OSHA Inspection: SIMPLOT MEAT PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

1999-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2000-02-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 the hazards of operating and working in/on an
unsafe freight
elevator:
(a)Plant: On or about 20 May 1999, and at times prior thereto, employees
were
exposed to the hazards of an elevator that did not meet the requirements
of the
American Standards Association Safety Code for Elevators (ASA A17.1-1937):
1. The freight elevator was not installed in a fire-resistant hoistway.
(See
RULE 100 a.)
2. Fire-resistance doors were not provided at all landing openings.  (See
RULE 100 b.)
3. The electrical interlock did not prevent employees from opening the gate
when the elevator car was outside the landing zone.  NOTE: Section 3
defines
the landing zone as within 18 inches above or below the landing.  (See RULE
121 a. 2.)
4. Hoistway doors and gates were not installed and therefore, could not
guard
the full width and height of landing openings.(See RULE 124 d.)
5. The elevator car was not enclosed with solid metal enclosures to a
height of
at least 6 feet.  (See RULE 212 a.)  The car gates and doors did not guard
the
full opening to a height of 6 feet.  (See RULE 212 g.)
6. An elevator car safety or safeties was not provided or attached to the
car
frame. The safety or safeties must be capable of stopping and sustaining
the
car. (See RULE 215 a.)  The guide rails shall be capable of withstanding
the
application of the safety for a fully loaded car. (See RULE 200 b. 2.)
(b)Plant: On or about 20 May 1999, and at times prior thereto, employees
were
exposed to the hazards of an elevator that was not properly inspected per
the
requirements of the American Society of Mechanic Engineers Inspectors'
Manual for Electric Elevators (ASME A17.2.1-1997.):
1. The cable hoist drum located in the elevator machine room was cracked
and
the elevator had not been placed out-of-service.
(See 2.18.1)
2. The employer had not conducted a comprehensive periodic annual
inspection by a competent person.
NOTE: Only items required by ASA 17.1-1937 shall be subject to inspection
in accordance with ASME A17.2.2-1997
Note: Abatement certification and supporting documentation are required
for this item.

Issued

1999-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-07-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Issued

1999-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-07-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

Issued

1999-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-07-09 00:00:00

Issued

1999-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-07-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

Issued

1999-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-07-02 00:00:00

Issued

1999-06-28 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-07-02 00:00:00