OSHA returned to a food manufacturing facility and found previously cited hazards had reoccurred, the management of the business took an unusual step and told OSHA the company accepted responsibility for the safety and health hazards and signed a pre-citation settlement agreement with OSHA on Jan. 15. OSHA cited the business, which manufactures frozen foods sold under several brand names for four repeated, three serious, and three other-than-serious safety and health violations.
In its settlement, the business will pay penalties of $100,000. In addition, the agreement includes extensive enhancements and commitments for safety and health improvements. Here are the citations: