OSHA Inspection: VICTORY PROCESSING, LLC

Issued

Feb 25, 2016

Abate by

Mar 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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 fall hazards:    a) Plant - On or about 12/10/15 and at times prior thereto employees utilized an 12.0 ft. Cuprum reinforced plastic extension ladder Model 534 (Made in Mexico) to climb on top of a trailer collecting inedible material.  The employer failed to establish an effective ladder safety program based on hazard recognition, training, supervisory surveillance, inspection of ladders, and disciplinary measures to prevent falls from a 12.0 ft. elevation.    b) Plant - On or about 12/10/15 and at times prior thereto employees utilized a 12.0 ft. Cuprum reinforced plastic extensible ladder Model 534 (Made in Mexico) to climb on top of the trailer collecting inedible material.  The ladder presented visible signs of deterioration, including cracks running along the top part of the external rails (vertical components). An anti-slip rubber pad in the articulated foot was missing. Rivets on structural components connecting the rungs to the vertical rails were missing. The ladder was not removed from service until repaired, or was not discarded to prevent exposure to fall hazards.    c) Plant - On or about 12/10/15 and at times prior thereto employees utilized a 6.0 ft. yellow mobile ladder stand to reach elevated parts of equipment during repairs/maintenance. The mobile ladder stand presented visible signs of deterioration. It had been struck and the tubular vertical components were bent.  Horizontal  structural components exhibited holes caused by corrosion. A horizontal bar situated above the top stand was cut and removed. The left and right vertical components were left disconnected. The mobile ladder stand was not removed from service until repaired, or was not discarded to prevent exposure to fall hazards.    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.    Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to follow the recommendations provided by the manufacturer and by ANSI-ASC A14.5- 2007 American National Standard for Ladders - Reinforced Plastic - Safety Requirements. Under Section 9.0, Care and Use, it specifies:    9.4.1 Inspection. A thorough ladder inspection shall be made when the ladder is originally purchased, received, and put into service. The ladder shall be inspected periodically, preferably before each use. Working parts and rungstep-to-side rail connections shall be checked. Where structural damage or other hazardous defect is found, the ladder shall be taken out of service and either discarded or repaired by a competent mechanic.    9.4.2 Damaged Ladders. Broken or bent ladders shall be marked and taken out of service until they are repaired by a competent mechanic or destroyed in such a manner as to render them useless. The user shall not attempt to repair a defective side rail.    Instance b) Follow the recommendations provided by the manufacturer and by ANSI-ASC A14.7 - 2006 American National Standard for Mobile Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms.  Under Section 6.0, Care and Use, it specifies:    6.2 Each unit shall be inspected upon receipt for damage incurred during shipping and prior to each period of use for any sustained damage, such as unusual wear, deterioration or corrosion. Loose bolts, nuts, or connections shall be tightened.    6.3 Units that are damaged or weakened from any cause shall not be used until repairs are completed. Units that are damaged, subsequent to their receipt, and/or are worn beyond repair, shall be destroyed. Never climb a damaged ladder stand or ladder stand platform.

Issued

Feb 25, 2016

Abate by

Mar 22, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:   a) Plant - On or about 12/10/15 and at times prior thereto employees conducted repairs , maintenance and sanitation of equipment including (but not limited to) cone lines, conveyors, grinders and emulsifiers. The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the lockout/tagout procedures had been performed and maintained up to date.  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.