OSHA Inspection: LA ORIGINAL TORTILLA COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,741 · Current $2,245 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:  In the tortilla manufacturing building, employees were using corrosive chemicals in the tortilla manufacturing process. The employer did not provide an eyewash station and safety shower.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify, through a written certification, that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed:  In the tortilla manufacturing building, employees were manufacturing corn and flour tortillas. The employer did not have written certification that a hazard assessment had been performed.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  At this facility, the employer failed to have employees who operate forklifts trained and certified.

Issued

Sep 28, 2016

Abate by

Oct 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  At this facility, in the tortilla production building, employees engaged in tortilla manufacturing were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Especial 2 Preservative, Proforce Oven Grill & Fryer Cleaner, and Proforce Floor Cleaner & Degreaser. The employer had not developed a program which would address labeling and other forms of warning on chemical containers, Safety Data Sheets, and employee information and training on the hazards associated with chemicals used on this site.  The written program must also contain the following:  1. A list of all hazardous chemicals on site; 2. The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks involving chemicals, such as a spill;  3. The hazards of chemicals contained in piping that is not labeled; and, 4. The method the employer will use to inform other employers (contractors) of the chemicals their employees might be exposed to while performing duties a this site.