OSHA Inspection: KURTZ FARM, LLC

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Sep 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees required to check in and out of the Clock House were exposed to unsanitary conditions where debris, such as (but not limited to) old piece of insulation, food crumbs, empty used juice, water, and soda containers were scattered on the floor.

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Oct 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer had not conducted the Workplace Hazard Assessment to determine the necessity and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the employees.

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Oct 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees, required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) were not trained in the Workplace Hazard Assessment pertaining to the use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Sep 18, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employees, handling gasoline or diesel fuel dispensers were not provided with protective gloves.

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Oct 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,490 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:    ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not develop and implement a written Hazard Communication program where employees were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) gasoline and diesel fuel.

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Oct 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not maintain Material Safety Data sheets for chemicals, such as (but not limited to) gasoline and diesel fuel which employees were required to use.

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Oct 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  ESTABLISHMENT:  The employer did not provide information and training on Hazard Communication program to employees who were required to work with and handle chemicals, such as (but not limited to) gasoline and diesel fuel.

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Oct 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1):  The OSHA 300 log of work-related injuries and illnesses were not completed in detail.    ESTABLISHMENT:  The OSHA 300 log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2014 was not created as required by this standard.

Issued

Sep 8, 2014

Abate by

Oct 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $490 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): At the end of each calendar year an annual summary of injuries and illnesses recorded on the OSHA 300 log was not completed in detail.    ESTABLISHMENT:  The OSHA 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2013 was not created as required by this standard.