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Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 315451484
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,600.00
Current Penalty: $4,480.00
Issuance Date: 11/10/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 11/18/2011
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2012 | $4,480.00 | 11/18/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/10/2011 | $5,600.00 | 11/18/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: HEAT
North Carolina General Statue 95-129(01) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: 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 exposed to heat- related hazards: a) Poultry laying operation located at 180 Sanderson Lane, Magnolia, NC, 28453 employees were overexposed to hot and humid conditions while gathering turkey eggs from inside turkey houses. One employee died from hyperthermia on July 13, 2011. Abatement note: One feasible abatement among others is to train employees in the control of heat stress and recognition, prevention, and treatment of heat related illness. Guidelines for the prevention of heat related disorders include but are not limited to those published by the Centers for disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National AG Safety Database(NASD), National Institute of Occupational safety and Health (NIOSH), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Examples of these feasible and acceptable methods include ,but are not limited to: 1. Developing a heat stress training program to inform employees about the effects of heat stress and how to recognize heat related symptoms and prevent heat induced illnesses. 2. Training employees to stay hydrated by drinking 5 to 7 ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes throughout the work day and avoiding drinks with caffeine, alcohol, and large amounts of sugar. 3. Instructing employees to wear light colored, loose fitting clothing made of breathable fabric such as cotton. 4. Implementing a screening program to determine any casual factors that may increase the employee's heat illness susceptibility. 5. Utilizing an acclimation program for new employees or employees returning to work from absences of three or more days. 6. Specifying procedures to be followed for heat related emergencies. 7. Making provisions so that first aid can be administered immediately to employees displaying symptoms of heat related illness. 8. Emergency response procedures developed and implemented.