OSHA Inspection: PECO FOODS OF BROOKSVILLE, INC

Issued

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):   The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  (a) Throughout the facility - On or about February 6, 2013, the employer did not conduct periodic inspection that included a review between the inspector and the employee performing the lockou/tagout.

Issued

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii):   The periodic inspection certification of energy control procedures did not contain the required documentation on identification of the machine or equipment, inspection date, employees included, and the person performing the inspection:   (a) Throughout the facility - On or about February 6, 2013, the employer did not conduct periodic inspection certification of energy control procedures that identified the equipment and employees performing the lockout.

Issued

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(h)(4):   Hook(s) did not meet the manufactures requirements:  (a) Maintenance room - On or about February 6, 2013, the safety latch was missing on the overhead crane in the maintenance shop.

Issued

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2):   The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  (a) Maintenance room - On or about February 6, 2013, the overhead crane was not inspected frequently to observe that the safety latch was missing.

Issued

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):   Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions or effectively closed:  (a) Tub washer and equipment room - On or about February 6, 2013, the conduit on the washer was loose from the fitting and exposing the conductors to abrasions and water.  (b) Tub washer and equipment room - On or about February 6, 2013, the conduit between the control cabinet and the dis-connect was too short and the opening was not effectively closed.

Issued

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):   Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  (a) Tub washer and equipment room - On or about February 6, 2013, an unused opening on a wall mounted dis-connect was not closed to prevent water or employee's fingers from entering the box.

Issued

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):   All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.  (a) MDM room - On or about February 6, 2013, the cover plate on a junction box to a hydraulic pump on the dump lift was deteriorated and fell off.

Issued

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i):   Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:  (a) Hand de-bone line - On or about February 6, 2013, a gear box and motor had a 1.25 diameter shaft extending out 1.75 from the gear box with a key way slot.  PECO FOODS OF BROOKSVILLE, INC WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 1910.219(c)(4)(i) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 311418776 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 6, ISSUED ON 03/18/2009, WITH A FINAL ORDER DATE OF 04/10/2009, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 559 WEST MAIN, BROOKSVILLE, MS 39739.

Issued

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  (a) Thigh line - On or about February 6, 2013, the metal detector had a defective strain relief on the flexible cord.

Issued

2013-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5):   The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the identity and appropriate hazard warnings regarding the chemicals contained therein:  (a) Outside storage tank of ammonia - On or about February 6, 2013, the ammonia tank was not labeled with the identity and the hazard warning of the chemical.