OSHA Inspection: ROB'S HORST PACKING LLC

Issued

Apr 18, 2024

Abate by

May 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $1,106 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.38(b):An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review:  On or about February 27, 2024, where employees would be required to evacuate in the event of an emergency, the employer had not developed and implemented a written emergency action plan and train employees how to safely evacuate in the event of a fire.

Issued

Apr 18, 2024

Abate by

May 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $2,212 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE);   On or about February 27, 2024, the employer failed to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present. Employees are working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to Sparclean Rinse Aid II, Sani-T-10 Plus and Sun Brite 5.25% Bleach.

Issued

Apr 18, 2024

Abate by

May 14, 2024

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:  On or about February 27, 2024, the employer failed to provide adequate training for employees who are required to wear personal protective equipment in the workplace.  Required personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to face shield, rubber aprons, rubber gloves, and nitrile gloves.  Employees are working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to Sparclean Rinse Aid II, Sani-T-10 Plus and Sun Brite 5.25% Bleach.

Issued

Apr 18, 2024

Abate by

May 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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.   On or about February 27, 2024, the employer failed to require all employees to utilize eye protection for employees working with but not limited to Sparclean Rinse Aid II, Sani-T-10 Plus and Sun Brite 5.25% Bleach.

Issued

Apr 18, 2024

Abate by

May 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $2,212 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  On or about February 27, 2024, the employer did not have a plumbed emergency eyewash station and emergency shower on the production floor.  Employees are exposed to but not limited to Sparclean Rinse Aid II, Sani-T-10 Plus and Sun Brite 5.25% Bleach.

Issued

Apr 18, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,452 · Current $2,581 Reduced

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:  On or about February 27, 2024, the employer failed to ensure employees operating the Biro Vertical Band Saw were protected from the point of operation (saw blade) by effective machine guarding. The employer failed to maintain the saw blade guard was in contact with or is less than 1/4 inch from the material while operating the saw.

Issued

Apr 18, 2024

Abate by

May 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $5,531 · Current $2,212 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   On or about February 27, 2024, the employer did not implement and maintain a written hazard communication program at the site.  Employees are working with but not limited to Sparclean Rinse Aid II, Sani-T-10 Plus and Sun Brite 5.25% Bleach.

Issued

Apr 18, 2024

Abate by

May 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  On or about February 27, 2024, the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees about the hazards associated with working hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Sparclean Rinse Aid II, Sani-T-10 Plus and Sun Brite 5.25% Bleach at their initial assignment and when a new chemical was introduced.

Issued

Apr 18, 2024

Abate by

May 14, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.145(c)(3):Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):  On or about February 27, 2024, the employer did not have a safety instruction sign "Band Saw Safety Guidelines" for the Biro Vertical Band Saw posted in the vicinity of the machine  in easy view of operator.

Issued

Apr 18, 2024

Abate by

Jun 28, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  On or about February 27, 2024, the employer had not trained or evaluated employees who operate an electric pallet jack on a daily basis.