OSHA Inspection: BUTTERBALL, LLC

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $4,750 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 November 17, 2013 procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy. An employee from Provisur Technologies was servicing a machine at the Butterball Montgomery location. The machine was not shut down per the procedures established, which resulted in a Butterball employee having his finger amputated.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $4,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i): When outside servicing personnel were engaged in activities in a facility, the onsite employer and the outside employer did not inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures.     On November 17, 2013 a Butterball employee was assigned to work with an out side contractor from Provisur Technologies, Inc. Neither company reviewed each others lock out program, there in exposing both employees to an amputation hazard.       Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i): A procedure was not utilized to afford the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal Lockout or Tagout device when servicing and/or maintenance was performed by a crew, craft, department or other group.  On November 17, 2013, a procedure was not utilized to which afforded the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or Tagout device when performing servicing and/or maintenance.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments.    On or about February 24, 2014 an employee performed voltage testing on energized components inside an electrical supply box for a bacon slicing machine. The employee was not trained in and familiar with safety-related work practices such as the use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulating and shielding materials.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1): Unqualified persons performed testing work on electric circuits or equipment.  Bacon Department:  On or about February 24, 2014, an unqualified employee was exposed to 115 volts when performing voltage testing on energized components inside an electrical supply box for a bacon slicing machine.     Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed.    Bacon Department:  On or about February 24,2014, an unqualified employee was exposed to 115 volts when performing voltage testing on energized components inside an electrical supply box for a bacon slicing machine. During testing, the EE did not wear appropriate electrical protective equipment, including but not limited to the following, to protect against electrical shock and Arc flash/blast injuries:      a) Rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors.      b) Arc-Rated clothing such as arc-rated long-sleeve shirt and pants, or arc-rated coverall.      c) Hearing protection (canal inserts).      d) Arc-Rated flash suit, hood or balaclava.      Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees exposed to the danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts did not wear nonconductive head protection.    On or about February 24, 2014, an employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components inside an electrical supply box for the bacon slicer did not wear nonconductive head protection, such as a hard hat with die-electric properties.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

May 12, 2014

Abate by

Jun 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees exposed to the danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face.    On or about February 24, 2014, an employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components inside an electrical supply box for the bacon slicer did not wear appropriate protective equipment for the eyes and face to protect against electrical arc flash/blast injuries, such as safety glasses and an arc-rated face shield.     Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).