OSHA Inspection: ORSCHELN FARM AND HOME L.L.C.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7243.00 · Current $4346.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(13): (13) Ladders were placed on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.   On or about July 25, 2017 and at times prior there to, employees used a step ladder placed on a portable scaffolding to obtain additional height, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of more than (4) four feet.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7243.00 · Current $4346.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(i): Each employee exposed to an unprotected side or edge of a stairway landing that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was not protected by a guardrail or stair rail system:  On or about July 25, 2017 and at times prior thereto, stairways connected to a storage area were not provided with handrails on each open side, exposing the employees to a fall hazard of more than 4 feet.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5432.00 · Current $3259.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  Back storage area. On or about July 25, 2017, and at times prior thereto, an emergency exit route leading from the area was blocked with material and equipment.

Issued

2017-10-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-10-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii): Lavatories were not provided with hot and cold, or tepid running water:  On or about July 25, 2017, and at times prior thereto, adequate wash facilities with hot and cold running water, or tepid water was not available at the permanent work site.