OSHA Inspection: HARKER MEATS, INC.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $5,801

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(14)(i): The employer did not protect each employee on the unprotected working side of a slaughtering facility platform that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level from falling by using one of the systems listed in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(14)(i)(A)-(B):  On or about February 14, 2022 and at times prior thereto, employees working from stands greater than four feet from the floor  below were not protected from hazards associated with falling onto the concrete floor.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.30(a)(1):29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): The employer did not provide training for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard:  On or about February 7, 2022, employees who are required to use fall protection have not received the required training exposing employees to hazards associated with falling.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $8,702 · Current $8,702

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  On or about February 14, 2022, and at times prior thereto, a hazard assessment had not been conducted in the facility to determine the personal protective equipment needed by employees working on the kill floor. Employees were exposed to injuries involving exposure to blood and other debris from the cattle being slaughtered.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  On or about February 14, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees were not provided with eye and face protection for use when they slaughter cattle. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with exposure to cattle blood and other debris from the cow's skin during the slaughter process.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $10,151

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.140(c)(13)(i): Anchorages, except window cleaners' belt anchors covered by paragraph (e) of this section, must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) for each employee attached:   On or about February 7, 2022 and at times prior thereto and times thereafter, employees working on the legging stand used a fall protection anchor that had not been tested to ensure it was capable of supporting 5000 pounds for each employee. Employees were exposed to injuries involving falling more than four feet to the concrete floor below.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.140(c)(20):29 CFR 1910.140(c)(20): The employer did not ensure that ropes, belts, lanyards, lifelines, and harnesses used for personal fall protection are protected from being cut, abraded, melted, or otherwise damaged:  On or about February 14, 2022, and at times prior thereto, lanyards being used over the railing were not being protected from being cut, abraded or damaged exposing employees to fall hazards greater than six feet.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.140(d)(2)(ii):29 CFR 1910.49(d)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that personal fall arrest systems are rigged in such a manner that the employee cannot free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) or contact a lower level:  On or about February 7, 2022, and at times prior thereto, employees working on the legging stand used lanyards as part of their fall protection that would allow the employee to contact a lower level, exposing employees to hazards associated of falling onto a concrete floor.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.140(d)(3): The employer did not ensure that body belts are not used as part of a personal fall arrest system:  On or about February 7, 2022, and at times prior thereto and at times thereafter, employees working from the legging stand wear only body belts, exposing employees to fall hazards.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $10,151

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about February 7, 2022, lockout procedures have not been developed and documented for use by employees when they conduct maintenance on equipment. Employees are exposed to hazards associated with electric shock, caught-in and struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $10,151

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(1):Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:  On or about February 7, 2022 and at times prior thereto, chain slings being used to move beef carcass did not have a permanently affixed, durable identification exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(4): The employer shall ensure that before use, each new, repaired, or reconditioned alloy steel chain sling, including all welded components in the sling assembly, shall be proof tested by the sling manufacturer or equivalent entity, in accordance with paragraph 5.2 of the American Society of Testing and Materials Specification A391-65, which is incorporated by reference as specified in �1910.6 (ANSI G61.1-1968):   On or about February 14, 2022 and at times prior thereto, proof testing was not completed for a chain and welded assembly used to lift beef carcass during the slaughtering process, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 9, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,450 · Current $1,450

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.4(a):The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent:  On or about February 7, 2022, records of employee injuries and illnesses were not kept by the employer.

Issued

Aug 1, 2022

Abate by

Aug 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $814 · Current $814

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(3)(ii):Records of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination:  On or about February 7, 2022 and at times prior thereto, a record was not made for inspections of chain being used to lift and move beef carcasses as they are processed, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.