OSHA Inspection: CHRISTER FOODS, INC.

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $2387.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    On or about March 15, 2019, employees were exposed to trip and fall hazards when attempting to exit the facility because there were materials blocking the exit door in the warehouse.

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5304.00 · Current $3182.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    On or about March 15, 2019, prior to allowing employees to use the forklift, the employer did not ensure that each operator had completed formal instruction training, practical training and an evaluation.

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation:    On or about March 15, 2019, the employer did not document the required certification for each operator which includes; the operators name, date of training, date of evaluation and/or the name of the person conducting the evaluation.

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9282.00 · Current $5569.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    On or about March 15, 2019, employees were exposed to amputations and lacerations when operating the Hobart Model 5801 Meat Saw because there was no guard installed.

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and/or cables were attached to building surfaces:    On or about March 15, 2019, employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards when using a Relocatable Power Tap attached to the wall, to provide power to a wrap machine.

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3978.00 · Current $1750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    a.  On or about March 15, 2019, employees were exposed to electrical shock because the outlet box located in the office near the time clock did not have a faceplate.     b.  On or about March 15, 2019, employees were exposed to electrical shock because the outlet box located in the office near the file cabinet did not have a faceplate.

Issued

2019-07-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-08-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1327.00 · Current $796.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(2): The employer failed to electronically submit information from form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form:     On or about March 14, 2019, the employer did not provide evidence that an electronic submission of the OSHA Form 300A had been submitted.