OSHA Inspection: BIMBO BAKERIES USA

Issued

May 10, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2): Employees were exposed to Particulate Not Otherwise regulated in Table Z-1 which is also referenced in Table Z-3 under "Inert or Nuisance Dust" in excess of 15 mg/m3 (total) as an 8-hour Time Weighted Average concentration.   On or about January 7, 2013, a sanitation  employee who cleaned equipment on Line #2 and Line #4, was exposed to dust containing flour and other dry bread ingredients. Flour and other dry bread ingredients  are covered under particulates not otherwise regulated- total dust substance. The employee was exposed to particulates not otherwise regulated- total dust  at an 8-hour time-weighted-average (TWA) level of 28.27 mg/m3, 1.8 times the permissible exposure limit of 15 mg/m3. This limit is established to prevent baker's asthma, baker's dermatitis, eye and skin irritation,  and other respiratory illnesses. The exposure level was derived from one sample collected for 234 minutes on January 7, 2013. Zero exposure time was assumed for the unsampled period of 246 minutes.

Issued

May 10, 2013

Abate by

Aug 9, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1000(e): Feasible administrative or engineering controls were not determined and implemented to achieve compliance with the limits prescribed in 29 CFR 1910.1000(a) through (d).     On or about January 7, 2013, a sanitation employee who cleaned equipment on Line #2 and Line #4, was exposed to dust containing flour and other dry bread ingredients. Flour and other dry bread ingredients are covered under particulates not otherwise regulated- total dust substance. The employee was exposed to particulates not otherwise regulated- total dust  at an 8-hour time-weighted-average (TWA) level of 28.27 mg/m3, 1.8 times the permissible exposure limit of 15 mg/m3. This limit is established to prevent baker's asthma, baker's dermatitis, eye and skin irritation,  and other respiratory illnesses. The exposure level was derived from one sample collected for 234 minutes on January 7, 2013. Zero exposure time was assumed for the unsampled period of 246 minutes.

Issued

May 10, 2013

Abate by

May 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2): A respirator was not provided by the employer to each employee when such equipment was necessary to protect the health of the employee.   On or about January 3, 2013 and times prior thereto, a respirator was needed for sanitation employees who were provided dust masks that were not NIOSH approved. Employees used these dust masks for protection against flour and other bread ingredients.

Issued

May 10, 2013

Abate by

May 22, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(ii): The employer did not select and use a NIOSH-certified respirator in compliance with the conditions of its certification.   On or about January 7, 2013 and times prior thereto, a dust mask was provided for sanitation employees that was not NIOSH approved. Employees used these dust masks for protection against flour and other bread ingredients.

Issued

May 10, 2013

Abate by

Jun 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $2,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  The employer did not ensure that all electrical cords and cables were protected from direct pull of the terminal and/ or internal wiring by strain relief mechanisms. Employees working in the manufacturing facility with machines and other equipment requiring electrical equipment power were exposed to electrocution, fire hazards, and electrical shock hazards:    a. On or about January 2, 2013, in the Line #7 area, employees were exposed to a 110 volt powered port pilot solenoid valve, that had the power cord protective sleeve pulled out of the crimped clamp exposing the internal wiring. The power cord did not have a strain relief mechanism.    b. On or about January 3, 2013,  employees were exposed to a 120 volt powered Denester boat dropper machine on Line #7 (Minnesota Automation)  serial number B-9351 that did not have strain relief in place, exposing the employee to electrical hazards. The outer insulation on the cord was pulled away from the plug exposing the insulated conductors.