OSHA Inspection: GOLDEN STATE FOODS CORP.

Issued

Nov 9, 2015

Abate by

Nov 19, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to crushing injuries and amputation hazards during periodic cleaning/sanitation of plant equipment:    a) Plant, Nestle Room - On or about 06/30/15 and at times prior thereto employees conducted periodic cleaning/  sanitation of the Weiler M12900A blender units #1 and #2. The equipment was powered, in movement during stages of the cleaning process.        the meat sample ports were disassembled, the augers were removed, and the crushing/shear points at the end of the barrels were exposed. the employer did not protect workers from amputations by placing alternative guards at the barrel openings, by guarding by distance, by installing a barrier to control the proximity to the moving parts, or by resorting to any other protective measure.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.    Recommended Abatement Action  among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard above is to follow the recommendations of the U.S. Department f Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, at  http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/poultry/sanitationworker.html for implementation of a sequence of steps to maintain the integrity of employee protection by using energy isolation devices, and alternative protection, such as removing workers from the machine area to prevent exposure to machine hazards.

Issued

Nov 9, 2015

Abate by

Dec 14, 2015

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a) Plant, Nestle Room - On or about 06/30/15 and at times prior thereto employees conducted periodic cleaning/  sanitation of equipment including (but not limited to) the Weiler M12900A Mixers, unit #1 and unit#2 (Lockout/tagout procedure #BG009) the Bottom Conveyor  (Lockout/tagout procedure #BG010) and the Feed (screw) (Lockout/tagout procedure #BG011). Locks were not applied when required during the sanitation operations.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.