OSHA Inspection: NUTRITION SERVICES, INC.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:    The employer is failing to protect employees from fall hazards associated with leaving open access and egress points to fixed ladders.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees accessing the platform over the bagger/sewing line using a fixed industrial ladder that is missing the means to protect employees from stepping or falling through the access/egress point of the ladder.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:Note:  Toeboards are only required when persons can pass, there is moving equipment or there is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.     The employer is failing to protect employees from fall hazards associated with working on inadequately guarded elevated working surfaces while exposed to fall hazards greater than 4 feet.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees accessing the platforms with inadequate or missing railing to perform maintenance on equipment.  Instances include but are not limited to:     i.   Employees accessing the walking surface above the ingredient storage room to store boxes.   ii.  Employees using the grated catwalk between the walking surface over the ingredient storage room to the working surface over the bagger/sewing line as means of servicing the belt and pulley as well as the auger motor.   iii.  Employees accessing the walking surface above the bagging/sewing line to service the hopper, hopper gates, belt and pulley assembly and motors.   iv.  Employees accessing the walking surface above the break room to conduct maintenance on the augers, belt and pulley assemblies.     v.   Employees working in the basement near the edge of the unguarded boot pit.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $2,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:     The employer is failing to protect employees from atmospheric and engulfment hazards associated with not marking or training employees on the locations of the confined spaces located throughout the facility.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees working in a facility that has both permit and non-permit required confined spaces and has not marked them visibly or trained employees to recognized their location and restrictions.  Instances include but are not limited to the boot pit in the basement is a permit required confined space.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:    The employer is failing to protect employees from potential electrical, atmospheric and caught between hazards associated with employees entering a permit required confined space without having developed and implemented a written confined space entry program meant manage and mitigate the hazards.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees entering the boot pit every one to two weeks to clean out the excessive grain dust build up and perform maintenance on the bearings to the leg.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including but not limited to, the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(v):                                             The employer is failing to protect employees from potential electrical, atmospheric and caught between hazards associated with employees entering a permit required confined space without having developed and implemented a written permit and process meant to manage and mitigate the hazards.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees entering the boot pit every one to two weeks to clean out the excessive grain dust build up and perform maintenance on the bearings to the leg.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(viii): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not ensure that employees properly used rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9):     The employer is failing to protect employees from emergency rescue hazards associated with confined space entry.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees entering the boot pit to perform maintenance on the leg and clean out the boot pit without wearing or using rescue equipment to include but not limited to:     i.  Full body harness.   ii.  Rope or lanyard used for extraction.   iii.  Mechanical retrieval mechanism used for extraction.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not evaluate permit space conditions when entry operations were conducted by testing conditions in the permit space to determine if acceptable entry conditions existed before entry was authorized to begin:   The employer is failing to protect employees from potential atmospheric, hazards associated with employees conducting entry into permit required confined spaces without having tested the environment first.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees entering the boot pit to perform maintenance on the leg and clean out the boot pit without having conducted a test of the atmospheric conditions with a testing device such as a 4 gas meter or equivalent.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $2,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:     The employer is failing to train employees on the recognition and safe work practices associated with conducting entry into permit required confined spaces.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has untrained employees entering the boot pit to perform maintenance on the leg and clean out the boot pit.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $2,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a power industrial truck:  The employer is failing to train employees on how to operate the truck and recognize hazards associated with operating powered industrial trucks in a grain handling facility.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has inadequately trained employees operating a Caterpillar model C25 propane forklift without inspecting the machine prior to use.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  The employer is failing to protect employees from struck by hazards associated with operating powered industrial trucks.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees operating a Caterpillar model C25 propane forklift without inspecting the machine prior to use.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,700 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):     The employer is failing to protect employees from caught between hazards associated with inadequately guarded belt and pulley assemblies.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees working in the basement near inadequately guarded belt and pulley assemblies on two separate augers to and from the boot pit.  Instances include but are not limited to:   i.  The pulley in the belt and pulley assembly for the auger below the dump pit to the leg.   ii.  The pulley in the belt and pulley assembly for the auger below the roller mill to the mixer.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):                                                                   The employer is failing to protect employees from caught between hazards associated with inadequately guarded belt and pulley assemblies.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees working in the basement near inadequately guarded belt and pulley assemblies on two separate augers to and from the boot pit.  Instances include but are not limited to:  i.  The belt in the belt and pulley assembly for the auger below the dump pit to the leg.  ii.  The belt in the belt and pulley assembly for the auger below the roller mill to the mixer.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,700 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:    The employer is failing to protect employees from caught between hazards associated with inadequately guarded chain and sprocket assemblies.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees operating the bagging/sewing line where the chain and sprocket assembly on the conveyor belt is left unguarded.