OSHA Inspection: OHIO FARMS PACKING COMPANY LTD

Issued

Jan 31, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,296 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a) On or about October 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure that each employee working off a 51.5-inch platform with unprotected edges in the Harvest Department was protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):

Issued

Jan 31, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $9,331 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:   a) On or about October 24, 2023, where employees maintaining equipment, including but not limited to the 3M-Matic 7000r3 Pro (Serial Number 30496) in the Packaging Department, and HANTOVER 100 HIDEPULLER in the Harvest Department were exposed to the release of potential electrical (240volts-480volts), hydraulic and pneumatic energy; the employer did not ensure that procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy were developed, documented and utilized.

Issued

Jan 31, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,372 · Current $10,372

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a) On or about October 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees operating the NORD Gear Corporation 6382SCP auger on the North side of the facility were protect from rotating parts from the auger when inspecting the auger and the trash.

Issued

Jan 31, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,518 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) On or about October 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees operating the COZZINE HG46 Sharpening System in the Harvest Department were protected at the point of operation from rotating parts, and flying chips/sparks while sharpening knives without a guard covering the honing/edging or grinding wheels.

Issued

Jan 31, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,222 · Current $3,733 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a) On or about October 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure the Stanley Electric Tools bench grinder (serial number G9679C) used by maintenance employees in the weld shop had a work rest with a maximum opening of one eighth inch.

Issued

Jan 31, 2024

Abate by

Mar 19, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,296 · Current $4,978 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire.  a) On or about October 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure that oxygen cylinders were stored away from acetylene (highly combustible material) in the welding shop.

Issued

Jan 31, 2024

Abate by

Apr 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,296 · Current $4,978 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) On or about October 24, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were provided electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected while troubleshooting electrical equipment and/or machines to include but not limited to the Super-E industrial motors exposing the employees to voltages to include but not limited to 120-volts up to 480-volts.