OSHA Inspection: SWISS PROCESSING PLANT, INC.

Issued

2017-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6338.00 · Current $3169.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about 06/27/2017, Swiss Processing Plant, Inc. located at 2056 S. Hwy 19, Hermann, MO, had not developed, documented and utilized proper procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy for following machines located in the plant: The Multivac (roll stock), 220 volt electric and 120-125 psi pneumatics; and The Ultrasource Bison, 230 volt 120-125 psi pneumatics.

Issued

2017-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2535.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:   On 06/27/2017 or about, employee(s) working for Swiss Processing Plant, Inc. located at 2056 S. Hwy 19, Hermann, MO, were operating a forklift without completing the required 3 year reevaluation.

Issued

2017-07-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5070.00 · Current $2535.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   On 06/27/2017, Swiss Processing Plant, Inc. located at 2056 S. Hwy 19, Hermann, MO had not ensured cords had proper strain relief on the Torrey vertical band saw which was located along the East wall in the Packaging Room.