POCAHONTAS, AR —
OSHA Inspection: PECO FOODS, INC
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of PECO FOODS, INC in 4114 US 67 SOUTH, POCAHONTAS, AR 72455 (NAICS 311615). OSHA activity number 342854726.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PECO FOODS, INC
- Site address
- 4114 US 67 SOUTH
- City
- POCAHONTAS
- State
- AR
- ZIP
- 72455
- Mailing
- 4114 US 67 SOUTH, POCAHONTAS, AR 72455
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311615
- Employees
- 1220
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 13, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,675 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: On or about December 17, 2017 the employer did not ensure that an employee replacing a gasket in a pipe with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Carb Off and Super Force in the Fryer Room wore eye or face protection.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $12675
1910.132 F03 III
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 13, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,934 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(3)(iii): Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of assigned PPE indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill. On or about December 17, 2017 the employer did not ensure that an employee replacing a gasket in a pipe with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Carb Off and Super Force in the Fryer Room demonstrated an understanding of what proper personal protective equipment to use. The affected employee was not wearing chemical goggles, apron, and a respirator per the safety data sheets.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $12934
1910.147 D02
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 13, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,675 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): An orderly shutdown of machine or equipment was not utilized to avoid any additional or increased hazards to employees as a result of equipment stoppage: On or about December 17, 2017 and there prior, an employee replacing a gasket in a pipe with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Carb Off and Super Force in the Fryer Room did not lockout tagout the equipment, which included fryer and filter in an orderly manner.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5000
- — Z (S) $12675
1910.147 D04 I
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 13, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: On or about December 17, 2017 and there prior, employees replacing a gasket in a pipe with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Carb Off and Super Force in the Fryer Room did not affix lockout and or tagout devices on the equipment, which included a fryer and a filter.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $8,638 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: On or about December 17, 2017 and there prior, the employer did not provide employees exposed to corrosive chemicals such as but not limited to Carb Off and Super Force in the fryer room a safety shower. Employees exposed to corrosive chemicals walked approximately 100ft to the nearest eyewash station and trough sinks located near the freezer room.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $5000
- — Z (S) $8638
1910.1200 F06 II
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $12,675 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals. On or about December 17, 2017 and there prior, the employer did not label, tag or mark with words, pictures, symbols, or a combination thereof each container with hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Carb Off, Super Force, and over 400 degree F cooking oil in the Fryer Room.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $12675
1910.1200 H03 IV
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv): Employee training did not include the details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information: On or about December 17, 2017 and there prior, the employer did not provide an exposed employee detail training on hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Carb Off and Super Force, including an explanation of safety data sheets.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Apr 2, 2018
- Abate by
- Apr 16, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $1,141 · Current $0 Reduced
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: On or about December 17, 2017 and there prior, the employer mounted portable fire extinguishers behind air hose fittings and did not identify them with signage.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $1141
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342854726.
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