OSHA Inspection: CHAMARD VINEYARDS, INC.

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9446.00 · Current $6600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 - Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: 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 struck-by and caught-in between hazards due to unexpected load failures resulting in crushing bodily injuries to limbs and the torso, and possible death, due to wire rope winches/hoists/lifting mechanisms not designed, engineered and installed to support, without failure, steel vat lips and other objects exposing workers to sudden and unexpected load failures.    Facility:  On or About January 22, 2020, the 5/32 inch diameter wire rope cable of the Chicago 1500 pound capacity winch/hoist/lifting mechanism secured to a steel I beam above a 1,078 gallon stainless steel wine vat measuring 62 inches in diameter and 80 inches in height and used to vertically lift/hoist the 62 inch diameter, 225 pound vat cover/lid failed/broke resulting in the vat cover/lid unexpectedly falling striking an employee's right arm resulting in bone fractures and severe contusions.

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(8):  Ladder(s) were not used only for the purposes for which they were designed;    Facility:  The 8-Foot portable ladder was not used for the purpose for which the ladder was designed.

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g., closet).    Facility: The door located on the north wall for the wine making cellar was not mark "Not an Exit".

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):    Facility: The employer had not conducted a workplace hazard assessment to determine necessary and appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the employees.

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1):  The employer did not provide training to each employee who was required by this section to use personal protective equipment (PPE), including (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), (f)(1)(iii), (f)(1)(iv) and (f)(1)(v) of this standard:  Facility: The employees required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as (but not limited to) gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes were not provided training and information on the Workplace Hazard Assessment for PPE.

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:    Facility:  The employer did not evaluate the workplace, such as (but not limited to) Wine Vat (space) to determine if the space was a permit-required confine space where employees were required to enter into the space to perform cleaning task.

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): Where the employer decided that employee(s) would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space program that complies with this section:  Facility: The employer did no establish and implement a written permit space entry program where employees were required to enter into the Wine Vat which was determined as a permit-require confined space.

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(C): Before an employee entered a space, the internal atmosphere was not tested with a calibrated direct-reading instrument for oxygen, flammable gases and vapors, and potential toxic air contaminants, in that order:  Facility: The Wine Vat, which was a permit-required confined space was not tested with a calibrated direct-reading instrument for oxygen, flammable gases and vapors, and potential toxic air contaminants in that order prior to allowing employees to enter into the space.

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by this section acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section:  Facility: The employees required to enter into the Wine Vat, which was a permit-required confined space were not provided training and information for the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties .

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4048.00 · Current $2680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employers did not develop, implement, and maintain a written hazard communication program which at least described how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training would be met, and which also including (e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii) of this section:      Facility: The employer did not establish and implement a site specific written hazard communication program, including the Globalized Harmonized System (GHS) where employees were required to work with chemicals, such as (but not limited to) One-Step No-Rinse cleaner.

Issued

2020-07-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-08-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    Facility: The employees required to work with chemicals, such as (but not limited to) One-Step No-Rinse cleaner were not provided with training and information on the chemical hazard communications to minimize and/or eliminate those hazards.