OSHA Inspection: LAKE FOODS, LLC

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,309 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:    Lake Foods, LLC, Hartwell, GA-A 3" pipe used to drain water from the splitter machine to a drain created a tripping hazard for employees walking on the wet floor on or about 01/06/15.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

Jun 5, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,695 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    Lake Foods, LLC - Employees working in and around the splitter machine in the production area were known to be exposed to noise in levels of 87-94 dBA. A noise monitoring program was not developed by the employer, on or about 01/06/15.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

May 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,540 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:    Lake Foods, LLC, Hartwell, GA - Employees sorting and trimming on the process lines, sanitizing equipment, and operating the forklift were exposed to dry ice (Carbon Dioxide), freon, and Chlorine.  The written hazard communication program was not tailored to the site, on or about, 01/06/15.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

May 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use  Lake Foods, LLC, Hartwell, GA - Employees sorting  and trimming on the process lines, sanitizing equipment, and operating the forklift were exposed to dry ice (Carbon Dioxide), freon, and Chlorine.  Safety Data Sheets (SDS) were not obtained for each chemical used at the site, on or about, 01/06/15.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

May 21, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employees had not been provided with GHS 2012 training including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system to be used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  Lake Foods, LLC, Hartwell, GA - Employees sorting and trimming on the process lines, sanitizing equipment, and operating the forklift were exposed to dry ice (Carbon Dioxide), freon, and Chlorine. Training under the Globally Harmonized System had not been conducted, on or about, 01/06/15.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).