OSHA Inspection: UNITED FRUIT & PRODUCE COMPANY

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,017 · Current $4,009 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) when the operator had been involved in an accident or near-miss incident to ensure that the operator had the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely:  JOB SITE: 55 Produce Row, Saint Louis, MO 63102, The employer failed to conduct a refresher training when forklift operators had been involved in an accident.  During calendar year 2016, there were three (3) recorded incidents involving forklifts.

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,017 · Current $4,009 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation:  JOB SITE:  55 Produce Row, Saint Louis, MO 63102, on or about 9/20/2016, portable cord and plug connected a Lester-Matic Power Battery Chargers were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  The workers were exposed to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(b)(3)(i): All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in bathrooms were not ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel:  JOB SITE:  55 Produce Row, Saint Louis, MO 63102, on or about 9/20/2016, restroom #1, located in the warehouse, an electrical receptacle used to power a hand dryer was not a ground-fault circuit-interrupter protected for personnel.  The workers were exposed to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  JOB SITE: 55 Produce Row, St. Louis, MO 63102, On or about 09/20/2016, in the Pallet Jack Powering Station, a power cord to the Lester-Matic Motive Power charger was not connected to device fitting so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  The workers were exposed to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $8,017 · Current $4,009 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.  JOB SITE: 55 Produce Row, Saint Louis, MO 63102, on or about 9/20/2016, in restroom #1, a circuit breaker panel box revealed an unused opening was not effectively closed.  The workers were exposed to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Nov 30, 2016

Abate by

Dec 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  JOB SITE: 55 Produce Row, Saint Louis, MO 63102, on or about 9/22/2016, a electrical water heater with exposed connecting wiring located underneath the sink was not covered.  The workers were exposed to an electrical shock or burn hazard.