Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

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 and pinch-point hazards: a. Green Circle Growers, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about December 6, 2019, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from hazards associated with the moving crane, located above the Plant 4 Young Plant room. Maintenance employees who accessed the crane for repair were exposed to pinch point and struck-by hazards in that the crane's energy sources were not isolated prior to accessing the hazard area. b. Green Circle Growers, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about January 7, 2020, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from hazards associated with moving tables and trains located in the orchid growing range. Employees working in the area to perform tasks such as, but not limited to, repairing wheel brackets on tables and maintaining air filters located under tables, were exposed to crushing injuries in that energy sources were not controlled by employees prior to conducting the maintenance tasks. 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.