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(e)(1): The employer did not provide training to employees at least annually and when changes in job assignments would expose them to new hazards in the grain handling facilities:     The employer is failing to train employees on explosion, engulfment and respiratory hazards associated with entering grain bins, the boot pit as well as controlling excessive dust build-up.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has inadequately trained employees performing various duties associated with handling grain and grain dust.   Instances include but are not limited to:   i.      Employees operating the sewing and bagging line exposed to combustible dusts during the cleanup of the line.   ii.     Employees entering the boot pit where they perform maintenance and cleaning procedures.   iii.    Employees operating the pellet mill and mixer which produces combustible grain dust.   iv.    Employees charged with cleaning the facility in effort to keep the buildup grain dust below 1/8 of an inch.   v.     Employees entering grain bin storing cotton seed hold pellets to perform grain handling procedures.   vi.    Employees entering confined spaces and grain bin where there is a potential for hazardous air quality associated with the handling of grain.         vii.  Employees entering confined spaces and grain bins where there are air quality and engulfment hazards associated with handling grain that would require specific rescue equipment and procedures.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(i): The employer did not issue a permit for entering bins, silos or tanks in the grain handling facility before the employees entered the bins, silos, or tanks:     The employer is failing to protect employees from engulfment and air quality hazards associated with entering a grain bin without having followed the permit process outlined in this subpart.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer employees entering grain bins without an approved permit issued by the company.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(ii): Prior to entry, all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment which presented a danger to employees inside grain storage structures in the grain handling facility were not disconnected, locked out and tagged, blocked off, or prevented from operating by other means or methods:                                                                                                     The employer is failing to protect employees from engulfment hazards associated with entering a grain bin without practicing lockout and tag out procedures.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer employees entering grain bins without applying a lock or tag to the control switch for the sweep auger.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(g)(1)(iii): The atmosphere within a bin, silo, or tank in the grain handling facility was not tested for the presence of combustible gases, vapors, and toxic agents prior to employee entry:     The employer is failing to protect employees from atmospheric hazards associated with entering a grain bin without testing the air quality.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer employees entering grain bins without testing the oxygen level, carbon monoxide level, the hydrogen sulfide levels and the lower explosive limits.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(1): The employer did not develop and implement a written housekeeping program that established the frequency and the method(s) determined best to reduce accumulations of fugitive grain dust on ledges, floors, equipment, and other exposed surfaces in the grain handling facility:                                                                                                               The employer is failing to protect employees from explosion hazards associated with working in a facility where combustible dusts are present.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees handling grain which produces a combustible dust by product without having developed and implemented a written housekeeping program.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii): The employer did not immediately remove any fugitive grain dust accumulations whenever the exceeded one eighth of an inch (.32cm) at priority housekeeping areas, pursuant to the housekeeping program for grain elevators:   The employer is failing to protect employees from explosion hazards associated with working in a facility where combustible dusts are present.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees working in the feed mill without having cleaned the dust build up off of the horizontal surfaces in priority housekeeping areas.  Instances include but are not limited to:   i.  Dust build up exceeded one eighth of an inch.    ii.  Dust build up in the boot pit estimated to be approximately 3-9 inches deep.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(j)(3): Compressed air was used to blow dust from ledges, walls, and other areas in grain handling facilities when machinery presenting an ignition source was not shut down, and/or when all other known potential ignition sources in the area had not been removed or controlled:                                                                                                            The employer is failing to protect employees from explosion hazards associated with employees using compressed air to blow potentially combustible dust accumulations off horizontal surfaces throughout the facility without de-energizing all potential ignition sources.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees using compressed air to blow down the residual dust build up off of the upper horizontal surfaces without securing all energy sources and the sewing and bagging line that has been improperly wired and does not meet Class II Division 2 dustproof requirements of NFPA 70.  Instances of potential ignition sources include but are not limited to:     i.    The 110v electrical box mounted on the back side of the bagging line is not designed as dust proof and currently the broken door does not secure leaving exposed live wiring.     ii.   The 460v electrical box mounted on the back side of the Fischbein sewing machine is not designed as dust proof.   iii.   The overhead fluorescent lights along the bagging/sewing line are not designed as dust proof.   iv.   The plug connection between the flexible cord brining power to the flexible cord for the 460v box located on the back side of the sewing machine is not designed as dust proof.   v.    The portable power tap located on the back side wall behind the bagging/sewing line is not designed as dust proof along with the pallet wrapper/scale printer and monitor that are plugged into the PPT.   vi.   The light switches located on the wall directly behind the bagging/sewing line are not designed as dust proof.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,563 · Current $2,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(m)(1)(i):    Preventive maintenance procedures in the grain handling facility were not implemented to provide regularly scheduled inspections of the mechanical and safety control equipment associated with dryers, grain stream processing equipment, dust collection equipment including filter collectors, and bucket elevators:                                                                                       The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical, caught between, struck-by and explosion hazards associated with working in a grain handling facility.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees operating equipment without having developed and implemented a written maintenance program.  Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:   i.      Employees operating and maintaining the sewing and bagging line.   ii.     Employees operating and maintaining the leg.     iii.    Employees operating and maintaining the roller mill and mixer.   iv.    Employees operating and maintaining augers.