OSHA Inspection: TUSCAN

Issued

Sep 17, 2002

Abate by

Oct 15, 2002

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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,
employees are exposed to falling hazard, created by moving parts of a
chain conveyor:
a- Refrigeration Room "B" Box Area - Chain Conveyor:   Means were not
provided
to prevent employee(s) from falling while pulling stacks of crates into the
Refrigeration Room.   Means to include but not limited to:  1) stopping
the conveyor;
2)  notifying someone in the event of an accident or emergency; etc.
Observed
5/22/02.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazard is to establish and implement the following procedure:
1- Provide means of communication for employees working in isolated areas,
e.g., audible alarms, flashing lights or similar visual warnings, etc. The
system must have the capability to be heard over plant noise and throughout
the facility to ensure employees receive emergency assistance as soon as
possible.
2- All employees must be trained on the correct use of the system
implemented.  All training must be documented and updated when necessary.
3- Employees must be instructed and trained not to stand or ride on the
conveyor.  The training must be enforced to ensure that employees exercise
safe track/conveyor operating practices.
4- Place appropriate warning signs, e.g., no standing, near moving
track(s).
5- Conveyors that have controls that are remote from the actual operation
area
must be equipped with emergency stopping devices, e.g., emergency STOP
buttons, or other approved devices.
6- Train employees on the use of the stopping device(s).
7- Perform inspections on all emergency stopping device(s) at predetermined
intervals and document inspection findings.
REFERENCE:   The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Standards
for
Conveyors and Related Equipment:   ASME B20.1990 - Control Station Rule
5.11.2(b);
Rule 5.11.2(c) and Operations Rule 5.12.

Issued

Sep 17, 2002

Abate by

Dec 6, 2002

Penalty

Initial $4,500

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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,
employees are exposed to falling hazard, created by moving parts of a
chain conveyor:
a)  Refrigeration Room "B" Box Area - Chain conveyor:   Means were not
provided
to ensure that employee(s) had adequate floor space, so that they would
not have to
stand on the conveyor track, while pulling stacks of crates into the
Refrigeration
Room.    Observed 5/21/02.
REFERENCE: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Standard
for Conveyors and Related Equipment; ASME B20.1-1990; Rule 5.12(d), Rule
5.12(f) and 29 CFR 1918.64(l)(2).
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to:
1)  Enforce safe track/conveyor operating practices and ensure employees
stay off
moving track.
2)  Place appropriate warning signs, (i.e. no standing) near moving track.

Issued

Sep 17, 2002

Abate by

May 22, 2002

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,375 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  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,
employees are exposed to falling hazard, created by moving parts of a
chain conveyor:
a/   Refrigeration Room "B" Box Area - Chain Conveyor:   Means, e.g.,
emergency
"STOP" device was not provided on the conveyor, to prevent the employee(s)
from
being exposed to the moving parts while pulling stacks of crates into the
Refrigeration
Room.    Observed 5/21/02.
REFERENCE:  The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Standards
for Conveyors and Related Equipment; ASME B20.1-1990, Rule 5.11(c) and CFR
1918.64(l)(3)
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to:
1) Equip remotely controlled chain conveyors with emergency stopping
devices (i.e.
emergency stop buttons, pull cords) along conveyor route.
2) Train employees on device use.
3) Perform inspections on all emergency stopping device(s) at
predetermined intervals
and document inspection findings.