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OSHA Inspection: FARMER BROS. CO.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of FARMER BROS. CO. in 120 WHITEHALL AVE., NORTHLAKE, IL 60164 (NAICS 311920). OSHA activity number 344088695.

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OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
FARMER BROS. CO.
Site address
120 WHITEHALL AVE.
City
NORTHLAKE
State
IL
ZIP
60164
Mailing
120 WHITEHALL AVE., NORTHLAKE, IL 60164
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
311920
Employees
60
Ownership type
A

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.178 L01 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 20, 2019
Abate by
Jul 10, 2019
Penalty
Initial $6,819 · Current $6,819
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  (a) Warehouse - On or about June 10, 2019, the employer did not ensure that forklift operators had successfully completed the powered industrial truck training as required prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial vehicle under no supervision. An employee suffered a broken ankle while operating a Raymond electric walkie-rider pallet jack Serial #112-04-52831.    In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (S) $6819

1910.178 N04

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jun 20, 2019
Abate by
Jul 2, 2019
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4): Industrial truck driver(s) were not required to travel with the load trailing whenever the load obstructed forward view:  (a) Parking Lot - On June 15, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the powered industrial truck operator(s) did not travel forward with an obstructed view, and only traveled with the load trailing when the forward view was obstructed.  In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (1)
  • — Z (O) $0

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