SOUTH BAY, FL —
OSHA Inspection: STAR FARMS CORP.
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of STAR FARMS CORP. in 26.60245 N, 80.71627 W, SOUTH BAY, FL 33493 (NAICS 111421). OSHA activity number 347373193.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- STAR FARMS CORP.
- Site address
- 26.60245 N, 80.71627 W
- City
- SOUTH BAY
- State
- FL
- ZIP
- 33493
- Mailing
- PO BOX 100, BELLE GLADE, FL 33430
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- 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
- 111421
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1928.57 A06
- Issued
- Jun 18, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $10,372 · Current $6,223 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1928.57(a)(6): Operating instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer did not instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he is or will be involved: a) On or about March 05, 2024, at Star Farms Corps Sod Planting Field - Section 2 (26.60245 N, 80.71627 W), the employer did not ensure every employee received instructions on the safe operation and servicing of the Custom-made Sod Planter (TR289 JD 6145 M Serial #: 1L06155MKJX910612) annually, exposing employees to an amputation injury.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6223.2
- — Z (S) $10372
1928.57 B02 I
- Issued
- Jun 18, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $14,518 · Current $10,163 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1928.57(b)(2)(i): The mesh or nip-points of all power-driven gears, belts, chains, sheaves, pulleys, sprockets, and idlers were not guarded. a) On or about March 05, 2024, at Star Farms Corps Sod Planting Field - Section 2 (26.60245 N, 80.71627 W), the employer did not provide machine guarding to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from caught-in hazards such as those created by ingoing nip points at the Sod Planter's moving parts due to inadequate guarding. The guard covering the chains of the Custom-made Sod Planter (TR289 JD 6145 M Serial #: 1L06155MKJX910612) had an opening of approximately 3.7 inches wide on the right side, exposing employees to an amputation injury. b) On or about March 05, 2024, at Star Farms Corps Sod Planting Field - Section 2 (26.60245 N, 80.71627 W), the employer did not provide machine guarding to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from caught-in hazards such as those created by ingoing nip points at the Sod Planter's moving parts due to inadequate guarding. The guard covering the chains of the Custom-made Sod Planter (TR289 JD 6145 M Serial #: 1L06155MKJX910612) had an opening of approximately 3.7 inches wide on the left side, exposing employees to an amputation injury.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $10162.6
- — Z (S) $14518
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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 347373193.
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