OSHA Inspection: A.M. BRASWELL, JR. FOOD COMPANY

Issued

Jun 12, 2014

Abate by

Jul 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to combustible dust explosion, deflagration, or other fire hazards while working at or near inadequate dust collection systems.    a) Weigh out/ Spice Room -  On or about, and at times prior to February 20, 2014, and at times prior to, two Delta Model AP400 Type 1 Single Stage Dust Collectors that were not designed to collect combustible sugar dust were used to collect sugar dust, exposing employees to injuries resulting from a dust deflagration or other fire hazards.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED.

Issued

Jun 12, 2014

Abate by

Jul 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

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:  a) Production Line 1- On or about, and at times prior to February 20, 2014, the entry access for the ladder leading to the work platform for the holding tank was unguarded, thus exposing employees to a fall hazard of approximately 56 inches onto concrete flooring.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jun 12, 2014

Abate by

Jul 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(1): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that employees with normal vision could see along the exit route:    A) In the weigh out/spice room, on or about February 20, 2014 and at times prior to, emergency lighting was not provided for employees who worked in the area, resulting in a life safety hazard.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jun 12, 2014

Abate by

Jul 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) In the weigh out/spice room, on or about February 20, 2014 and at times prior to, one exit door that provided for emergency exit discharge from the area was not identified with an EXIT sign, resulting in a life safety hazard.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jun 12, 2014

Abate by

Jul 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 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:  a) On or about, and at times prior to February 20, 2014, the employer did not have an eye wash station for employees working with cleaning products identified as corrosives, subjecting workers to various health hazards resulting from handling these chemicals.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

Issued

Jun 12, 2014

Abate by

Jul 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 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:    a) Battery Charging Area  Warehouse: On or about, and at times prior to February 20, 2014, employees were allowed to use battery chargers that were not installed and used per manufacturer's safe operating procedures. The battery chargers were attached to wooden pallets (combustible material), thus exposing the employees to life safety hazards such as fire and smoke inhalation.     b) Spice Room/Weigh Out Room - On or about, and at times prior to February 20, 2014, a relocatable power tap (power strip) that was mounted on the leg of a workbench was being used to provide additional receptacles to a heater and a scale.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.