FORT VALLEY, GA —
OSHA Inspection: PEARSON FARM
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of PEARSON FARM in 5575 ZENITH MILL ROAD, FORT VALLEY, GA 31030 (NAICS 115114). OSHA activity number 344214986.
What this inspection record means
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PEARSON FARM
- Site address
- 5575 ZENITH MILL ROAD
- City
- FORT VALLEY
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 31030
- Mailing
- 5575 ZENITH MILL ROAD, FORT VALLEY, GA 31030
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 115114
- Employees
- 220
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
14 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $8,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to anhydrous ammonia inhalation and burn hazards: a) Plant On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto workers were potentially exposed to hazardous quantities of anhydrous ammonia during an accidental/uncontrolled release in the compressor room and related equipment. In accordance with 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 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 (2)
- — I (S) $8500
- — Z (S) $12145
1910.28 B01 I
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $12,145
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Each employee on a walking/working surface having an unprotected side or edge which was four feet (1.2m) or more above a lower level was not protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. a) Plant - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto, the elevated walkway (catwalk) on top of the Hydro-Coolers #1 and #2 had unprotected border sections exposing workers to 8.0 ft. falls onto the concrete floor. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $12145
- — Z (S) $12145
1910.29 B02
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): (2) Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high: a) Plant - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto, the elevated walkway (catwalk) on top of the Hydro-Coolers #1 and #2 had missing mid-rails in sections of the border. Workers were exposed to 8.0 ft. falls onto the concrete floor. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.120 Q01
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $12,145
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): The employer did not develop and implement an emergency response plan to handle anticipated emergencies prior to commencement of emergency response operations: a) Plant - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto employees were instructed to actively respond to accidental/uncontrolled releases in the ammonia refrigeration system for fruit storage and water cooling. The employer did not develop and implement a written emergency response plan. Employees were exposed to ammonia inhalation and burn hazards. In accordance with 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 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 (2)
- — I (S) $12145
- — Z (S) $12145
1910.120 Q06 III
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii): Employees who participated as hazardous materials technicians, or were expected to participate as hazardous materials technicians, had not received at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level, and in addition have competency in the areas outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii)(A) through (q)(6)(iii)(I) and/or the employer did not so certify: a) Plant - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto employees were instructed to actively respond to accidental/uncontrolled releases in the ammonia refrigeration system for fruit storage and water cooling. The employer did not train workers as hazardous materials technicians with adequate competency as required for first responder operations level. Employees were exposed to ammonia inhalation and burn hazards. In accordance with 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 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 (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $12145
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- May 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $12,145
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: a) Plant - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto employees conducted maintenance and repairs of equipment including (but not limited to) conveyors, compressors, and cooling tunnels.The employer did not develop, implement, and utilize specific lockout/tagout procedures to protect workers from amputation hazards and electrical hazards. In accordance with 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 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 (2)
- — I (S) $12145
- — Z (S) $12145
1910.178 N06
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $13,494 · Current $9,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6): Powered industrial truck drivers were not required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel: a) Plant, Hydro-Coolers #1 and #2 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto forklift operators transported fruit to the feed area of the chain conveyors that run inside the cooling water tunnels. The two plastic fruit crates vertically stacked on the forks obstructed the view of the path of travel. Employees were exposed to struck-by and crush hazards. In accordance with 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 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 (2)
- — I (S) $9000
- — Z (S) $13494
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $10,065 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, and rotating parts: a) Plant , Water tunnels #1 and #2 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the feed area of the chain conveyors that transported plastic fruit crates along the water tunnels were not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. b) Plant - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the end of the bin stacker (chain conveyor) that returned the empty plastic fruit crates was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. c) Plant, Repack Line - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the tote dumper (roller conveyor) roller that transported the plastic brown crates was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. d) Plant, Repack Line - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the two-way white band conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. e) Plant, Repack Line - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the six Traypack run-outs (perpendicular) conveyors) were not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. f) Plant - Repack Line - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the black band box conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. g) Plant - Packing/Shipping area - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the roller full box conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. h) Plant - Packing/Shipping area - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the band conveyors were not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. In accordance with 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 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 (2)
- — I (S) $10065
- — Z (S) $12145
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,675 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft: a) Plant, Hydro-Cooler #1 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the unguarded shaft in the trash remover conveyor did not present a smooth end and projected 2-1/2 in. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards. b) Plant, Hydro-Cooler #2 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the unguarded shaft in the trash remover conveyor did not present a smooth end and projected 1-3/4 in. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards. c) Plant, Repack Line - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the 1-1/8 in. diameter unguarded shaft in the Traypack 2-way (white) belt conveyor did not present a smooth end and projected 1-1/4 in. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards. d) Plant, Repack Line - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the 1-1/8 in. diameter unguarded shaft in the black band box conveyor did not present a smooth end and projected 1-1/2 in. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards. e) Plant, Hydro-Cooler #1 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the unguarded shaft for the dual chain and sprocket system (that powered the conveyor) did not present a smooth end and projected 1-1/2 in. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $8675
1910.219 C04 II
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered: a) Plant, Repack Area - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the 1-1/8 in. diameter unguarded shaft in the Traypack 2-way white band conveyor did not have the keyway filled or covered. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards. b) Plant, Hydro-cooler #1 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the unguarded shaft for the dual chain and sprocket system that powered the conveyor did not have the keyway filled or covered. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards. c) Plant, Hydro-Cooler #1 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the unguarded shaft in the trash remover conveyor did not have the keyway filled or covered. Employees were exposed to laceration hazards. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): a) Plant - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the belt/pulley systems in the ammonia compressors C-1, C-2, and C-3 were not completely guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. b) Plant, Hydro-Cooler #2 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the belt/pulley system for the chain conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. In accordance with 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 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 (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $12145
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts shall be enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. a) Plant - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the belt/pulley systems in the ammonia compressors C-1, C-2, and C-3 were not completely guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. b) Plant, Hydro-Cooler #2 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the belt/pulley system for the chain conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. In accordance with 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 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 (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $12,145 · Current $2,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: a) Plant, Hydro-Cooler #1 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the chain and sprocket system in the trash remover conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. b) Plant, Hydro-Cooler #2 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the chain and sprocket system for the trash remover conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. c) Plant - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the chain and sprocket system that powered the bin return conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. d) Plant, Repack Line - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the chain and sprocket system that powered the two-way white band conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. e) Plant, Repack Line - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the chain and sprocket system that powered the black band box conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. f) Plan, Hydro-Cooler #1 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the dual chain and sprocket system that powered the conveyor was not guarded. g) Plant, Hydro-Cooler #2 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto the dual chain and sprocket system that powered the conveyor was not guarded. Employees were exposed to amputation/laceration hazards. In accordance with 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 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 (2)
- — I (S) $2000
- — Z (S) $12145
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Jan 31, 2020
- Abate by
- Mar 12, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,675 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) Plant, aisle between Hydro-Cooler #1 and Hydro-Cooler #2 - On or about 08/06/19 and at times prior thereto, the 50 A 240 V outlet mounted on the wall was broken, exposing live terminals. Employees were exposed to electrical shock and burn hazards. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8675
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