OSHA Inspection: NEVCORP BEVERAGE, LLC

Issued

2015-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1640.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees were exposed to multiple injuries from falling hazard when employees are elevated on platforms when used with a powered industrial truck and the platform is not secured to the lifting carriage and/or forks and not provided with a midrail.    a)  Warehouse - On or about May 15, 2015, employees are being lifted on a wood pallet which did not meet the requirements for elevating personnel exposing employees to fall hazards of approximately 14 feet.    Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement is to follow ITSDF B56.1 - 1975 entitled "Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks" Section 4.17 Elevating Personnel.

Issued

2015-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:     a)  Warehouse - On or about May 15, 2015, Carbon Dioxide cylinders are not being stored properly in the warehouse as they are located where they can be struck by vehicles within the thoroughfare.     b)  Warehouse and Deliveries - On or about May 15, 2015, removable caps are not provided on Carbon Dioxide cylinders while in storage and during transport.    c)  Outside - On or about May 15, 2015, employees who fill compressed gas cylinders from a larger storage tank, are not trained by the employer or have previous experience.

Issued

2015-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    a)  Warehouse - On or about May 15, 2015, employees are climbing the racking system in the warehouse to access the product without wearing any means of fall protection.    b)  Warehouse - On or about May 15, 2015, employees are exposed to eye, hand and face burns when using Oxygen Brewery Works cleaner without being provided the necessary personal protective equipment.

Issued

2015-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a)  Warehouse and Road Deliveries - On or about May 15, 2015, the employer did not conduct a hazard assessment within the workplace to determine types of personal protective equipment necessary to safely perform specific work tasks.

Issued

2015-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye and face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a)  Warehouse - On or about May 15, 2015, employees are not provided with eye and face protection when using Oxygen Brewery Wash which contains corrosive materials that can be reasonably expected to cause injury to the employee's unprotected eyes and face.

Issued

2015-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a)  Bathroom Area - On or about May 15, 2015, employees who use Oxygen Brewery Wash, which contains corrosive materials, were not provided an eyewash station for expedient flushing of the eyes .

Issued

2015-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(5): The employer did not evaluate the competency of the operator who had previously received training appropriate to the truck and working conditions encountered.      a)  Warehouse - On or about May 15, 2015, employees with prior training on powered industrial truck operation were not certified by the employer before their initial use of powered industrial trucks within their new workplace.

Issued

2015-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1240.00 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.    a)  Warehouse - On or about May 15, 2015, the employer did not develop a written Hazard Communication Program, nor did they provide employee training related to the industrial chemicals used on site.

Issued

2015-06-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-07-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a)  Warehouse - On or about May 15, 2015, employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals within their work area used for industrial processes.