OSHA Inspection: WEBB'S SUPERGRO PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $765.00 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) and toeboards:    a) Main building: The guardrail was missing from along a portion of the elevated mezzanine storage area exposing employees to a 7 foot fall hazard, as observed on or about July 12, 2016.    Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.27(d)(3): The side rails of through or side-step ladder extensions did not extend 3 1/2 feet above paraphets and landings:  a) Main building: The side rails of the through ladder, used as access to the mezzanine, only extended 12 inches above the landing, as observed on or about July 12, 2016.  Abatement Observed During Inspection

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $1020.00 Reduced

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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) Main building: The chain and sprockets on the rear of the fertilizer mixing drum were not enclosed, as observed on or about July 12, 2016.    Abatement Certification Required    b) Main building: The chain and sprocket on the fertilizer bagging conveyor were not enclosed, as observed on or about July 12, 2016.    Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $765.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:    a) Main building: The flexible cord used to supply power to the bag conveyor was not provided with strain relief at either the plug or motor ends , as observed on or about July 12, 2016.    Abatement Observed During Inspection.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:  a) Main building: The electrical light switch box was not secured to the wall surface, as observed on or about July 12, 2016.  Abatement Observed During Inspection

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained in a clean and, so far as possible, a dry condition:  a) Main building: The floors of the main building were slippery due to spilled fertilizer and humid weather conditions creating a potential slip hazard for employees and forklift traffic, as observed on or about July 12, 2016.  Abatement Certification Required  b) Main building: A chemical (Spray Aide) had leaked on the floor of the pesticide storage area, as observed on or about July 12, 2016.  Abatement Observed During Inspection

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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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) Main building: The employer did not develop and maintain a written hazard communication program for the handling of chemicals including, but not limited to, fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, on or about July 12, 2016.    Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information:  a) Main building: The employer did not train employees on the new GHS label elements (e.g., pictograms and signal words) and the new SDS format (e.g., section order and type of information contained in each section), on or about July 12, 2016.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

2016-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-09-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $340.00 · Current $255.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.1(a)(2): The company has more than ten (10) employees at any time during the last calendar year and did not keep OSHA injury and illness records:    a) Office: The company failed to maintain OSHA injury and illness logs, on or about July 12, 2016.    Abatement Certification Required.