OSHA Inspection: ANDERSON FARMS, INC.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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:  a) On or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, lock out/ tag out procedures, effective training and periodic inspections were not established and in place for employees operating the RotoMix commercial cattle feed mixer when performing maintenance and clearing of contaminants such as plastic wrap.  NOTE: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    a) On or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, employees were not provided locks or other means to control all sources of energy to the RotoMix model  920-18 Commercial Feed Mixer safe before servicing or clearing foreign material from it.      Note: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,000 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:    a) On or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not evaluate the work site to identify spaces including, but not limited to, the RotoMix Cattle Feed Mixer, as a permit required confined space.    Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation are required for this item.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:  a) On or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop a system to identify and control machinery-related hazards associated with the RotoMix Cattle Feed Mixer and potato pits in the cellar.  Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(1): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not implement the measures necessary to prevent unauthorized entry:  a) On or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop work rules or prohibit entry into any permit required confined spaces such as the RotoMix Cattle Feed Mixer.  Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation are required for this item.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including but not limited to the hazardous mixing equipment:   a) On or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure workers follow the manufacture's instructions regarding the safe entry in equipment such as the RotoMix cattle feed mixer.   Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation are required for this item.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) On or about February 11, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not train employees and verify their understanding of the hazards of working at the feed mixing cellar regarding permit required confined spaces such as the RotoMix Cattle Feed Mixer.  Note: Abatement certification AND supporting documentation are required for this item.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case as required in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent:    a) As of February 13, 2014, the employer did not record or maintain a log of the following injuries or illnesses on the OSHA form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2013:        Case # 5993, occurred on 12/21/2013 resulting in 20 days away from work and 30 days of restrictions.    Note: Abatement certification is required.

Issued

May 8, 2014

Abate by

Jul 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(b)(1): Employer did not report a fatality or multiple hospitalization incident using the 800 number within 8 hours of discovery:    a) The employer failed to report a fatality to either the Boise Area Office during office hours or the OSHA 800 number after hours. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday February 11, 2014, and the employer learned of it at approximately 11:55 when he reported it to the Heyburn police dispatcher. OSHA contacted the employer after learning of the incident from a media release on February 13, 2014 at 10:15 a.m., almost 48 hours later.    Note: Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.