OSHA Inspection: TRIUMPH FOODS, LLC

Issued

Apr 25, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,750 · Current $2,625 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk was not guarded:    a)  On, or at dates prior to March 13, 2013, maintenance employees were exposed to a fall hazard because an elevated work platform, near the Gam table, did not have a not have a gate, guardrail system, or cover of standard strength to provide protection from falling through the opening created by the attached access ladder.    Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Apr 25, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,750 · Current $1,875 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii): Frequent Inspection: Monthly inspection of overhead crane load hooks, with a certification record which included the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and an identifier of the hook which was inspected, was not performed.      (a)  On, or at dates prior to March 13, 2013, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard from possible failure of load hooks because monthly inspections for deformities or cracks were not accomplished or documented.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Apr 25, 2013

Abate by

Apr 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,188 · Current $1,594 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i) Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings shall be protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter shall be effectively closed.    a)  On, or at dates prior to, March 13, 2013, employees were exposed to hazard of electrical shock because a metal conduit fitting had pulled away from an electrical box located inside, and near the entrance to, the levels cooler area.      Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.

Issued

Apr 25, 2013

Abate by

Apr 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,913 · Current $956 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:     a)  On, or at dates prior to, March 13, 2013, employees were exposed to hazard of electrical shock because the outer insulation of electrical conductors had pulled free from its device or fitting on a wall mounted fan near the livestock holding pen.      b)  Flexible cord entering a junction box near the jawl line reconditioning sink on the cut floor did not have appropriate fitting to prevent pull on terminal screws.          Abatement Note: Abatement certification is not required for this item.