OSHA Inspection: THOMPSON'S PEARL VALLEY EGGS, INC.

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1662.00 · Current $1163.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;   Throughout Facility - On or about December 27, 2016, the employer failed to identify specific steps that included group lockout procedures for shutting down or isolating each and every energy source on every piece of equipment, thereby exposing employees to the hazards of reenergizing equipment.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.   Throughout facility - On or about December 27, 2016, the employer had not performed periodic inspections that identified the deficiencies of group lockout / tagout and / or to ensure that documented lockout / tagout procedures were being followed by all authorized employees. Employees engaged in cleaning machinery were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with the unexpected reenergization of equipment.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee shall affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device, group lockbox, or comparable mechanism when he or she begins work, and shall remove those devices when he or she stops working on the machine or equipment being serviced or maintained.   Throughout Facility - On or about December 27, 2016, employees were required to clean and sanitize machinery in the performance of their duties. Personal lockout / tagout devices were not attached to a group lockout device when two or more employees were cleaning the shell washers and other operating equipment, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with the unexpected reenergization of equipment.   Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2017-02-15 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.   a. On or about December 27, 2016, employees were required to work with machinery and chemicals, in a general industry setting. The employer failed to assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Employees were thereby potentially exposed to hazards in the work place.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).