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OSHA Inspection: BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY OF ALABAMA, LLC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY OF ALABAMA, LLC. in 5014 HWY 84 E, COWARTS, AL 36321 (NAICS 311511). OSHA activity number 339116956.

What this inspection record means

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Site address
5014 HWY 84 E
City
COWARTS
State
AL
ZIP
36321
Mailing
5014 HWY 84 E, COWARTS, AL 36321
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
311511
Employees
140
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

5(a)(1)

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 31, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,251 · Current $3,251
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  (a)  In The cooler room:  On June 13, 2013 and at times prior to; the employer failed to furnish a place of employment that was free from recognized hazards in that the employer failed to ensure that all employees used a seat belt when operating powered industrial trucks.
Recent events (1)
  • · Z (S) $3251

1910.178 L04 III

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 31, 2013
Abate by
Aug 12, 2013
Penalty
Initial $4,500 · Current $4,500
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:  (a)  In the cooler room: On June 13, 2013 and at times prior to; the employer failed to conduct an evaluation of each powered industrial operator at least once in three years.
Recent events (1)
  • · Z (S) $4500

1910.215 B09

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 31, 2013
Abate by
Aug 8, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,600 · Current $3,600
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   (a)  In the maintenance shop:  On June 13, 2013 and at times prior to; the employer failed to ensure that the tongue guard of the JET pedestal grinder did not exceed one fourth inch, exposing the operators to struck-by hazards from a disintegrating wheel that rotates at 3450 rpm.
Recent events (1)
  • · Z (S) $3600

1910.305 B02 I

Serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 31, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,251 · Current $3,251
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   (a)  In the cooler room:  On June 13, 2013 and at times prior to; the employer failed to ensure that the cover for the 240 VAC, 3 phase drive chain motor was secured, exposing employees working in the cooler to arc blast hazards.
Recent events (1)
  • · Z (S) $3251

1910.37 A04

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Jul 31, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times:  (a)  The exit sign over the door to the receiving area:  On June 13, 2013 and at times prior to; the employer failed to ensure that the exit sign over the door remained illuminated as required by this standard.
Recent events (1)
  • · Z (O) $0

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