OSHA Inspection: ONEIDA-MADISON MILK PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE ASSN. INC.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $408 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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):    a)  Storage Room, on or about 10/28/14:  Overhead storage area, approximately 8 feet from floor level, was not provided with a midrail in one section.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:  a)  Tire Storage Area, on or about 10/28/14:  A fixed stairway with eight risers was not provided with a midrail.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Abate by

Dec 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2): The educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting was not provided to all employees upon initial employment, and at least annually thereafter:    a)  At the establishment, on or about 10/28/14:  Training was not provided to employees on the use of fire extinguishers and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.    *ABATEMENT NOTE:  By this date the employer must either correct the alleged violation or implement a Fire Safety Policy as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38 and 29 CFR 1910.39 which includes the evacuation requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(b).    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $544 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guards, where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet above the floor or working level, had openings larger than one half inch:    a)  Storage Room, on or about 10/28/14:  Fan blades on the compressor for the store cooler were not adequately guarded.    b)  Storage Room, on or about 10/28/14:  Fan blades on the compressor for the storage cooler were not adequately guarded.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Abate by

Dec 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $952 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets of other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    a)  Old Bottling Room, on or about 10/28/14:   Exposed live electrical parts on a circuit breaker panel were not adequately guarded in that the outer cover was not secured in place.    b)  Truck Wash Bay, on or about 10/28/14:   A receptacle outlet and a switch used for milk pumps were hanging from their boxes, exposing live electrical parts.    Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Abate by

Dec 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  a)  Truck Wash Bay, on or about 10/28/14:  Rigid conduit providing current to an outlet and a switch was pulled loose at the fitting, exposing conductors to damage.  b)  Storage Room, on or about 10/28/14:  An electrical box with a pigtail 220 volt receptacle plug attached was pulled loose from the conduit fitting, exposing conductors to damage.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Abate by

Dec 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $408 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a)  Storage Room, on or about 10/28/14:  A trouble light was not grounded in that the ground pin was missing from the plug end.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Abate by

Dec 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a)  Storage Room, on or about 10/28/14:  Flexible cord providing current to a trouble light was not pulled loose from the plug fitting and not provided with strain relief.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Nov 25, 2014

Abate by

Dec 31, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $408 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; specifically:        1)  Labeling and other forms of warning;      2)  SDS requirements for the hazardous materials known to be present in the workplace;      3)  Employee information and training.    The written program must also include:            (a)  A list of all the chemicals used in the workplace.          (b)  Methods to inform employees of hazards associated with non-routine tasks.          (c)  Methods the employer will use to inform any contractors employees of workplace hazards.    a)  At the establishment, on or about 10/28/14:  There was no written hazard communication program  nor training for employees using and/or exposed to various products, including, but not limited to DEF diesel exhaust fluid, washer fluid, bleach, etc.,    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.