OSHA Inspection: LEAVITT CORP.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $5,497 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(10): The employer did not ensure that any ladder with structural or other defects was immediately tagged "Dangerous: Do Not Use" or with similar language in accordance with �1910.145 and removed from service until repaired in accordance with �1910.22(d), or replaced.    Location: Nut packaging area.    On or about October 10, 2018, an employee utilized a Werner 2ft stepstool ladder with structural defects to the top cap of the ladder and was not taken out of service.       Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i): Midrails were not installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface:      Location: Dry nut processing area of facility.     On or about October 10, 2018, employees were exposed to fall hazards while working on metal platforms higher than 4 feet without midrails installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface of the platform.          Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.    Location: Production: PB1 Line.    On or about October 10, 2018, an energy control procedure specific to the peanut butter barrel pneumatic pump was not developed, documented, or utilized by employees following the amputation injury on August 30, 2018.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.  Location: PB 1 line, production area of facility   On or about August 30, 2018, lock-out tag-out devices were not used to lock out the air supply line to the peanut butter barrel pump during cleaning activities thereby exposing employees to amputation hazards.      Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,294 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness were not recorded on the OSHA 300 Log and 301 Incident Report within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred.      Location: 100 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA:    On or about October 10, 2018, the following workplace injury and illnesses were not recorded on the OSHA form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2018.     On or about August 30, 2018, an employee amputated three fingers while cleaning the peanut butter pump (PB1), which resulted in days away from work.

Issued

Dec 17, 2018

Abate by

Jan 14, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.    Location: Line PB1.      On or about August 30, 2018, an amputation injury was not reported to OSHA within 24 hours.