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OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of SOUTHERN BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC in 6992 HWY 49, HATTIESBURG, MS 39042 (NAICS 424810). OSHA activity number 339820300.

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Site address
6992 HWY 49
City
HATTIESBURG
State
MS
ZIP
39042
Mailing
P.O. BOX 1389, HATTIESBURG, MS 39043
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
424810
Employees
44
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.23 C01

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet (1.22 m) or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:  (a) Back Dock - On or about June 18, 2014 the back dock was 54 inches from ground level and was not guarded by railings.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1800
  • — Z (S) $3000

1910.178 L06

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $3000.00 · Current $1800.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    (a) Facility - On or about June 18, 2014 the employer did not have documentation to certify the forklift operators had received powered industrial truck operator safety training.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1800
  • — Z (S) $3000

1904.32 A03

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $750.00 · Current $450.00 Reduced
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent.  (a) Job Site -  On or about June 18, 2014 the employer failed to certify the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for calendar year 2013.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $450
  • — Z (O) $750

1910.305 G02 III

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints and/or terminal screws.   (a) Back Dock Area - On or about June 18, 2014 the flexible cord on the battery charger was pulled away from the terminal.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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