OSHA Inspection: J. BARRIENTOS CONTRACTOR, LLC

Issued

Oct 26, 2022

Abate by

Nov 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $5,076 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  a) J. Barrientos  Contractor, LLC at Hillandale Farms doing business as Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC located at 9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio, 43526: On or about May 3, 2022, the employer did not develop and implement elements of a written hazards communication program for employees exposed to chemical hazards in the work place.  Employees performing maintenance operations in the chicken barns and manure sheds were exposed to hazards associated with chicken manure and 221 Molly Ultra NLGI 1 and 2 Lubricants such as, but not limited to, irritation to the eyes, nose , and throat, pulmonary edema, cough, and fertility damage.

Issued

Oct 26, 2022

Abate by

Nov 8, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0170

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) J. Barrientos  Contractor, LLC at Hillandale Farms doing business as Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC located at 9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio, 43526: On or about May 3, 2022, the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area. Employees performing maintenance operations in the chicken barns and manure sheds were exposed to hazards associated with chicken manure and 221 Moly Ultra NLGI 1 and 2 Lubricants such as, but not limited to, irritation to eyes, nose, and throat, pulmonary edema, cough, and fertility damage.

Issued

Oct 26, 2022

Abate by

Nov 18, 2022

Penalty

Initial $10,151 · Current $5,076 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1928.57(a)(6):At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer did not instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he was or would be involved, including at least the following safe operating practices:  I) Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation per 1928.57(a)(6)(i); II) Permit no riders on farm field equipment other than persons required for instruction or assistance in machine operation per 1928.57(a)(6)(ii); III) Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing, adjusting, cleaning, or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment per 1928.57(a)(6)(iii); IV) Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating the machine per 1928.57(a)(6)(iv); and, V) Lock out electrical power before performing maintenance or service on farmstead equipment per 1928.57(a)(6)(v).   a) J. Barrientos  Contractor, LLC at Hillandale Farms doing business as Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC located at 9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio, 43526: On or about May 2, 2022, the employer did not initially instruct employees in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment (including conveyors) to, among others, ensure safeguarding of operating machinery and safe distance from it during normal production. Safe practices for maintenance and servicing of equipment, including electrical power de-energization (lockout) were not established.

Issued

Oct 26, 2022

Abate by

Nov 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,450 · Current $725 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.29(a): The employer did not use an OSHA 300, 301 and 300A Form or equivalent.  a) J. Barrientos  Contractor, LLC at Hillandale Farms doing business as Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC located at 9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio, 43526: On or about May 3, 2022, the employer did not ensure OSHA 300 Injury and Illness logs were kept to track recordable injuries.  The employer had not used OSHA 300, 301 or 300A Form or equivalent for the two years they have been an established business and had approximately 70 employees.