OSHA Inspection: GROWER DIRECT FARMS, INC.

Issued

2023-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3125.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to potential electrical shocks and burns and injuries from shrapnel or concussive forces:  Company:  On, or about, January 13, 2023, employees who performed maintenance activities on or near energized/potentially energized electrical equipment were not provided with training related to electrical safety related work practices and personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, voltage rated gloves, fire resistive clothing, arc rated face shields, hard hats, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Issued

2023-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2344.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.100(a):  Employees working in areas where there was a possible danger of head injury from impact, or falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, were not protected by protective helmets:  Greenhouse Construction Area:  On, or about, January 13, 2023, employees who either worked in a scissors lift or on the ground level during the construction/assembly of the new greenhouse structure were not provided with and required to wear hardhats.

Issued

2023-02-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4687.00 · Current $2344.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1928.57(a)(6)(v):  Lock out of electrical power was not conducted prior to performing maintenance or service on farmstead equipment:  Potting Room:  On, or about, January 13, 2023, the electrical disconnect (circuit breaker) provided for the AgriNomix potting machine was not locked out while the sweeper motor was replaced.