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OSHA Inspection: WESTERN BEEF RETAIL, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of WESTERN BEEF RETAIL, INC. in 130-35 MERRICK BOULEVARD, JAMAICA, NY 11434 (NAICS 445110). OSHA activity number 345655997.

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Site address
130-35 MERRICK BOULEVARD
City
JAMAICA
State
NY
ZIP
11434
Mailing
47-05 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385
Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
445110
Employees
12
Ownership type
A

1 citation on file for this inspection.

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
May 19, 2022
Abate by
Jun 1, 2022
Penalty
Initial $4,144 · Current $2,500 Reduced
29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by in-going nip points, rotating parts, and/or flying chips and sparks:  a.) On or about Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 130-35 Merrick Boulevard, Springfield Gardens, NY, 11434 - Meat Department  Employees using a Biro - Band Saw - Model 3334SS Standard to perform meat trimming activities without a push stick or guard.   NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM, FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1,000.00 AS PER 29 CFR 1903.1.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2500
  • — Z (S) $4144

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