OSHA Inspection: SUBCO FOODS, INC.

Issued

2016-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $5040.00 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:    a) On or before November 24, 2015, during filling activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed in the front middle area on the Bartelt 1382 machine in Production Line #1, to prevent employees from contact with the point of operation of the machine.    b) On or before November 24, 2015, during filling activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed in front panel on the Bartelt 1382 machine in Production Line #1, to prevent employees from contact with the point of operation of the machine.    c)  On or before November 24, 2015, during filling activities, the employer did not ensure that a guard was installed in the back area on the Bartelt 1382 machine in Production Line #1, to prevent employees from contact with the point of operation of the machine.

Issued

2016-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible  a) On or before November 18, 2015, during filling activities, the employer did not ensure that the guards installed were secured in place in Production Line #7a, to prevent employees from contact with the point of operations, chain and sprockets, pinch points on the machine.  b) On or before November 18, 2015, during filling activities, the employer did not ensure that the guards installed were secured in place in Production Line #7b, to prevent employees from contact with the point of operations, chain and sprockets, pinch points on the machine.

Issued

2016-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6300.00 · Current $5040.00 Reduced

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:    a)  On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities in the Ames machine in Production Line #7a, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding that was less than 7 feet high was provided over the chain and sprocket above the hoppers in the north side of the machine.     b) On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities in the Ames machine in Production Line #7a, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding that was less than 7 feet high  was provided over the chain and sprocket above the hoppers in the south side of the machine.     c)  On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities in the Ames machine in Production Line #7a, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding that was less than 7 feet high was provided over the chain and sprocket in the carton draw area of the machine.     d)  On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities in the Ames machine in Production Line #7b, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding that was less than 7 feet high was provided over the chain and sprocket above the hoppers in the south side of the machine.     e) On or about November 24, 2015, during filling activities in the Bartelt 1382 machine in Production Line #1, the employer did not ensure that machine guarding that was less than 7 feet high was provided over the chain and sprocket above the hoppers.

Issued

2016-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2700.00 · Current $2160.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used to run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors.    a)  On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities, located in Production Line #2, the employer used an electrical extension cord to be run through the bottom of a wall to power different machines. This could create a fire hazard and the potential exposure to electric shock and burn hazards.    b)  On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities, located in Production Line #2, the employer used an electrical extension cord to be run through the tote floor opening to power different machines. This could create a fire hazard and the potential exposure to electric shock and burn hazards.    c) On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities, located in Production Line #1, the employer used an electrical cord to be rung through the wall to power different machines.  This could create a fire hazard and the potential exposure to electric shock and burn hazards.    d)  On or about November 18, 2015, located in mezzanine adjunct to the tote floor, the employer used the Essex Royal 8/4 type SOOW flexible cable for electrical panel "N" to power Bay #8. This could create a fire hazard and the potential exposure to electric shock and burn hazards.

Issued

2016-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $4320.00 Reduced

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:    a)  On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities, located in Production Line #2, the employer used an electrical extension cord through the bottom of a wall as a substitute for fixed wiring to power different machines. This could create a fire hazard and the potential exposure to electric shock and burn hazards.    b)  On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities, located in Production Line #2, the employer used an electrical extension cord running through the tote floor opening as a substitute for fixed wiring to power different machines.  This could create a fire hazard and the potential exposure to electric shock and burn hazards.    c) On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities, located in Production Line #1, the employer used an electrical cord running through the wall as a substitute for fixed wiring to power different machines.  This could create a fire hazard and the potential exposure to electric shock and burn hazards.    d)  On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities, located in Production Line #7, the employer used a flexible electrical cord with 4 plex knockout boxes running through the wall as a substitute for fixed wiring to power different machines. This could create a fire hazard and the potential exposure to electric shock and burn hazards.    e) On or about November 18, 2015, during mixing activities, located in Tote Floor, the employer used electrical cords as a substitute for fixed wiring to power vibrating system for 8 hoppers. This could create a fire hazard and the potential exposure to electric shock and burn hazards.    f)  On or about November 18, 2015, located in mezzanine adjunct to the tote floor, the employer used the Essex Royal 8/4 type SOOW flexible cable for electrical panel "N" as a substitute for fixed wiring to power Bay #8.  This could create a fire hazard and the potential exposure to electric shock and burn hazards.    The Subco Foods, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 950981, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on June 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 1150 Commerce Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185.

Issued

2016-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:  a) On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities, located in Production Line #1, the employer used electrical pendants without strain relief to prevent pull to joints, the employees were exposed to electric shock and burn hazards.  b) On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities, located in Production Line #4a, the employer used electrical pendants without strain relief to prevent pull to joints, the employees were exposed to electric shock and burn hazards.  c) On or about November 18, 2015, during filling activities, located in Production Line #7, the employer used electrical pendants without strain relief to prevent pull to joints, the employees were exposed to electric shock and burn hazards.