OSHA Inspection: BORDEN DAIRY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,448 Reduced

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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) and toeboards:    a)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to falls of approximately 53 in. to the pavement level, in that fall protection was not provided while performing loading and unloading-of-trailer duties on the dock.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,601 · Current $2,080 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.30(a)(2): Portable dockboards were not secured in position, either by being anchored or equipped with devices which will prevent their slipping:     a)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to falls of approximately 53 in. to the pavement level, in that a stable and secure surface was not provided when passing over a portable dock platform using manual and electric-powered pallet jacks to unload the Sani-Dairy stationary trailer.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): Portable and powered dockboards shall be strong enough to carry the load imposed on them:   a)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to falls of approximately 53 in. to the pavement level, in that a portable dock platform strength was compromised by a worn-out surface area approximately 1 ft. x 2 ft., when using manual and electric-powered pallet jacks to unload the Sani-Dairy stationary trailer.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,251 · Current $2,275 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:       a)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to emergency-evacuation fire hazards, in that a pedestrian door from the office to the Armstead Avenue side was locked with a key.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $3,060 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":       a)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to emergency-evacuation fire hazards, in that a pedestrian door from the large meeting room to the dock-side parking area lacked an EXIT sign above the door.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $3,060 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:     a)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that portable fire extinguishers in the office and dock areas were not readily accessible, mounted and located.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    a)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that a portable fire extinguisher in the office, another in the dock area was not subject to an annual inspection.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,485 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)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that employees who used the Toyota electric pallet jack on the dock area were not trained in the safe operation of the powered industrial truck.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:   a)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards, in that operators of the Taylor electric pallet jack on the dock area were not refresher-trained on the safe performance of the powered industrial truck at least every three years.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   a)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards, in that employees in the office and dock areas were not trained how to use portable fire extinguishers, and the hazards relating to fighting incipient-stage fires.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a)    At the wholesale dairy center in Savannah, GA: On or about August 1, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to 220V electrical hazards, in that the female end of a yellow flexible cord at the far end of the dock lacked strain relief and included broken external insulation when charging the Toyota electric pallet jack.