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OSHA Inspection: SIMMONS FOODS, INC.

Follow-up inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a follow-up safety inspection of SIMMONS FOODS, INC. in 1001 E. MAIN ST., SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761 (NAICS 311615). OSHA activity number 341970556.

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Establishment
SIMMONS FOODS, INC.
Site address
1001 E. MAIN ST.
City
SILOAM SPRINGS
State
AR
ZIP
72761
Mailing
1001 E. MAIN ST., SILOAM SPRINGS, AR 72761
Inspection type
Follow-up (F)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
311615
Employees
700
Ownership type
A

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.119 D03 II

Other-than-serious 3 instances 50 exposed
Issued
Mar 29, 2017
Abate by
Apr 12, 2017
Penalty
Initial $12,675 · Current $8,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.    On or about December 6, 2016 and there prior to, the Employer failed to develop scheme for the identification of pipes containing chemicals such as, but not limited to, ammonia in the KFC Room, IF1, and IF2.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $8000
  • — Z (S) $12675

1910.303 B02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Mar 29, 2017
Penalty
Initial $12,675 · Current $8,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:      On or about December 6, 2016, the Employer failed to monitor work activity of a contractor who used a fluorescent light fixture that was placed against a compressed air cylinder in the Purger room.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $8000
  • — Z (S) $12675

1910.303 B08 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 8 exposed
Issued
Mar 29, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:   On or about December 6, 2016 and there prior, the employer did not ensure that the fluorescent light fixture in the purger room was secured to prevent accidental displacement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.305 B01 II

Deleted Repeat Gravity 10 3 instances 50 exposed
Issued
Mar 29, 2017
Penalty
Initial $69,713 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   On or about December 6, 2016 the employer had unused openings that exposed employees to electrical hazards in the following electrical equipment: a. the junction box on top of the north exit door from the warehouse. b. the electrical cabinet in the compressor room on the north left wall had an unused opening on the exhaust fan section.   The Simmons Foods, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.305(b)(1)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1124062, citation number 1, item number 3a and was affirmed as a final order on May 24, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 1001 East Main St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (R) $0
  • — Z (R) $69713

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