannah, GA, the employer failed to provide effective information and training regarding the hazardous chemicals in their workplace when first hired, and when new chemicals were introduced into the workplace, exposing employees to the related safety and health hazards of these and other  hazardous materials.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED

Issued

2014-08-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a)    On May 28, 2014, and times prior thereto, at the garden center in Savannah, GA, the employer failed to provide effective information and training pursuant to the Hazcom 2012 requirements effective December 1, 2013, exposing employees to safety and health hazards related to the chemicals to which each was exposed.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED