LYONS, GA —
OSHA Inspection: VIDALIA VALLEY LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of VIDALIA VALLEY LLC in 4320 GA HWY 178, LYONS, GA 30436 (NAICS 111219). OSHA activity number 346166853.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- VIDALIA VALLEY LLC
- Site address
- 4320 GA HWY 178
- City
- LYONS
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 30436
- Mailing
- 4320 GA HWY 178, LYONS, GA 30436
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 111219
- Employees
- 50
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.27 A
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2023
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $4,931 · Current $2,959 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.27(a): The employer did not ensure that scaffolds used in general industry meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds): A) Facility: on or about 8/23/2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that employees operatef an aerial lift without the use of fall protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2958.6
- — Z (S) $4931
1910.28 B11 I
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2023
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $3,698 · Current $2,219 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee exposed to an unprotected side or edge of a stairway landing that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected by a guardrail or stair rail system: A) Peeling Room 2: On or about 8/23/2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that the stairway landing did not have a mid-rail as part of the stair rail system.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2218.8
- — Z (S) $3698
1910.28 B11 II
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2023
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements: A) Peeling Room 2: On or about 8/23/2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that the flight of stairs did not have a mid-rail as part of the stair rail system.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.29 B01
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2023
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,164 · Current $3,698 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1): The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, were not 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking working surface: A) By work shop: On or about 8/23/2022, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that the top guardrail chain on the open sided floor of the mezzanine was not 42 inches high, plus or minus 3 inches.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3698.4
- — Z (S) $6164
1910.305 J03 II
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2023
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,164 · Current $3,698 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(3)(ii): A means to disconnect each appliance was not provided: A) Peeler Machines #3 and #4, located at 4320 GA Hwy 178, Lyons, GA: On or about 8/22/2022, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the electrical control switch on the exterior of the electrical control box did not work.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3698.4
- — Z (S) $6164
1910.335 A01 I
- Issued
- Jan 3, 2023
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $6,164 · Current $3,698 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed: A) Peeler Machines #3 and #4, located at 4320 GA Hwy 178, Lyons, GA: On or about 8/22/2022, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the employees were not provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for working around 440-volt electrical equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3698.4
- — Z (S) $6164
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346166853.
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