OSHA Inspection: GERBS PUMPKIN SEED COMPANY

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,492 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) Worksite: On or about September 12, 2022, the employer did not develop and implement a lockout tagout program to ensure that employees performing machine maintenance were protected from hazards.

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,611 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:  a) Worksite: On or about September 12, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained to operate the powered industrial trucks.

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:  a)Worksite: On or about September 12, 2022, the employer did not ensure the powered industrial truck was inspected prior to each shift.

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,611 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(4): Revolving drum(s), barrel(s), or container(s) were not guarded by enclosure(s) which were interlocked with the drive mechanism so that the barrel(s), drum(s), or container(s) could not revolve unless the enclosure(s) were in place:  a) Worksite: On or about September 12, 2022, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in type hazards from working with a rotating steam kettle that was not properly guarded.

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $209 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(c)(2): The emergency action plan did not include procedures for emergency evacuation, including type of evacuation and exit route assignments:  a) Worksite: On or about September 12, 2022, the employer did not develop and implement an emergency action plan, for fire, smoke, or injury related emergencies.

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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):  a) Worksite: On or about September 12, 2022, the employer failed to perform a jobsite assessment to determine the type of PPE needed to protect employees engaged in commercial food preparation and packaging.

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $209 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a) Worksite: On or about September 12, 2022, the employer did not ensure monthly maintenance checks were being conducted on the portable fire extinguishers at the facility.

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a) Processing Area : On or about September 12, 2022, and times prior, a portable class ABC fire extinguisher had not received an annual maintenance check since 2020.  b) Storage Warehouse Area: On or about September 12, 2022, and times prior, a portable class ABC fire extinguisher had not received an annual maintenance check since 2020.

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a) Worksite: On or about September 12, 2022, employees expected to fight incipient stage fires were not instructed in the use of portable fire extinguishers.

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $209 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) Storage Warehouse Area: On or about September 12, 2022, storage racks with boxes and other items stored on them were positioned within three feet of electrical supply panels.  b) Processing Area: On or about September 12, 2022, chemicals, tools, and other equipment was stored within three feet of an electrical supply panel.

Issued

Oct 27, 2022

Abate by

Feb 28, 2023

Penalty

Initial $349 · Current $209 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program including the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   a) Worksite: On or about September 12, 2022, the employer did not provide employees working with chemicals, with a written hazard communication plan, to include, hazard assessments, labels, safety data sheets, or training.