OSHA Inspection: PLATTE VALLEY PET FOOD, INC.

Issued

2012-11-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1360.00 · Current $952.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operators performance was not conducted at least once every three years:    1110 E. 2nd, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Processing): Employees were allowed to operate a Nissan forklift without their performance being evaluated at least once every three years.     Abatement certification is required for this violation.  Abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation.

Issued

2012-11-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  One or more methods of machine guarding was 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:    1110 2nd, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Processing): The employer did not ensure that adequate machine guarding was provided on machinery including, but not limited to;     1)	The Slicer  2)	Auger in the floor    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.

Issued

2012-11-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):  Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    1110 E. 2nd, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Processing): The employer did not ensure that a pulley was adequately guarded on the slicer.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.

Issued

2012-11-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):                                                                     1110 E. 2nd, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Processing): The employer did not ensure that the inclined belt was adequately guarded on the slicer.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed.

Issued

2012-11-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):  Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    1110 E. 2nd, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Processing): Electrical wires were exposed on an electrical junction box that was being used to power the slicer.      Abatement certification is required for this violation.  Abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation.

Issued

2012-11-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1190.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:                                                                 1110 E. 2nd, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Processing): The employer did not ensure that a flexible cord on the slicer had proper strain relief.    Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation.

Issued

2012-11-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-01-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $340.00 · Current $238.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301)   or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:    1110 E. 2nd, Scottsbluff, NE 69361  (Site-wide): The employer did not ensure that the a recordable injury dated 8/2/2012 was documented on the OSHA Form 300 or its equivalent, for the calendar year 2012 were kept by the establishment as required by the regulation.     Abatement certification is required for this violation.  Abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation.