OSHA Inspection: ADECCO USA, INC.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,150 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 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Schwan facility, employees were exposed to fall hazards. Instances included:    Mixing platform IBL1 - 58 1/2 in. falls                                        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

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $5,300 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that authorized employee(s) received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation.    On or about 9/11/13, at the Atlanta facility, the employer did not identify and provide training to all persons performing service and maintenance work to equipment at the facility. Production employees performing service to the lines did not receive authorized training and identified "Authorized" employees did not receive training in documented written specific procedures the employer had maintained.     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

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $5,300 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 or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga Schwans facility, employees were exposed to machine guarding hazards (amputations, cuts, broken bones, and crushing injuries) in the production areas. Instances include:    1- Colborne Line 1 & conveyor:  Dough Sheeter & Dough Docker- ingoing nip points  Flour Hopper & Dough Divider- rotating arms and ingoing nip points  Dough Sweep-ingoing nip points   Bottom Dough Roller and Dough Sweep- exposed moving parts, & pinch points   Transfer from Colborne to pecan depositor- exposed ingoing nip points   Discharge for elevator sweep- ingoing nip points  Elevator Sweep- exposed ingoing nip points on conveyor   Dough Docker & Dough Sheeter- exposed pinch points   Dough Crimper/Spinner Assembly- exposed pinch points     2- Colborne Line 2 & conveyor -SAME MACHINES AND EXPOSURES AS ON COLBORNE LINE 1  @ the Turn Conveyor -ingoing pinch point     3- IBL 1 & conveyor:  Crumb press- pinch points at press   Garnish Depositor- moving auger left open  Browning Oven on IBL 1- multiple pinch points on conveyor     4- IBL 2 & conveyor:  Crumb press- pinch points at press  Filling Depositor & Topping Depositor-moving fill heads  Discharge Sweep-spinning arm       5-Old Cookie Oven Conveyor:  @ transfer to incline at discharge of oven- ingoing nip point on conveyor    6 -IBL 3 & conveyor:  Depositor/Filling stations - pinch points     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE 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

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting.    On or about 9/11/13, in the production areas located at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, the employer did not ensure horizontal shafts were enclosed. Instances included:    1 - Old Cookie Oven conveyors at transfer to incline - vibrator shaft  2 - Colborne Line 1 - under conveyor 1 crossing over to conveyor 2  3 - New Cookie Conveyor Shafts - 18 RPM on incline belt.    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

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,520 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 9/11/13, in the production area at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, the employer did not ensure projecting shaft ends were guarded. Instances included:    Old Cookie Oven conveyor cleaning system    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $5,300 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 or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga facility, employees were exposed to machine guarding hazards (amputations, cuts, broken bones, and crushing injuries) as they operate production lines with exposed chain and sprockets within 7' of floor levles. Instances include:    1 - Colborne Line 1 & conveyor   Exposed Chain and Sprockets on Dough Divider   Dough Sweep at operator station  Bottom Dough Roller and Dough Sweep -exposed chain and sprockets  Dough Sweep -exposed chain and sprocket at waist to chest height MULTIPLE   Elevator Sweep -exposed chain and sprocket   Transfer from Colborne to pecan depositor -exposed chain and sprocket at operator station  Filling Depositor-chain and sprockets exposed -5x5 inch opening at operator waist to chest height  Colborne Line 1 shaft leading from conveyor 1 to 2on under side with exposed chain and sprockets- within 26 inches of floor  Elevator Sweep -exposed chain and sprockets - waist height - 5 ½ x 7 inch openings  Dough Docker and Dough Sheeter - exposed chain and sprockets at operator station - reach in directly adjacent to operator  Dough Crimper - exposed chain and sprockets      2 - Colborne Line 2 and conveyor - All equipment on Colborne Lines 1 and 2 are identical and with the same guarding deficiencies.   At the Turn Conveyor - exposed chain and sprockets    3 - IBL 1 conveyor:   Discharge for IBL 1 Browning conveyor      4 - IBL 2 conveyor:  Discharge Sweep - chain and sprockets exposed     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

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $3,150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(e)(1)(i): Mixers with external power application did not have all belts, chains, gears, pulleys, sprockets, clutches, and other moving parts completely enclosed.    On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta facility, where Artofex mixing bowls were located, bottom external gears were left exposed and were not guarded, including bowls in the Dough Mixing room and at the IBL 1 line.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jan 2, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $714 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 or about 9/11/13, in the production area at IBL 1 line compressed air, set to 90 psi, was used for cleaning purposes.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).