OSHA Inspection: CS BEEF PACKERS, LLC

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,282 · Current $4,397 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(14)(i)(B): The employer did not protect each employee on the unprotected working side of a slaughtering facility platform that was 4 feet or more above a lower level from falling by using a travel restraint system:  a) Tail Off area: On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto an employee used the mid-rail of a guardrail system as an anchor point for their personal fall restraint system.  As it was used, the restraint system (lanyard, anchor point and body belt) would not have kept the employee from falling off of the working side of the platform. Estimated height of the working platform was 10 feet.       Note) Corrected during inspection.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.30(a)(3)(iv): (iv) The employer did not train each employee in the correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, including, but not limited to, proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques, and methods of equipment inspection and storage, as specified by the manufacturer:  a) Tail-off work station: On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto an employee used an improper anchor point as part of a personal fall restraint system.  The employee wore a body belt and was attached to a mid-rail using a four foot non-shock absorbing lanyard.  The work platform was approximately two feet wide and 10 feet high.     Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,712 · Current $3,298 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  a) Facility: On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto EXIT signs were posted above doorways and wall openings through-out the facility.  These signs did not indicate the actual direction to the nearest exit and exit discharge.  This included but may not be limited to the areas around the maintenance shop and the freezers.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a) Facility: On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto EXIT signs were placed above doorways or wall openings that were not the actual exits.  This included but may not be limited to the fabrication area and maintenance shop.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) Facility: On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto EXIT signs posted through-out the facility were not illuminated.  This included but may not be limited to the maintenance shop, and fabrication.    Note) Certification of corrective action is required.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.38(c)(2): The employers procedures for emergency evacuation, did not include type of evacuation and exit route assignments;  a) Facility:  On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto blueprints of the entire facility (inside and outside areas) were posted and used as the emergency exit route signs through-out the building.  Even with marked routes, the complexity of the blueprint itself made it difficult to understand and determine the best exit route, exit access and exit discharge from a given point in the building.  The actual size of the print on the blueprints made them un-readable.    b) Facility:  On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto exit signs were posted in locations that were not along an exit access that would lead directly to an exit discharge.    Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,712 · Current $3,298 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electric equipment was used without markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings placed on the equipment as necessary:  a) Facility: On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto electrical control panels were not marked on the outside to indicate the nominal system voltage. This included, but may not be limited to, panels in the boiler room.  Voltages ranged from 120 to 480.   Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(b)(1): Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags were not used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them:  a) Motor Control Center room: On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto a warning sign was not posted on the motor control center room entry door warning of high voltage.  Nominal system voltages ranged from 120 up to 600.   b) Facility: On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto warning labels on electrical cabinets did not show the appropriate personal protective equipment required according to an arc flash and risk assessment for the  electrical equipment inside.  Cabinets were located in areas including but may not be limited to, the boiler room, maintenance shop, and motor control center. Nominal system voltages ranged from 120 up to 600.    Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a) Facility: On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto portable fire extinguishers were not mounted off of the floor and identified with a sign showing their locations.  Areas included but may not be limited to, the combo box room, and maintenance shop.

Issued

Jun 4, 2018

Abate by

Jun 28, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction sign(s) were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measure(s):  a) Parking Lot:  On December 21, 2017 and at times prior thereto traffic control signs were not in place in the employee parking lot.  This parking lot is owned and controlled by the employer.  Signs that were not posted may include stop signs, directional, speed limit, and warning signs.    Note) Certification of corrective action is required for this item.