OSHA Inspection: C & F PACKING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Sep 16, 2011

Abate by

Oct 7, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    The employer failed to ensure that lockout devices, such as a means to secure the pneumatic pressure on equipment, were applied to machines during servicing, sanitation and maintenance operations.    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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 16, 2011

Abate by

Oct 7, 2011

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(6): Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that have been lockedout or tagged out, the authorized employee did not verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished:    The employer failed to ensure that prior to starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out, that the authorized employee verified that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment had been completed successfully.     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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 16, 2011

Abate by

Jan 20, 2012

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:     The employer failed to ensure that all points of operation and other rotating parts on machinery such as the T-Sizer 120-81 and T-Sizer 110-15 in the Grinding Room, were properly guarded to prevent injury.     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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Sep 16, 2011

Abate by

Nov 7, 2011

Penalty

Initial $18,000 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    The employer did not provide suitable facilities for the quick drenching or flushing of the eyes for immediate emergency use where employees may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials during the servicing of powered industrial vehicles at in areas such as the Shipping Dock.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.      C & F Packing Co. Inc, was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard, 29 CFR 1910.151(c), which was contained in OSHA Inspections Number 314420415, Citation 1, Item 5, issued on October 19, 2010, with respect to the workplace at 515 Park Ave., Lake Villa, Illinois.