OSHA Inspection: KENOSHA BEEF INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Oct 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C):  The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them:    On or about May 16, 2012, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the lockout procedures did not include specific steps to be followed for the removal of the lockout devices.

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Oct 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.    On or about May 16, 2012, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the procedures for lockout did not include steps for testing to determine and verify the effectiveness of the lockout procedures.

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Oct 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(C)(1): Lockout devices were not substantial enough to prevent removal without the use of excessive force or unusual techniques, such as with the use of bolt cutters or other metal cutting tools:    On or about June 16, 2012, employees were exposed to amputation hazards when the locks for both areas in the Wendy's department had been keyed for the same key.  Once an area was cleared to remove the locks from the equipment, the key was then available for use in the second area whether or not the work was complete and the area cleared to remove the locks.  This situation was also possible in the frozen areas.

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Oct 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Safety of equipment was not determined using considerations for electrical insulation:    On or about June 16, 2012, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when damaged electrical cords on portable equipment in the Wendy's department had been repaired using electrical tape.

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Oct 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    On or about June 16, 2012, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when electrical cords on portable equipment in the Wendy's department had not been protected from damage.

Issued

Sep 19, 2012

Abate by

Oct 11, 2012

Penalty

Initial $22,000 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s)    On or about March, 2012, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when pallet jacks that had been identified as having problems such as, but not limited to, no brakes and wheel problems were not taken out of service in the Frozen, Shipping/Receiving, and Wendy's departments.    Kenosha Beef International, Ltd. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313523789, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on November 18, 2009, with respect to a workplace located at 3111 152nd. Avenue, Kenosha, WI  53144.