OBERLIN, OH —
OSHA Inspection: GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS, INC. in 15650 ST. RT. 511, OBERLIN, OH 44074 (NAICS 111422). OSHA activity number 346646227.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- GREEN CIRCLE GROWERS, INC.
- Site address
- 15650 ST. RT. 511
- City
- OBERLIN
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 44074
- Mailing
- 15650 ST. RT. 511, OBERLIN, OH 44074
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 111422
- Employees
- 100
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01 I
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 29, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $7,590 · Current $3,036 Reduced
0430
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i):When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the associated hazards. On or about April 20th, 2023 the employer did not select the appropriate type of PPE to protect employees from hazards associated with the use of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). The employer conducted a PPE hazard assessment for the laborers in the tray washing area located in plant 6 handling MEK when removing ink from the trays, however, did not select appropriate gloves to protect against dermal exposure to MEK such as but not limited to skin irritation, redness, rash, and burning.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3036
- — Z (S) $7590
1910.138 B
- Issued
- Aug 4, 2023
- Abate by
- Aug 29, 2023
- Penalty
- Initial $7,590 · Current $3,036 Reduced
0430
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.138(b): The employer did not base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand protection relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of use, and the hazards and potential hazards identified: On or about April 20th, 2023, the employer did not provide appropriate hand protection for employees tasked with using MEK for ink removal processes in the tray washing area in plant 6, in that the efficacy of the gloves provided was compromised in that the permeability associated with MEK use is ineffective due to the nitrile composition of the gloves. This exposed employees to potential illnesses such as but not limited to skin irritation, redness, rash, and burning.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3036
- — Z (S) $7590
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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 346646227.
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