OSHA Inspection: SNAK-KING CORP.

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): 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):    Northwest, potato preparation peeling and trim line: on or about August 4, 2014, employees servicing the Heat and Control "incline transfer conveyor" and related equipment had their finger(s) and hand(s) exposed to caught in-between and entanglement hazards due to utilization of inadequate hazardous energy control procedures for cleaning tasks.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) were not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  Northwest, potato preparation peeling and trim line: employees assigned to perform servicing tasks on the Heat and Control "incline transfer conveyor" and related equipment had their finger(s) and hand(s) exposed to caught in-between and entanglement hazards where an orderly shutdown of the equipment was not carried out.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:     Plant: the employer did not inspect hazardous energy control (lockout tagout) procedures periodically (at least once per year) to ensure they were being followed and that the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147 were followed. Employees who serviced and maintained production machinery were exposed to hazards that were likely to cause amputation.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    Plant: employees assigned servicing (cleaning) tasks on the "potato preparation peeling and trim line" were not provided with adequate training on the purpose and function of the hazardous energy control procedure, and did not acquire the required knowledge and skills for the safe application and usage of energy controls.  Employees were exposed to hazards capable of causing amputations while performing such servicing.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    Fries extruders area: employees operating the American Extrusion International AC Reelcutting "Slicers" were exposed to having their fingers(s) caught-in between rotating parts associated with the point of operation where adequate guards and/or safeguarding devices were not provided to prevent access to the danger zone.      Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s)  TC4 North Oven area: employees operating the Casa Herrera mill "sheeter" were exposed to having their finger(s) and hand(s)caught-in the point-of-operation (bite) where guards and/or safeguarding devices were not provided to prevent access to the bite created between the rolls.  Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Unless identified for use in the operating environment, no conductors or equipment shall be located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures.    (a) Northwest, potato chip fryer de-foamer area: employees were exposed to electric shock and/or burns when connecting and disconnecting flexible cord(s) at electrical receptacles that were deteriorated by liquid, chemical agents. Electrical outlet box located inside of the pump cabinet was not approved or identified for use in that operating environment.    (b) Northwest, potato chip fryer de-foamer area: employees were exposed to electric shock and/or burns when connecting and disconnecting flexible cord(s) at electrical receptacles that were deteriorated by liquid, chemical agents.  Electrical outlet boxes located under the pump cabinet were not approved or identified for use in that operating environment.    Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirement of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    Northwest, potato chip fryer de-foamer area: employees were exposed to electric shock and burns when utilizing metal quad outlet that had a ground-fault-current path with an open ground conductor.     Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirement of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    Northwest, potato chip fryer and de-foamer area: A flexible extension cord was used as a substitute for fixed wiring and was attached to the raceway running along the wall. Employees were exposed to electric shock and burns when connecting and disconnecting a flexible cord for a permanently installed overhead fan.     There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  Mobile Roper oil pump: Employees were exposed to electrical hazards using electrical push button switches to turn on/off the motor in an enclosure that was not approved or listed and labeled for the use and operating environment.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:  Mobile Roper oil pump: employees were exposed to electrical hazards when turning on/off the motor where wires supplying power to the unit were exposed to abrasion.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Feb 4, 2015

Abate by

Mar 11, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  Northwest, starch recovery: employees were exposed to electrical hazards while utilizing flexible cable wrapped around and attached to other structures without strain relief to plug sump pump's cord.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).