OSHA Inspection: CENTERPORT MILK HAULING COOP

Issued

2022-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $4000.00 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):   a) Tanker 141 - On or about January 10, 2022, the employer failed to guard the pulley of a clutch motor, exposing employees to amputation hazards.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2022-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s):  a) Tanker 141 - On or about January 10, 2022, the employer failed to guard the inclined belt of a clutch motor, exposing employees to amputation hazards.   No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2022-03-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2486.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:   a) Tanker 141 - On or about January 10, 2022, the employer failed to establish a lockout/tagout program with procedures for the control of energy, periodic inspections, and training to ensure employees were protected before servicing or maintenance on cord-and-plug-connected equipment, such as a 3HP electric milk pump.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2022-03-18 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:   a) Tanker 141 - On or about January 10, 2022, employees working on an 3HP electric motor were not adequately trained on the safe application, usage, and removal of energy control devices, prior to performing service and maintenance work on the belt and pulley.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.