BARTLETT, TX —
OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN PLANT FOOD CORPORATION
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of AMERICAN PLANT FOOD CORPORATION in 9901 TEXAS HIGHWAY 95, BARTLETT, TX 76511 (NAICS 325314). OSHA activity number 339491326.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- AMERICAN PLANT FOOD CORPORATION
- Site address
- 9901 TEXAS HIGHWAY 95
- City
- BARTLETT
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 76511
- Mailing
- 9901 TEXAS HIGHWAY 95, BARTLETT, TX 76511
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 325314
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
15 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 A05
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $6,000 · Current $6,000
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and trapdoor floor opening, infrequently used, was not guarded by a floor opening cover of standard strength and construction. While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap opening shall be constantly attended by someone or shall be protected on all exposed sides by removable standard railings. On or about November 18, 2013, at rail road car unloading area, the employer failed to ensure the pit was guarded. Employee(s) exposed to a fall hazard. The pit was approximately four feet deep.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $6000
- — C (S) $6000
- — Z (S) $6000
1910.23 A09
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9): Each floor hole, into which persons could not accidentally walk, was not protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide: On or about November 18, 2013, in the unloading area at the rail road tracks, the employer failed to ensure that there was proper guarding over the hole opening. Employee(s) exposed to the hazard of falling into the opening in the grate. The openings were measured at 3 inches wide by 11 inches long.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.132 A
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: (a) On or about November 18, 2013, at the Doyle weigh hopper, the employer failed to ensure the employee(s) were not exposed to a fall hazard. Employee(s) were exposed to a fall hazard from the top of the hopper to the bottom of the hopper. The fall hazard from the top of the hopper to bottom of the hopper was approximately 6 feet 4 inches. (b) On or about November 18, 2013, at the Doyle weigh hopper, the employer failed to ensure the employee(s) were not exposed to a fall hazard. Employee(s) were exposed to a fall hazard from the top of the hopper to the floor below. The fall hazard from the top of the hopper to the floor below was approximately 9 feet.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $6000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.146 C01
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces: On or about November 18, 2013, at this site, the employer failed to ensure that the workplace was evaluated for confined spaces, such as the Doyle weigh hopper. Employees exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to falls, engulfment and entrapment.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.146 C02
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces: On or about November 18, 2013, at the Doyle hopper, the employer failed to ensure signs were posted that the hopper was a confined space or institute any other equally effective means about the potential hazards of confined space. Employees exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to, engulfment and entrapment hazard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 G01
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $4,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: On or about November 18, 2013, at this site, the employer failed to ensure that employees were trained on the confined space hazards associated with entering the Doyle weigh hopper. Employees exposed to hazards such as, but not limited to falls, engulfment and entrapment.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $4000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $4,000 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 or about November 18, 2013, at this site, the employer did not ensure that energy control procedures were developed and utilized before employees were required to enter the Doyle weigh hopper where there was an unguarded auger. Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught in the rotating auger.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $4000
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed: On or about November 18, 2013, at this site, the employer failed to ensure that the energy control procedures for this plant had an annual review. Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught in the rotating auger.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees: On or about November 18, 2013, at this site, the employer failed to ensure employee(s) were adequately trained on the energy control program prior to being required to enter the Doyle weigh hopper. Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught in the unguarded, rotating auger.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $7000
1910.151 B
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(b): There was neither an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of all injured employees in near proximity to the workplace nor a person or persons adequately trained to render first aid: On or about November 18, 2013, at the site, the employer failed to ensure that someone was first aid trained. Employee(s) were exposed to the delay of receiving medical or first aid treatment in the event of an accident.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $4,500 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 rotating parts: a) On or about November 18, 2013, at the mixing drum, the employer failed to ensure that the mixing drum was guarded. Employee(s) exposed to the hazard of being struck by the rotating drum. b) On or about November 18, 2013, in the rail road unloading area, the employer failed to ensure that the guarding on the elevator motor was in good repair. Employee(s) exposed to the hazard of being struck by the rotating fan on the motor.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $4500
- — C (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: On or about November 18, 2013, at the Load Out System, the employer failed to ensure that safe access was provided to the service disconnect supplying power to the Doyle weigh hopper, mixing drum and conveyor. Employee(s) exposed to the delay of isolating the energy source and the hazard of being struck by the rotating mixing drum.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $5000
1910.147 D04 I
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
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 or about November 18, 2013, at the Doyle weigh hopper, the employer failed to ensure that a locking device was installed on the service disconnect before employees entered the hopper. Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being caught in the rotating auger during an unexpected startup.
Recent events (3)
- — F (R) $70000
- — C (W) $70000
- — Z (W) $70000
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $55,000 · Current $0 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 rotating parts: On or about November 18, 2013, on the Doyle weigh hopper, employees were standing on top of the ladder and against the extensions on the top of the hopper while the unguarded auger was running below, exposing the employees to the hazard of being caught in the rotating auger.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (W) $55000
- — Z (W) $55000
1910.303 E
- Issued
- May 5, 2014
- Abate by
- May 23, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(e): The manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified was not placed on the electrical equipment that was used: On or about November 18, 2013, at the motor near the elevator, the employer failed to ensure the manufactures label was legible.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339491326.
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