OSHA Inspection: TRI-STATE GARDEN SUPPLY, INC

Issued

2020-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12145.00 · Current $4858.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(11): The employer did not sure that portable ladders used to gain access to an upper landing surface had side rails that extended at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface.    Tri-State Garden Supply, Inc dba Gardenscape, Inc., On or about September 2, 2020, at the address of U856 State Route 66, Archbold, Ohio 43502: The employer did not ensure the side rails of the extension ladder used to gain access to a unguarded platform was extended at least three feet above the landing surface. Employees were exposed to falls while using the ladder to access/egress the platform.

Issued

2020-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-11-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(h)(l)(i): (When guardrail systems are used around holes, they were not installed on all unprotected sides or edges of the hole;  A.  Tri-State Garden Supply, Inc dba Gardenscape, Inc., On or about September 2, 2020, at the address of U856 State Route 66, Archbold, Ohio 43502: In the Production area, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from falls while performing daily cleaning operations of hopper on Hamer Bagger Line # 1.  Employees performing these activities were exposed to a fall of approximately 9 feet to a concrete surface below.

Issued

2020-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who uses personal fall protection systems prior to being exposed to a fall hazard.   Tri-State Garden Supply, Inc dba Gardenscape, Inc., On or about September 2, 2020, at the address of U856 State Route 66, Archbold, Ohio 43502: the employer did not ensure that employees had been trained in the appropriate use of fall protection such as but not limited to the use of personal fall arrest systems or alternative measures while performing hopper cleaning operations from elevated surfaces greater than six feet from the level below.

Issued

2020-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8675.00 · Current $3470.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.    a)  Tri-State Garden Supply, Inc dba Gardenscape, Inc., On or about September 2, 2020, at the address of U856 State Route 66, Archbold, Ohio 43502: Employees required to operate forklifts were not provided training on the safe operation of forklifts that included formal instruction, practical training and an evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.

Issued

2020-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-11-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12145.00 · Current $4858.00 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, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  A.  Tri-State Garden Supply, Inc. dba Gardenscape, Inc., On or about September 2, 2020, at the address of U856 State Route 66, Archbold, Ohio 43502: In the Production Area, the employer failed to guard in going nip points on a Hamer powered conveyor exposing the employee to caught in hazards.

Issued

2020-10-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  Tri-State Garden Supply, Inc. dba Gardenscape, Inc., On or about September 2, 2020, at the address of U856 State Route 66, Archbold, Ohio 43502:  In the Production Area, the employer did not provide guarding around a horizontal chain and sprocket on Hamer powered conveyor located on the Bagger # 1 Machine.  Employee(s) operating on or near the unguarded chain and sprocket of the powered conveyor were exposed to caught in hazards.

Issued

2020-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12145.00 · Current $4858.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   A.  Tri-State Garden Supply, Inc dba Gardenscape, Inc., On or about September 2, 2020, at the address of U856 State Route 66, Archbold, Ohio 43502: The employer did not ensure a 120v junction box Located on Hamer Bagger #1 Machine near was missing protective cover and had wires protruding from the box exposing employees to an electrical hazard.

Issued

2020-10-19 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-10-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(d)(2): Panelboards were not mounted in cabinets that were dead front:  A.  Tri-State Garden Supply, Inc dba Gardenscape, Inc., On or about September 2, 2020, at the address of U856 State Route 66, Archbold, Ohio 43502: In the Production Area, the employer did not ensure a 220v circuit breaker panel cover was installed over live conductors thereby exposing employees walking working to an electrical hazard.