OSHA Inspection: HOOK'S CHEESE COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2026-04-16

Abate by

2026-05-07

Penalty

Initial $3547 · Current $2000 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):  1) On or about March 31, 2026, employees accessing the storage area above Cave 1 were not protected from fall hazards greater than 8 feet.   2) On or about March 31, 2026, employees accessing storage area(s) above Cave 3 and/or Cave 4  were not protected from fall hazards greater than 8 feet.

Issued

2026-04-16

Abate by

2026-04-30

Penalty

Initial $3547 · Current $2000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary, whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:  On or about March 31, 2026, protective equipment, including eyewear, was not used when hazards capable of causing injury and/or impairment were encountered, such as when employees handled chemicals including Liquid Assault degreaser, liquid bleach, and/or Microlox Special 50 LF in the Intake Area.

Issued

2026-04-16

Abate by

2026-06-01

Penalty

Initial $3547 · Current $2000 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 March 31, 2026, employees exposed to corrosive materials, including acid(s) such as Microlox Special 50 LF, were not provided suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes within the work area for immediate emergency use in the Intake Area and Production Area.

Issued

2026-04-16

Abate by

2026-05-07

Penalty

Initial $2837 · Current $1500 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 March 31, 2026, the employer did not develop a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) will be met prior to employees handling chemicals including Microlox Special 50 LF, Assault Liquid alkaline cleaner, and/or liquid bleach.

Issued

2026-04-16

Abate by

2026-05-07

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used:  On or about March 31, 2026, the employer did not ensure that employees were provided training on the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, such as appropriate personal protective equipment to be used, prior to handling chemicals such as Microlox Special 50 LF, Assault Liquid alkaline cleaner, and/or liquid bleach.