OSHA Inspection: DELFT BLUE

Issued

Jan 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    a) On or about 1/15/2013, In the processing room:  Three meat transferring conveyors had unguarded pinch points.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jan 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blade guard(s) were not provided where the periphery of the blades was less than seven feet from the floor or working level:    a) On or about 1/15/2013, In the Compressor/Chemical room:  Air handlers had unguarded fan blades.    Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jan 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a) On or about 1/15/2013, In the processing room: Metal cased scale was not provided with a path to ground.     Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jan 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:    a) On or about 1/15/2013, In the processing room: Electrical panel was in use that was not rated for a damp or wet location.     Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jan 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:    a) On or about 1/15/2013, In the processing room: Electrical receptacle boxes not rated for wet or damp location were in used.     Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:    a) On or about 1/15/2013, Throughout the facility: The employer had not verified that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification to determine if hazards are present. Employees may be exposed to eye and skin contact with corrosives materials.     Abatement certification is required for these items.

Issued

Jan 29, 2013

Abate by

Feb 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    a) On or about 1/15/2013, In the electric room:  Extension cords were being used in place of permanent wiring to power equipment.    b) On or about 1/15/2013, In the processing Area:  Extension cords were being used in place of permanent wiring to power equipment.    Abatement certification is required for these items.