OSHA Inspection: DOUG INGRAM & SON NURSERY, LLC

Issued

2025-01-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-02-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11585.00 · Current $6951.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8330

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 not protected from the hazard of high heat while performing job duties.  a) On or about and at times prior to August 01, 2024, employees were exposed to the hazard of high heat from direct sunlight during the performance of their job duties, including weeding and loading/unloading plants for 8-9 hours. The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) ranged from 31.81? to 32.86? (89.26?-91.15?) while working in direct sunlight performing moderate manual labor and wearing wide-brim hats, long sleeves, and long pants. Such exposures are likely to lead to the development of serious heat-related illnesses such as, but not limited to, heat cramps, heat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Issued

2025-01-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $4966.00 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 punctures, and laceration hazards.  a) On or about August 01, 2024, at 16775 SW 288th Street, Homestead, FL 33030, the employer did not provide hand protection for employees exposed to punctures, and laceration hazards while weeding and lifting plants with sharp points.

Issued

2024-08-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1613.00 · Current $968.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i): The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date:  a) On or about March 02, 2024, at 16775 SW 288th Street Homestead, FL 33030, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses or equivalent form, for calendar year 2023 on or before March 02, 2024. The establishment employed 48 employees during calendar year 2023 and was classified under NAICS code 111421.