OSHA Inspection: BLUE STAR MEAT CORP.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Apr 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $3,622 · Current $2,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(7)(i): The employer did not ensure that portable ladders were secured to prevent accidental displacement:    a) Platform in warehouse near extension ladder    Employer did not secure an 18-ft Werner Extension Ladder that employees were required to climb when getting products;  Condition noted on or about 10/23/17.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(11): The employer did not ensure that portable ladders used to gain access to an upper landing surface had side rails that extended at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface:   a) Platform in warehouse near extension ladder  The employer did not ensure that an 18-ft. Werner Extension Ladder's rails extended 3-ft above upper landing surface;  Condition noted on or about 10/23/17.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Apr 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,031 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition:      a) In cutting area    Employer did not provide protective clothing for employees who were required to cut meat at temperatures lower than 30 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods throughout their work shifts; Condition noted on or about 10/23/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Apr 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,554 Reduced

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:    a) Cutting Area    The employer did not provide cut-resistant gloves to employees who were required to use a band saw to cut meat; on or about 10/23/17.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Apr 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,031 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes were not available for immediate emergency use:    a)   At the facility     An eye wash was not provided at the facility for employees who were required to use Clorox Bleach which is a corrosive.  Condition noted on 10/23/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Apr 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,070 · Current $3,554 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(g): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel:    (a) Storage platform in warehouse by extension ladder    There were no guardrails on the storage platform where employees were required to retrieve and place products.  Employees were exposed to a 10-ft. fall; on or about 10/23/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Apr 30, 2018

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,031 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:       a)  At facility    Employees were exposed to hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Clorox Bleach which contains sodium hydroxide.  Condition noted on or about 10/05/17.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical:   a)  At facility  The employer did not maintain copies of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Clorox Bleach which contains sodium hydroxide.  Condition noted on or about 10/23/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Nov 17, 2017

Abate by

Nov 30, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:   a) At facility  The employer did not train employees who were required to use hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Clorox Bleach which contains sodium hydroxide.  Condition noted on or about 10/23/17.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000 AS PER CFR 1903.19.