OSHA Inspection: HILLANDALE FARMS

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $10152.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 01701480

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that they were exposed to caught in and atmospheric hazards when entering confined spaces:   Hillandale Farms doing business as Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC located at 9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio 43526.  On or about May 2, 2022, employees entering the pits of the dugout and doghouse for cleaning and maintenance tasks were exposed to caught in hazards associated with unguarded nip points of running conveyors and atmospheric hazards associated with the decomposition of chicken manure.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $10152.00 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that they were exposed to hazards associated with falls up to approximately seventeen and half feet.  Hillandale Farms, doing business as, Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC at the site location of  9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio, 43526:   On or about May 2, 2022, employees accessing the scrappers of the cross conveyors to perform maintenance, make adjustments to the belt tracking, or to observe the running belts in Manure Barn D were exposed to hazards associated with falls of approximately  17.5 feet.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $10152.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):   Hillandale Farms doing business as Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC. located at 9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio 43526.  On or about May 2, 2022 the employer did not develop and implement elements of a written hazards communication program for employee exposed to chemical hazards in the work place. Employees performing maintenance operations in the chicken barns and manure sheds were exposed to hazards associated with chicken manure and 221 Moly Ultra NLGI 1 and 2 Lubricants such, as but not limited to, irritation to eyes, nose, and throat, pulmonary edema, cough, and fertility damage.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 0170

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:  Hillandale Farms doing business as Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC. located at 9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio 43526.  On or about May 2, 2022 the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area. Employees performing maintenance operations in the chicken barns and manure sheds were exposed to hazards associated with chicken manure and 221 Moly Ultra NLGI 1 and 2 Lubricants such, as but not limited to, irritation to eyes, nose, and throat, pulmonary edema, cough, and fertility damage.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $10152.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1928.57(a)(6): Operating instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he is or will be involved, including at least the following safe operating practices:  I) Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation per 1928.57(a)(6)(i); II) Permit no riders on farm field equipment other than persons required for instruction or assistance in machine operation per 1928.57(a)(6)(ii); III) Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing, adjusting, cleaning, or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment per 1928.57(a)(6)(iii); IV) Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating the machine per 1928.57(a)(6)(iv); and, V) Lock out electrical power before performing maintenance or service on farmstead equipment per 1928.57(a)(6)(v).   Hillandale Farms doing business as Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC located at 9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio 43526.    On or about May 2, 2022, the employer did not initially instruct employees in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment (including conveyors) to, among others, ensure safeguarding of operating machinery and safe distance from it during normal production. Safe practices for maintenance and servicing of equipment, including electrical power de-energization (lockout) were not established.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14502.00 · Current $10152.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1928.57(a)(7): Methods of guarding. Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, each employer shall protect employees from coming into contact with hazards created by moving machinery parts as follows:   I) Through the installation and use of a guard or shield or guarding by location per 1928.57(a)(7)(i); and,  II) Whenever a guard or shield or guarding by location is infeasible, by using a guardrail or fence per 1928.57(a)(7)(ii).  Hillandale Farms doing business as Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC located at 9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio 43526.    On or about May 2, 2022, the employer did not protect employees from coming into contact with unguarded in-going nip points created between the rollers and belts, by means of physical barrier guards or safeguarded locations. Employees were accessing cross and incline conveyors in the upper level of Manure Barn D to perform maintenance, make adjustments to the belt tracking and alignment, or to observe the running belts and rollers.

Issued

2022-10-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-01-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1928.57(c)(2)(i):The mesh or nip-points of all power driven gears, belts, chains, sheaves, pulleys, sprockets, and idlers were not guarded:  Hillandale Farms doing business as Hillandale Farms Ohio, LLC located at 9715 Rosedale Road in Hicksville, Ohio 43526.    On or about May 2, 2022, the employer did not ensure nip-points of belts and rollers were guarded. Employees were accessing cross and incline conveyors in the upper level of Manure Barn D to perform maintenance, make adjustments to the belt tracking and alignment, or to observe the running belts and rollers.