OSHA Inspection: FPL FOOD, LLC

Issued

Feb 19, 2016

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    On or about 12/10/15 at 1301 New Savannah Road, Augusta, GA: The written specific energy control procedure for each machine in the boning and forklift shops were not developed, documented, and utilized where employees were performing servicing and maintenance activities such as but not limited to cleaning, setting up, unjamming, changing blades, and maintenance that exposed the employees to an amputation and caught-in hazard.

Issued

Feb 19, 2016

Abate by

Apr 3, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):    On or about 12/10/15 at 1301 New Savannah Road, Augusta, GA: Where employees perform service and/or maintenance consisting of repairs, troubleshooting, setting up, unjamming, cleaning, changing the band and saw blades on the machines and equipment, the procedures failed to identify clearly all of the specific steps to be followed by the authorized employees to isolate and disable the equipment.     1. Boning Room Skinner Machines  2. Boning Room Floor Bandsaws  3. Tripe Tumbler Machines

Issued

Feb 19, 2016

Abate by

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $2,805

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(11): Precautions were not taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging area(s):    On or about 12/10/15 in the battery charging shop at 1301 New Savannah Road, Augusta, GA; Employees charging batteries are exposed to electrical shock, sparks, and electrical arcs from the damaged and exposed conductors on the chargers electrical wiring.

Issued

Feb 19, 2016

Abate by

Mar 9, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $4,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard:  On or about 12/10/15 in the battery charging area at 1301 New Savannah Road, Augusta, GA: Employees operated the overhead crane to lift and move batteries used to power the powered industrial trucks with defects and deficiencies such as but not limited to damage safety latch on the hook, damage wiring, and controls not properly identified.

Issued

Feb 19, 2016

Abate by

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    On or about 12/10/15 in the boning area at 1301 New Savannah Road, Augusta, GA:  Employees were exposed to a moving band saw(s) blade at the point of operation, while cutting bones and meat products.  The employer failed to keep the blade guard on the band saw(s) adjusted to 1/2 above the product being cut.

Issued

Feb 19, 2016

Abate by

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,610 · Current $5,610

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling.    On or about 12/10/15 in the forklift and metal fabrication shops at 1301 New Savannah Road, Augusta, GA:  Relocatable Power Taps RPT(s)(Surge Protectors) and flexible cords, connected to about 120 volts, were being used by the employer as permanent installed branch circuits, connected in series with other RPTs and connected to extension cords.

Issued

Feb 19, 2016

Abate by

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    On or about 12/10/15 in the forklift and metal fabrication shops at 1301 New Savannah Road, Augusta, GA:  Relocatable Power Taps (RPTs) (Surge Protectors) and flexible cords, connected to about 120 volts, were not provided strain relief to protect the wiring hanging throughout the shop areas.

Issued

Feb 19, 2016

Abate by

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $4,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    On or about 12/10/2015 in the fabrication shop at 1301 New Savannah Road, Augusta, GA:  On the overhead storage areas of the building; employees are exposed to a fall hazard at up to 10 feet five inches where a guardrail system was not installed.

Issued

Feb 19, 2016

Abate by

Mar 27, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $2,805

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    On or about 12/10/15 in the battery charging area at 1301 New Savannah Road, Augusta, GA:  Employee(s) handle leaky batteries and added water to the battery cell were not provide a fully functional eyewash station to properly flush the corrosive chemical from their eyes when exposed.