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OSHA Inspection: HEINZ NORTH AMERICA

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of HEINZ NORTH AMERICA in 1301 OBERLIN AVE SW, MASSILLON, OH 44646 (NAICS 311712). OSHA activity number 341322204.

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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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
HEINZ NORTH AMERICA
Site address
1301 OBERLIN AVE SW
City
MASSILLON
State
OH
ZIP
44646
Mailing
1301 OBERLIN AVE SW, MASSILLON, OH 44646
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
311712
Employees
350
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.147 D04 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Apr 11, 2016
Abate by
Apr 15, 2016
Penalty
Initial $5,000 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  On or about March 14, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that lockout devices were affixed to the electrical isolating device of the 25 horse power Bullair unit. The equipment was deenergized, however only a tag was placed on the isolating device.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $5000

1910.303 B01

Deleted Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Apr 11, 2016
Abate by
Apr 15, 2016
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  On or about March 14, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that an electrical outlet in the upper blanch area of the facility was free from recognized hazards. The outlet showed visible signs of shorting or overloading in that it was charred on the outer cover.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $3000

1910.303 B07 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Apr 11, 2016
Abate by
Apr 15, 2016
Penalty
Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  On or about March 14, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that unused portions within electrical panel c in maintenance hallway were effectively covered. Two blanks within the panel were not effectively covered exposing employees to electrical shock and burns.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4000
  • — Z (S) $4000

1910.303 G01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Apr 11, 2016
Abate by
Apr 15, 2016
Penalty
Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:    On or about March 14, 2016, the electrical control panel located in the maintenance area hallway did not contain sufficient workspace around the equipment. The panel was blocked by a mounted rinse/ drain basin.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $3000
  • — Z (S) $3000

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