OSHA Inspection: OLE MEXICAN FOODS, INC.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc.  On or about 6/14/2013, in the heat exchanger room, employees were exposed to trip hazards as drainage troughs (9" deep and 15" wide) were left uncovered as employees cleaned the room.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards.  On or about 6/14/2013, in the corn cook room, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 9'4" as the new addition to the platform was not equipped with guardrails.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening.  On or about 6/14/2013, employees were exposed to fall hazards of 11 feet as the Electrical platform in the flour line area had a ladder opening that was not equipped with guardrails.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9): Every floor hole into which persons cannot accidentally walk (on account of fixed machinery, equipment, or walls) was not protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide.   On 6/14/13, employees working on the corn cook platform were exposed to tripping hazards as holes in the platform around equipment were not guarded properly.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed.  On 6/14/13, employees working in the shipping department were exposed to emergency egress hazards as marked emergency exits were blocked and unavailable for use. Product on pallets blocked the emergency exit door preventing the door from opening.   No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

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.  On 6/14/13, in the Norcross production facility, employees performing service and maintenance to equipment were not utilizing lockout procedures when performing that work. During the OSHA inspection two instances of this deficiency were observed:  1 - at the Forumula Mixer on 6/17/2013 employees cleaned the mixer without utilizing lockout procedures.  2 - at Mixer #3 in the Corn Line production area on 6/20/2013 employees cleaned the mixer at the auger without utilizing lockout procedures.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.  On 6/14/13, in the Norcross production facility, employees performing service and maintenance to equipment did not apply locks for that work. Instances include:  1 - at the Formula Mixer on 6/17/2013 employees cleaned the mixer without lockout devices applied.   2 - at Mixer #3 in the Corn Line production area on 6/20/2013 employees cleaned the mixer at the auger without lockout devices applied.   3 - at the Corn Lines - employees routinely clean entire corn production lines on weekends and do not use lockout.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items of this section.  On or about 6/14/13, at the Norcross facility, the employer did not ensure all energies were identified on energy control procedures for equipment at the facility on which employees performed service and maintenance.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(B): The periodic inspection of the energy control procedure was not conducted to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified.  On 6/14/13, at the Norcross facility, the periodic inspection of the energy control program did not correct for deviations identified on the procedures in that all energies on equipment were not identified or how the energies would be controlled.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)(C): Where lockout was used for energy control, the periodic inspection did not include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.  On 6/14/2013, at the Norcross facility, the employer did not ensure the periodic inspection included a review of each employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,300 · Current $1,980 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.  On or about 6/14/13, at the Norcross facility, the employer did not ensure affected employees recieved instruction in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,600 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.  On or about 6/14/2013, in the production area, corn production lines had shaft ends that protruded 2 1/2" and were 3" in diameter and were not guarded.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $2,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed.  On 6/14/13, the employer did not ensure the Slide Conveyor Mounting machine chains and sprockets were guarded. The upper chain and sprocket is within 5' of floor levels and the lower chain is within 2 1/2' of floor levels.    No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i..    On 6/17/13, in the corn cook room, employees were using compressed air for cleaning purposes with a compressed air wands that measured 105 psi..     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $23,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS)(IDENTIFY MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT AND MISSING ELEMENTS)  On or about 6/14/13, at the Norcross facility, the employer did not ensure authorized employees received training in the recognition of hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy available and the methods/means necessary for energy isolation.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.  Ole Mexican Foods, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B), which was contained in OSHA inspection number315736645, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/12/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 6585 Crescent Drive, Norcross, Georgia.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $38,500 · Current $23,000 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.  On 6/14/2013, employees were not protected from point of operations and ingoing nip points on various equipment in the production area including:  In going nip points on corn lines 1-6, flour line conveyors, tostada line conveyors.  Point of operations on Dough Mixers 1, 3, and 5.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.  Ole Mexican Foods, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315736645, citation number1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/12/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 6585 Crescent Drive, Norcross, Georgia.

Issued

Dec 11, 2013

Abate by

Jan 8, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii): Lockout devices and tagout devices were not used for lockout and tagout purposes only.  On 6/14/13, in the Flour Line area of production, locks designated for lockout use purposes were used as facility locks on a water heater disconnect that had been removed from service.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).