OSHA Inspection: MCCALL FARMS, INC.

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Abate by

Jun 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:   On or about 02/27/2014, in the Raw Department and Main Processing areas, the employer did not ensure that the floor in each work area was maintained in an orderly condition.  Metal sheets which lined the floors of the work areas were distorted such that they were not flush with the floor and the concrete contained deep divots and cracks that created uneven floor surfaces which exposed employees to trip and fall hazards.  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that the floor of each work area is even/level.

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Abate by

Jun 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  On or about 02/27/2014, the employer did not ensure that lock-out/tag-out procedures were specific to each machine (or model of machine) and included a specific statement of the intended use of the procedure, specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing machines, specific procedural steps for the placement, removal, and transfer of lock-out/tag-out devices and the responsibility for such devices, and specific procedural steps for testing a machine to determine and verify the effectiveness of such devices and other energy control measures.  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that a clear and specific lock-out/tag-out procedure is developed and utilized for each machine or type/model of machine.

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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 02/27/2014, in the Raw Department, the employer did not ensure that a lock-out device was placed on the energy isolating device (electrical disconnecting means) of Boiler BL005 in order to lock it into the off position during maintenance/repair.  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that each time lock-out or tag-out is performed, a lock or tag is affixed to the energy isolating device to prevent unauthorized or unintended energizing of the equipment during maintenance or repair.

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Abate by

Jun 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 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:  On or about 02/27/2014, adjacent to the Caustic Peeler in the Raw Department, the employer did not ensure that the eye wash was available for immediate emergency use.  One must open a valve in order to supply water to the eye wash prior to activating it.   Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that each eye wash is immediately available for emergency use.

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(a): Permanent aisles or passageways were not appropriately marked:  On or about 02/27/2014, in the Brite Stack area (previously the labeling area), the employer did not mark permanent aisles for powered industrial truck/forklift travel.  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that each permanent forklift passageway/aisle is marked.

Issued

Jun 9, 2014

Abate by

Jun 13, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 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 02/27/2014, on the Solbern Line (#7), the employer did not ensure that the sprocket wheel and chain were enclosed to protect employees monitoring the filling machine from an ingoing nip point.     Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that each sprocket wheel and chain within seven feet (7') of the floor is equipped with a guard/enclosure.