OSHA Inspection: AVI FOOD SYSTEMS, INC

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  On or about May 27, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that emergency exit routes were kept clear and unobstructed.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) On or about May 27, 2015,  the employer failed to ensure that the emergency exit door of the main area of the dining/ vending warehouse was clearly and visibly marked with signage.   b) On or about May 27, 2015,  the employer failed to ensure that the emergency exit door of the employee entrance of the dining/ vending warehouse was clearly and visibly marked with signage.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

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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):   On or about May 27, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that a hazard assessment was performed to determine the correct and type of personal protective equipment to use for certain tasks. Employees working in the repair area of the facility were not provided the adequate hand and eye protection for working with hazardous chemicals including corrosives, solvents, and hydrochloric acid.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:   On or about May 27, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that employees working in the repair area of the facility were provided the adequate body protection for working with hazardous chemicals including corrosives, solvents, and hydrochloric acid. Employees were not provided neoprene aprons for working with hydrochloric acid.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  On or about May 27, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that face shields and goggles were provided and utilized for employees handling and using hydrochloric acid.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:  On or about May 27, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that neoprene gloves were provided and utilized for employees who handle chemicals such as hydrochloric acid.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

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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:  On or about May 27, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that the facility for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes was within the work area. The eye wash station for use by the repair technicians was located outside the area where hydrochloric acid is used and requires employees to travel through halls and walkways to locate.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  On or about May 27, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that hazardous chemicals used in the repair area of the facility were properly labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaners and solvents were observed in the washing bay areas for employee use without having been labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  On or about May 27, 2015, the employer failed to ensure that employees had received training on the safe use and handling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Employees were tasked with using hazardous chemicals including but not limited to soaps, solvents, cleaners, and hydrochloric acid.

Issued

Aug 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:    The employer did not train employees on the use of portable fire extinguishers for those employees expected to fight incipient stage fires.    NOTE:  The employer may exercise one of the following options:    1) Provide portable fire extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1), meet the distribution requirements per 29 CFR 1910.157(d) (75 to the nearest extinguisher for Class A fires and 50 to the nearest extinguisher for Class B fires), and provide training and education for all employees in the use of such equipment and the hazards associated with incipient stage fire fighting as required in 29 CFR 1910.157(g).  The other sections of 29 CFR 1910.157 also apply.    2) Provide extinguishers as specified in 29 CFR 1910.157(c) (1), designate certain employees to be the only employees authorized to use such equipment and require all other employees to immediately evacuate upon the sounding of the fire alarm, establish this in writing in an emergency action plan as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.38(c) and train/educate designated employees per 1910.157(g).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from distribution requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157(d).    3) Establish a written fire safety policy which requires the immediate and total evacuation of employees from the workplace upon the sounding of a fire alarm signal.  This policy includes an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan as specified in 29 CFR 1910.38(a) and (b).  Utilizing this option exempts the employer from the requirements of 1910.157 to include the need for providing portable fire equipment unless a specific standard requires that a portable fire extinguisher be provided (such as those requirements in 29 CFR 1910.106/107 relating to use/storage of flammable/combustible liquids).  If extinguishers are provided but not intended for employee use, 29 CFR 1910.157(a) and (f) are still applicable (inspection, maintenance and testing of equipment).