OSHA Inspection: AFFILIATED FOODS INC.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $3,400

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 August 14, 2013, employees were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a storage structure, 8 feet above the floor was guarded by a standard guard rail system.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(iv): The top of the ladder was not placed with the two rails supported, unless equipped with a single support attachment:     On or about August 14, 2013, employees were exposed to fall hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the the top two rails were supported.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,105 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:     On or about August 14, 2013, employees were exposed to fire hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a door used as an exit door was not obstructed.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,105 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:     On or about August 14, 2013, employees were exposed to chemical hazards in that the employer did not ensure an eye wash station was provided for employees to drench their eyes.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,105 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:     On or about August 14, 2013, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a drill press was secured to the floor.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,105 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    On or about August 14, 2013, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that work rest was adjusted closely to the abrasive wheel at a maximum opening pf one-eighth inch.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,105 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:     On or about August 14, 2013, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that oxygen and acetylene cylinders were secured.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(iv): Valve protection caps, where cylinders were designed to accept caps, were not always in place, hand-tight, except when cylinders were in use or connected for use:     On or about August 14, 2013, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that valve protection caps for the oxygen and acetylene cylinders were in place.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:    On or about August 14, 2013, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that oxygen and acetylene cylinders were not stored at a minimum of 20 feet apart.         a) Oxygen and acetylene cylinders stored together in the welding shop on the east end of the dry good warehouse.         b) Oygen and acetylene cylinders stored together in the north engine room.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $2,380 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:     On or about August 14, 2013, a General Electric power strip was being used to provide electric current to a Heat Buster fan exposing employees to electric hazards.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,100 · Current $3,570 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:     On or about August 14, 2013, employees plugged an order selector sheet machine into an outlet below an electrical panel box without a cover exposing employees to electric hazards.

Issued

Jan 29, 2014

Abate by

Feb 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): On every building or other structure, or part thereof, used for mercantile, business, industrial or storage purposes, the loads approved by the building official were not marked on plates of approved design and securely affixed in a conspicuous place in each space to which they relate.   On or about August 14, 2013, employees were exposed to struck by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that a load limit signs were posted on the storage structure.        a) Mezzanine over the kitchen EIT, located in the food service institutional warehouse on the west end.       b) Storage structure above the environmental safety and health coordinator's office, located in the west dry side.       c) Storage structure above the training room, located on the east end.