OSHA Inspection: ARROW FARMS OF NEW YORK, INC.

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

May 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $400 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 4/7/15:  Annual 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

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

May 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $667 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by ingoing nip points/pinch points:    a)  Plant 1, Re-pack Line, on or about 4/7/15:  Ingoing nip points/pinch points on the sizing chain and pulleys on both sides of the machine were not guarded.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

May 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $667 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a)  Plant 1, Re-pack Line, on or about 4/7/15:  Pulleys driving an inclined conveyor for the re-pack line were not guarded.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

May 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  a)  Plant 1, Re-pack Line, on or about 4/7/15:  V belt driving an inclined conveyor for the re-pack line was not guarded.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

May 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $667 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a)  Plant 1, Re-pack Line, on or about 4/7/15:  Chain and sprockets driving an inclined conveyor for the re-pack line were not guarded.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees:    a)  Plant 2, Tool Room, on or about 4/7/15:  Two electrical control boxes for the oil pump were not provided with covers.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a)  Plant 2, Tool Room, on or about 4/7/15:  A strip outlet used for powering battery chargers and portable tools was attached to a workbench and being used as permanent wiring.    b)  Plant 1, on or about 4/7/15:  A blue extension cord providing current to a duplex outlet and switch for lights on the JASA packing machine was strung overhead and being used as permanent wiring.    Abatement certification must be submitted for instance b.

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

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)  Plant 2, Tool Room, on or about 4/7/15:  Flexible cord providing current to a strip outlet on the workbench was not provided with strain relief and subjecting the conductors to abrasions.

Issued

Apr 20, 2015

Abate by

Apr 30, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  a)  Plant 3, on or about 4/7/15:  Emergency lighting was not functioning.  b)  Plant 2, Tool Room, on or about 4/7/15:  Emergency lighting was not functioning.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.