OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN BAKERIES LLC

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Abate by

Aug 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): 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 June 13, 2016 and at times prior thereto, at the worksite located at or near 2700 E 3rd Street, Hope, Arkansas, there was no specific policy that was written for locking out and tagging out the chain conveyor in the muffin area. This condition directly led to the amputation of a portion of an employee's thumb.

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Abate by

Aug 8, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation.  On or about June 13, 2016 and times prior thereto, at the worksite located at or near 2700 E 3rd Street, Hope, Arkansas, an employee was not trained in lockout/tagout procedures of the muffin line conveyor before performing maintenance on the drive bracket. This condition directly led to an amputation.

Issued

Jul 25, 2016

Abate by

Aug 2, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  On or about June 1, 2016 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to electrical hazards because the plug of a fan in the bread oven area did not provide strain relief, exposing employees to electrical hazards.