PORTLAND, ME —
OSHA Inspection: B & G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of B & G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC. in ONE BEANPOT CIRCLE, PORTLAND, ME 04103 (NAICS 311422). OSHA activity number 340716695.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- B & G FOODS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Site address
- ONE BEANPOT CIRCLE
- City
- PORTLAND
- State
- ME
- ZIP
- 04103
- Mailing
- ONE BEANPOT CIRCLE, PORTLAND, ME 04103
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311422
- Employees
- 118
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 31, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $4,400 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: Rotating parts were not guarded in the following instances: a) Eye Room - The live conveyor roller approximately 75 1/2 inches from the floor was not guarded. b) Labeling Area - The inrunning nip points on each side of the 28 oz. case packer conveyor was not guarded. c) Bean Packing - The worm screw conveyor was inadequately guarded.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4400
- — Z (S) $6300
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 27, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,825 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: Machine Shop - The Baldor bench grinder, serial #X1306217502, did not have a tongue guard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $3825
1910.219 C02 I
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 27, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $4,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: Bean Packing - Approximately 1 3/4 inches of the rotating shaft to the worm screw conveyor was not enclosed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4400
- — Z (S) $6300
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 31, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft: Dry Bean Delivery Area - The unguarded rotating 1 inch diameter shaft end projected 1 1/4 inch.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2015
- Abate by
- Aug 31, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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: 28 oz. Case Packer - The case packer conveyor sprocket and chain were not enclosed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.304 G05
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $6,300 · Current $4,400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent, continuous, and effective. Machine Shop - The relocatable power tap was missing the grounding pin.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4400
- — Z (S) $6300
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. Maintenance Shop - A relocatable power tap was used to daisy chain power from an extension cord to energize a microwave oven, radio charger, and coffee pot.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; Machine Shop - An in-house fabricated extension cord was used to energize the relocatable power tap.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: Machine Shop - The in-house fabricated black extension cord was not connected to the fitting so that tension would not be transmitted to the terminal screws.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
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