Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 D02 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1813772.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,768.00
Current Penalty: $6,383.00
Issuance Date: 07/15/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 07/31/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/19/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/19/2025 | $6,383.00 | 07/31/2025 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2025 | $12,768.00 | 07/31/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): Fry Foods, Inc. - Tiffin, Ohio: On or about March 26, 2025, the required workplace hazard assessment did not include a documented hazard assessment with written certification that identified the person certifying the workplace evaluation and date of the hazard assessment. Employees who work in the freezer storage areas were exposed to cold stress injury/illnesses such as, but not limited to, frostbite, hypothermia, and chilblain. 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.