OSHA Inspection: AVI FOODSYSTEMS, INC.

Issued

Sep 11, 2019

Abate by

Sep 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,577 · Current $4,546 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    (a) Facility, 250 University Avenue, Natali Student Center, Gold Rush, California, PA:  On or about August 7, 2019 the employer did not have suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes for employees who work with corrosive materials such as but not limited to: Ecolab Greasestrip Plus.

Issued

Sep 11, 2019

Abate by

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,683 · Current $3,410 Reduced

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, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    (a) Facility, 250 University Avenue, Natali Student Center, Gold Rush, California, PA: On or about August 7, 2019 the employer did not have a copy of the safety data sheet for all products used by employees such as, but not limited to: Sysco Keystone High Temp Grill Cleaner.

Issued

Sep 11, 2019

Abate by

Oct 29, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  (a) Facility, 250 University Avenue, Natali Student Center, Gold Rush, California, PA:  On or about August 7, 2019 employees had not been provided information and training on the hazardous chemicals used in the workplace that included the measures necessary for employee protection, emergency procedures and what personal protective equipment should be used when working with such products.  Employees work with products such as but not limit to: Silver Power NP Premix, Greasestrip Plus, Keystone High Temp Grill Cleaner, Keystone Pot and Pan Cleaner, Oasis 146 Multi-Quat Sanitizer.

Issued

Sep 11, 2019

Abate by

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $37,885 · Current $22,731 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    (a) Facility, 250 University Avenue, Natali Student Center, Gold Rush, California, PA:  On or about August 7, 2019 the employer had not assessed the workplace to determine what personal protective equipment was necessary for employee use.  Employees work with products that are corrosive and the employer did not conduct an assessment to determine what PPE is necessary when working with such products.    The employer, AVI Foodsystems, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.132(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1066341, citation number 1, item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on September 25, 2015 , with respect to a workplace located at 2590 Elm Road, NE, Warren, OH, 44483.

Issued

Sep 11, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:    (a) Facility, 250 University Avenue, Natali Student Center, Gold Rush, California, PA: On or about August 7, 2019 employees where not provided protective eye equipment when working work products that could cause eye injury.  Employees work with products that are corrosive and no eye protection is available to protect the eyes during use.  Employees work with products such as, but not limited to:  degreasers, grill cleaners and silverware soaking agents.    The employer, AVI Foodsystems, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.133(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1066341, citation number 1, item number 2c and was affirmed as a final order on September 25, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 2590 Elm Road NE, Warren, OH 44483.

Issued

Sep 11, 2019

Abate by

Sep 23, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:    (a) Facility, 250 University Avenue, Natali Student Center, Gold Rush, California, PA:  On or about August 7, 2019 the employer did not ensure that the appropriate hand protection was available for employees who work with chemicals such as but not limited to: degreasers, silverware cleaner, pots/pans cleaner.    The employer, AVI Foodsystems, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.138(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1066341, citation number 1, item number 2d and was affirmed as a final order on September 25, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 2590 Elm Road NE, Warren, OH 44483.