OSHA Inspection: KURT WEISS GREENHOUSES OF NEW YORK, INC.

Issued

2019-03-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13260.00 · Current $11271.00 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 struck-by hazards from vehicles:    a) Worksite, 550 Chapman Blvd. in Manorville, NY: Greenhouse laborers were not prohibited from walking through areas with vehicular traffic while moving and retrieving carts. Trucks enter these areas to drop off carts and pick up deliveries. Greenhouse laborers are exposed to struck-by hazards from vehicular traffic, including when vehicles are backing up with limited visibility to the rear; on or about 9/26/18.    Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.