OSHA Inspection: KASEL ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES INC.

Issued

2014-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-01-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained, and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places were not provided when practicable:    a)  On or about August 8, 2014, and at times prior, employees were exposed to slip and fall hazards in the production area where raw and wet chicken product on the floor caused slippery conditions and a few employees had fallen resulting in injuries such as contusions and lacerations.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").

Issued

2014-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    (a) On or about August 8, 2014, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation injuries while loading chicken into the Incline Auger #2 mixer where the blade was unguarded during operation.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet")

Issued

2014-11-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-11-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): Copies of records kept under Part 1904 requested by an authorized government representative were not provided within four (4) business hours:    a)  On or about August 8, 2014, the employer failed to provide to OSHA copies of injury and illness record for 2014 within four hours of the request.      Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").