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(m)(1)(ii): Preventive maintenance procedures in the grain handling facility were not implemented to provide lubrication and other appropriate maintenance in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations; or as determined necessary by prior operating records:                 The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical, caught between, struck-by and explosion hazards associated with working in a grain handling facility.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees performing maintenance on equipment based off of wear instead of manufactures recommendations and previous operating hours.  Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:   i.      Employees maintaining the leg by replacing bearings after excessive wear instead of based on hours used.     ii.     Employees maintaining the roller mill and mixer by replacing bearings after excessive wear instead of based on hours used.   iii.    Employees maintaining augers by replacing bearings after excessive wear instead of based on hours used.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.272(m)(4): The employer did not implement procedures in the grain handling facility for the use of tags and locks which would prevent the inadvertent application of energy or motion to equipment being repaired, serviced, or adjusted, which could result in employee injury:   The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical and engulfment hazards associated with entering confined spaces in a grain handling facility.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer employees entering the boot pit to perform maintenance on the leg and clean out the residual grain dust from the boot pit.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):     The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical hazards associated with having an unsecured electrical box containing live 110v wiring.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees working on the sewing and bagging line where the 110v electrical box mounted on the back side of the bagging line is not designed as dust proof and currently the broken door does not secure leaving exposed live wiring.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:     The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical hazards associated with unsafe electrical work practices in a grain handling facility.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees operating equipment plugged into a portable power tap that is plugged into a temporary flexible cord in lieu of permanent wiring.  Instances include but are not limited to:     i.  The printer for the scale/pallet wrapper is plugged into the portable power tap.    ii.  The scale/pallet wrapper is plugged into the portable power tap.   iii.  The monitor for the scale/pallet wrapper is plugged into the portable power tap.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,850 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:                                                                The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical hazards associated with unsafe electrical work practices in a grain handling facility.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees operating equipment plugged into a portable power tap without providing the strain relief for the flexible cords.  Instances include but are not limited to:     i.  The power cord to the printer for the scale/pallet wrapper is bent over to the extent that it will cause long term damage to the cord creating the potential for a fire or malfunction.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Dec 16, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,988 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present:     The employer is failing to protect employees from potential electrical and explosion hazards associated with installing inadequate electrical components to an electrical system that requires Class II Division 2 wiring.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees working on the sewing and bagging line that has been improperly wired and does not meet Class II Division 2 dustproof requirements of NFPA 70.  Instances of exposure include but are not limited to:     i.    The 110v electrical box mounted on the back side of the bagging line is not designed as dust proof and currently the broken door does not secure leaving exposed live wiring.     ii.   The 460v electrical box mounted on the back side of the Fischbein sewing machine is not designed as dust proof.   iii.   The overhead fluorescent lights along the bagging/sewing line are not designed as dust proof.   iv.   The plug connection between the flexible cord brining power to the flexible cord for the 460v box located on the back side of the sewing machine is not designed as dust proof.   v.    The portable power tap located on the back side wall behind the bagging/sewing line is not designed as dust proof along with the pallet wrapper/scale printer and monitor that are plugged into the PPT.   vi.   The light switches located on the wall directly behind the bagging/sewing line are not designed as dust proof.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,241 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:    The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical exposure hazards associated with using hazardous chemicals in the work place.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees using various chemicals in the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment within the facility without having developed a written HAZCOM program as means of administrating the chemical use.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i): The written hazard communication program did not include a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present, using an identity that was referenced on the appropriate material safety data sheet:   The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical exposure hazards associated with using hazardous chemicals in the work place.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees using various chemicals in the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment within the facility without maintaining a chemical inventory list of all the types of chemicals used throughout the facility.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not maintain copies of the required material safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical in the workplace:    The employer is failing to protect employees from chemical exposure hazards associated with using hazardous chemicals in the work place.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees using various chemicals in the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment within the facility without maintaining a safety data sheet for each of the chemicals used throughout the facility.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,138 · Current $1,241 Reduced

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:    The employer is failing to train employees on the hazards associated with using and working with chemicals in the work place.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees using various chemicals in the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment within the facility without maintaining a safety data sheet for each of the chemicals used throughout the facility.

Issued

Oct 26, 2016

Abate by

Nov 10, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer:(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION/CONDITION) (DESCRIBE HAZARD)  The employer is failing to protect employees from respiratory hazards associated with using tight fitting respirators.  The most recent occurrence of this was found at the facility located at 501 Division Ave, York, NE 68467 where the employer has employees wearing N95 dust masks as means of protection against dust in the facility without having briefed those users of the hazards that may be associated with wearing tight fitting respirators.  Instances include but are not limited to: i.  The employees operating the bagger/sewing line wearing N95 as means of protection against the dust generated in the bagging process.  ii.  The employees in the mill wearing N95 as means of protection against the dust generated during clean up.