OSHA Inspection: AXIUM FOODS INC.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,951 · Current $1,366 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.  Fryer #1: Openings through which energized conductors entered conduit fittings were not effectively closed in the following locations:  a. 110v conductors entering main panel for heat exchanger  b. 208v conductors on the back of fryer  There is no documentation or certification required for this item.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1): Unqualified persons performed testing work on electric circuits or equipment.   During the month of March, 2013, maintenance employee(s) performed voltage testing on energized components and equipment up to 480v. Employee(s) were not "qualified" in that they did not have knowledge of all necessary electrical personal protective equipment to be worn for the prevention of shock and arc flash/blast injuries.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).   Abatement note:  Qualified persons shall be capable of working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE), insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools (see 1910.333(c)(2)).

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):   Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:       During the month of March 2013, maintenance employee(s) performed voltage testing on energized components and equipment up to 480v. All necessary electrical protective equipment, such as but not limited to the following, was not provided or utilized to protect against electrical shock and arc flash/blast injuries:   a) Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors.   b) Arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants or arc-rated coverall.      c) Arc-rated flash suit hood or balaclava.  c) Hearing protection (canal inserts).     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).         Abatement Note:  For compliance assistance, refer to NFPA 70E national consensus standard, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - 2012 Edition, www.NFPA.org.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees exposed to the danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts did not wear nonconductive head protection:  During the month of March 2013, maintenance employee(s) performed voltage testing on energized components and equipment up to 480v.  Nonconductive head protection was not provided or worn.   Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).  Abatement Note:  For compliance assistance, refer to NFPA 70E national consensus standard, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - 2012 Edition, www.NFPA.org.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face:    During the month of March 2013, maintenance employee(s) performed voltage testing on energized components and equipment up to 480v.  An arc-rated face shield was not provided or worn to protect the eyes and face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying debris.      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c)   Abatement Note:  For compliance assistance, refer to NFPA 70E national consensus standard, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace - 2012 Edition, www.NFPA.org.

Issued

Aug 12, 2013

Abate by

Sep 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  Entire Facility: The employer's written lockout/tagout program did not include machine-specific procedures for various machines and equipment located in the establishment including but not limited to motors, packaging machines, case erector, blueprint machine, compressors, fryers, and conveyors.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.19(d).