OSHA Inspection: ABATTOIR ASSOCIATES, INC.

Issued

Apr 3, 2023

Abate by

Sep 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,465 · Current $900 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.151(c):  The employer did not provide employees with suitable facilities for flushing of the eyes where the eyes of the employee may be exposed to injurious corrosive material.  a) Abbatoir Associates, Inc. / Rising Spring Meat Company - 119 Cooper St. Spring Mills PA 16875 - On or about October 6, 2022, employees were mixing corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, ZEP Recirculating Detergent, to create cleaning solutions, and are were not provided with an appropriate eye wash station for flushing of the eyes in the event of an emergency.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 3, 2023

Abate by

Sep 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  a) Abbatoir Associates, Inc. / Rising Spring Meat Company - 119 Cooper St. Spring Mills PA 16875 - On or about October 6, 2022, the employer was not monitoring and enforcing the use of eye or face protection when employees were mixing corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to, ZEP Recirculating Detergent, to create cleaning solutions.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 3, 2023

Abate by

Sep 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $900 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer has not developed, implemented, and maintained a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and 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) Abattoir Associates, Inc. / Rising Spring Meat Company, 119 Cooper Street, Spring Mills PA 16875 - On or about October 6, 2022, The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program that describes how the criteria for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.   b) Abattoir Associates, Inc. / Rising Spring Meat Company, 119 Cooper Street, Spring Mills PA 16875 - On or about October 6, 2022, The employer had not developed a written hazard communication program with a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 3, 2023

Abate by

Sep 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):  The employer has not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new chemical hazard is introduced into the work area.  a) Abattoir Associates, Inc. / Rising Spring Meat Company, 119 Cooper Street, Spring Mills PA 16875 - on or about October 6, 2022, the employer has not conducted initial hazard communication training for employees conducting work operations including, but not limited to, sanitation tasks.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 3, 2023

Abate by

Sep 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii):  The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical:  a) Abattoir Associates, Inc. / Rising Spring Meat Company, 119 Cooper Street, Spring Mills PA 16875 - on or about October 6, 2022, a spray container with lactic acid was not properly marked with its product identifier.  b.) Abattoir Associates, Inc. / Rising Spring Meat Company, 119 Cooper Street, Spring Mills PA 16875 - on or about October 6, 2022, a spray container with bleach and a spray container with lactic acid were not properly marked with words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which would provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 3, 2023

Abate by

Sep 15, 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) Abbatoir Associates, Inc. / Rising Spring Meat Company - 119 Cooper St. Spring Mills PA 16875 - On or about October 6, 2022, employees were utilizing nitrile gloves when mixing chemicals, including, but not limited to, ZEP Recirculating Detergent with water.  The employer did not assess the work operation to determine the type of chemical-resistant gloves needed based on the concentration of the chemicals used, and did not assess the suitability of the gloves provided in the workplace during those operations.  b) Abbatoir Associates, Inc. / Rising Spring Meat Company - 119 Cooper St. Spring Mills PA 16875 - On or about October 6, 2022, employees were not utilizing chemical-resistant gloves when treating the trolleys with chemicals, including, but not limited to, a diluted ZEP Recirculating Detergent.  The employer did not assess the work operation to determine the type of chemical-resistant gloves needed, or the need for chemical-resistant gloves, based on the concentration of the chemical used and the suitability of the gloves provided in the workplace.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 3, 2023

Abate by

Sep 15, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1):  The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment as noted in 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1)(i) - (f)(1)(v):  a) Abbatoir Associates, Inc. / Rising Spring Meat Company - 119 Cooper St. Spring Mills PA 16875 - On or about October 6, 2022, employees are provide with personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, nitrile gloves, cut-resistant gloves and safety eyewear, and the employer did not train employees on when PPE is necessary and what PPE is necessary for the work operations, limitations of the PPE, and the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of the PPE.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.