OSHA Inspection: THIRD COAST POPCORN PARTNERS LLC

Issued

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1680.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.     Entire Facility: The employer's written lockout/tagout program did not include machine-specific procedures for various machines and equipment located in the establishment. This exposed employees to caught in hazards.    Abatement documentation is not required for this item.

Issued

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i): "Procedures." The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives. Note: The written procedures may be in the form of a copy of paragraph (b) of this section.  The employer did not have written procedures for employees to use while performing live electrical work. Exposing employees to electrical shock and arc flash/blast injuries.   Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Practices addressed in this standard. Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertain to their respective job assignments.    On or about October 15, 2014, an employee performed voltage testing on energized electrical components. 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. The employee was exposed to shock and arc flash hazards.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(c)(1): Use. Only qualified persons may perform testing work on electric circuits or equipment.    On or about October 15, 2014, an unqualified employee was exposed to energized electrical components when performing live voltage testing on electrical panels up to 480 volts. Employee was exposed to shock, arc flash hazards and electrocution.    Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $2100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.     On or about October 15, 2014, an employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components up to 480volts, 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

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees shall wear nonconductive head protection wherever there is a danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts.  On or about October 15, 2014, an employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components up to 480 volts, did not wear nonconductive head protection, such as a hard hat with die-electric properties. This exposed employee to shocks and arc hazards.  Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-12-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees shall wear protective equipment for the eyes or face wherever there is danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion.  On or about October 15, 2014, an employee who performed voltage testing on energized electrical components up to 480 volts, 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. This exposed employees to shock and arc hazards.  Abatement certification is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).