OSHA Inspection: HOLTHOUSE FARMS OF OHIO, INC.

Issued

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8017.00 · Current $4810.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:    a.) On or about July 28, 2016, the employer did not ensure that the 1985 Nissan fork truck was removed from service when the starter switch was malfunctioning.  The forklift was started by a mechanic, but was not able to be shut off, and thus had to remain running even when not in use.

Issued

2016-10-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-10-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8017.00 · Current $4810.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0560

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:      1.) On or about July 28, 2016 the employer failed to train employees on the elements of a written hazard communication program including the hazards of the chemicals in their work area.  Employees were exposed to hazards from carbon monoxide gas from the exhaust of a propane powered forklift used in the facility.