OSHA Inspection: BIMBO BAKERIES USA- HOUSTON

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Nov 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.   The employer does not ensure that energy control procedures specifically outline the steps for shutting down or isolating equipment to control hazardous energy.  This violation occurred on or about October 15, 2014, at the pan-o-mat #2 where production employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards when performing change-over and cleaning without specifically outlining the steps for isolating the pneumatic energy to the equipment.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that energy control procedures specifically outline the steps for shutting down or isolating equipment to control hazardous energy.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Nov 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):   The employer does not ensure that all energy isolating devices are operated in a manner as to isolate the machine from the energy source.      a) This violation occurred on or about September 26, 2014, at the pan-o-mat #2 where a production employee was exposed to caught-in hazards when cleaning the dough off the chutes without de-energizing all the electric and pneumatic energy sources.     b) This violation occurred on or about October 15, 2014, at the pan-o-mat #2 where a production employee was exposed to caught-in hazards when performing change-over and cleaning without de-energizing the pneumatic energy source.        Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that all energy isolating devices are operated in a manner as to isolate the machine from the energy source.

Issued

Oct 23, 2014

Abate by

Nov 12, 2014

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:   The employer does not ensure that training is provided to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program is understood by employees.  This violation occurred on or about October 15, 2014, at the facility where production employees were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards when performing change-overs and cleaning on equipment such as, but not pan-o-mat #2 without training on the energy control program.       Pursuant to 29 C.F. R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that training is provided so that the purpose and function of the energy control program is understood by employees.