OSHA Inspection: MARTENS FRESH, LLC

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,432 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(i): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE on knowing when PPE is necessary:    a.  In the processing area, on or about 7/14/16:  Employees processing vegetables using knives and receiving lacerations.  The employer had not trained the employees to know when hand protection was required to be worn.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.    a.  In the processing room, on or about 7/14/16:  Employees processing vegetables using knives.  The employer did not require personal protective equipment (PPE) in the form of hand protection.  Employees are receiving lacerations.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,242 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a.  In the processing room, on or about 7/14/16:  Portions of a rotating shaft and set screw at the metal detector on the onion line conveyor were not guarded against accidental contact.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  At the trailer unloading area, a "van unloader" had a chain and sprocket which were not guarded against accidental contact.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  In the processing room, on or about 7/14/16:  Employees routinely use knives to process vegetables.  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine whether hand protection is required to be worn by employees performing this task.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.