OSHA Inspection: GREEN THUMB INDUSTRIES, LLC

Issued

2022-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10360.00 · Current $5180.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify, through a written certification, the identity of the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation had been performed, and the date the hazard assessment was done:  On or about February 7, 2022, the employer did not ensure that a hazard assessment identifying and selecting appropriate personal protective equipment was conducted prior to engaging in hot work operations in the maintenance department. The employees performing non-routine tasks were exposed to physical hazards associated with maintenance operations, due to the creation of flying sparks and particles while using a DeWaltj angle grinder to cut the lid from a previously used drum.

Issued

2022-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 7, 2022, the employer failed to ensure each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to hazards from flying particles such as sparks generated from cutting on a metal drum in the maintenance bay.

Issued

2022-03-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-04-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10360.00 · Current $5180.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.243(c)(3):Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:  On or about February 7, 2022, the employer failed to ensure the guard for the vertical portable grinder was located between the wheel and the operator. Employees were exposed to flying debris, to include sparks generated by the vertical portable grinder. Additionally, this exposes the employees to flammability hazards due the inability of the guard to properly deflect sparks and debris.