OSHA Inspection: GARICK, LLC

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,359 · Current $6,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    On or about November 5, 2019, employees performed maintenance and service to equipment.  The employer did not provide a means to lock out pneumatic energy sources on Line III when it is being serviced or maintained to prevent the release of stored energy.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,111 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:    a) Clark sit down propane power forklift- On or about November 5, 2019, forklift horn was not operational and the name plate of the forklift was broken and it was not taken out of service.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $8,111 · Current $4,055 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) Line 3 - On or about November 5, employees used compressed air to clean mulch residue from themselves, and surfaces inside the equipment. The pressure measured in excess of 55 psi.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $4,866 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:      On or about November 5, 2019, employees were exposed to electric shock hazards where employees used equipment receiving power from flexible cords.  Instances include:     a) Line III:  Employees operating equipment including light fixtures receiving power from a flexible cord.      b) Production area:  Light sign powered by a flexible cord.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $26,718 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:    a) Garick, LLC, Cumming, GA - In the bagging area employees servicing equipment, including Line III, were exposed to amputation and electrical hazards. Lockout/tagout training as required by the standard was not provided, on or about 11/5/19.    Garick, LLC. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1374883, citation 1, item 3 issued May 3 2019 and was affirmed as a final order on July 2, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 370 Dennis Station Rd. SW, Eatonton, GA 31024.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Abate by

Mar 10, 2020

Penalty

Initial $19,085 · Current $9,543 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):    On or about November 5, 2019, and at times prior to,       a)  McT Hot Seal Operator, SN CM 169680:  The employer did not ensure the pulleys of the machine were guarded.  The operator guides bags of product through the machine to be hot sealed, exposing the employee to amputations and caught in between hazards.       b) Line III - In the production area, employees were exposed to an ingoing nip points from the belt and pulley located less four feet from the ground, when a control panel was moved and exposed an opening on the line for access, on or about 11/5/19.    Garick, LLC. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.219(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1374883, citation 1, item 7a issued May 3 2019 and was affirmed as a final order on July 2, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 370 Dennis Station Rd. SW, Eatonton, GA 31024.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $911 · Current $456 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    On or about November 5, 2019, employees in the Production area were exposed to hazards associated with improperly stored fire extinguishers where the following deficiencies found included, but were not limited to:     a)  Office- Fire extinguisher was mounted and properly marked, but was blocked by doors and it was not yearly inspected.     b)  Production area- Fire extinguisher was not mounted, identified by signage and not mounted, left on the ground, not yearly inspected, it was blocked by pallets and was empty.    c)  Production area - Fire extinguisher was not mounted, identified with signage, left on the ground, and not yearly inspected.    d) Production area - Fire extinguisher not mounted, identified with signage, left on the ground and not yearly inspected.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) On or about November 5, 2019, throughout the facility, employees engaged in work activities associated with the production of mulch exposed to hazards associated with portable fire extinguishers that were not inspected on a monthly basis, deficiencies included, but were not limited to fire extinguishers that were not mounted or located in designated areas, blocked by equipment, and missing annual and monthly inspection tags.

Issued

Feb 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) Production area - On or about November 5 , 2019, the employer did not ensure that portable fire extinguishers were inspected and maintained on an annual basis as required.    b) Production area- On or about November 5, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the portable fire extinguisher were inspected when the yellow tag on the extinguisher was ripped off.