MORTON, MS —
OSHA Inspection: KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC in 108 MORRIS TULLOS DRIVE, MORTON, MS 39117 (NAICS 311615). OSHA activity number 341334423.
What this inspection record means
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- KOCH FOODS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC
- Site address
- 108 MORRIS TULLOS DRIVE
- City
- MORTON
- State
- MS
- ZIP
- 39117
- Mailing
- 299 AIRPORT ROAD SOUTH, PEARL, MS 39208
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311615
- Employees
- 1008
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
11 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $6,057 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): Public Law 91-596, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Section 5(a)(1): The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees, in that employees were exposed to a struck by hazard as a result of missing latch and load rating on a chain hoist. (a) Offal - On or about June 1, 2016, a chain hoist used to pull 150 pound filters out of the filter tank lacked a safety latch installed on the hook and a legible label exposing employees to a struck by hazard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $6057
- — Z (S) $6057
1910.22 C
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $10,689 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(c): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc. (a) Evisceration - On or about June 1, 2016, the employer lack covers over open drains thereby exposing backup gut pullers, sanitation employees and other employees working in evisceration to slip, trip and fall hazards.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $3000
- — C (S) $10689
- — Z (S) $10689
1910.23 C03
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Abate by
- Oct 11, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $12,471 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3): Regardless of height, open-sided floors, walkways, platforms, or runways above or adjacent to dangerous equipment, pickling or galvanizing tanks, degreasing units, and similar hazards were not guarded with a standard railing and toe board. (a) Evisceration 1st Processing - On or about June 8, 2016, an employee was observed hooking and unhooking his lanyard to traverse and clean the drip pans thereby being exposed to a 10 foot fall hazard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $10000
- — C (S) $12471
- — Z (S) $12471
1910.23 D01
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $9,086 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Flights of stairs having four or more risers were not equipped with a standard railing as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section: (a) Outside Shipping Department - On or about June 1, 2016, the stairway leading to shipping department lacked mid rails exposing employees to a fall hazard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $3000
- — C (S) $9086
- — Z (S) $9086
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms: (a) On or about June 1, 2016 fixed industrial stairs giving access to the waste water tank lacked a mid rail on one open side exposing employees and contractors to a fall hazard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 C05 II B
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,572 · Current $7,572
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(B): When an entrance cover was removed, the opening was not promptly guarded by a railing, temporary cover, or other temporary barrier that would prevent an accidental fall through the opening and that would protect each employee (a) Bone Yard and Near Shipping Office - On or about June 1, 2016 employees were not protected from falling into open storm drains when using hoisting equipment to fish for and hoist pumps hoisted from the storm drains. Employees are exposed to 12-18 foot fall hazard. (b) Behind Waste Water Treatment - On or about June 1, 2016, employees were not protected from falling into an open pit when using hoisting equipment to fish for and hoist pumps from the pit. Employees are exposed to a 14 foot fall hazard.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $7572
- — C (S) $7572
- — Z (S) $7572
1910.243 C01
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $7,126 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4) (a) Maintenance - On or about June 1, 2016 a grinder used by maintenance employees to grind on sheet metal lacked a guard exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by metal projectiles.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $7126
- — Z (S) $7126
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $10,689 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft: (a) Offall - On or about June 1, 2016, the rotating shalt on the 2nd feather screw conveyor lacked a guard exposing employees assessing the stairway to the hazard of coming in contact with a rotating part.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $3000
- — C (S) $10689
- — Z (S) $10689
1910.219 C04 II
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered: (a) Paw Chiller - On or about June 1, 2016 a keyway on a rotating shaft was not guarded exposing employees to the hazard of being struck-by or caught-in rotating part.
Recent events (3)
- — F (O) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B06
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $12,471 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6): Unless identified for use in the operating environment, conductors or equipment were located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that had a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures: (a) Chemical Room - On or about June 8, 2016, employees were exposed to coming in contact with an electrical source because corrosive chemical from the central dispensing system located just above an electrical outlet had leaked onto the outlet and corroded the outlet and conduit. The employer had placed a plastic bag over the electrical outlet.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $10000
- — C (S) $12471
- — Z (S) $12471
1910.305 E01
- Issued
- Sep 16, 2016
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2016
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures: (a) Chemical Room - On or about June 8, 2016, employees were exposed to the hazard or contacting an energized source due to an electrical outlet being installed directly beneath the chemical central dispensing system. Corrosive chemical had leaked on and corroded the outlet and conduit.
Recent events (3)
- — F (S) $0
- — C (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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