OSHA Inspection: KASED BROTHERS HALLAL MEAT, INC.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1884.00 · Current $1130.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:  (a) At the worksite - On or about February 7, 2018 at the processing room, a Hobart meat grinder Serial # 1915880 was connected to a receptacle that had exposed live parts and was not covered by a protective plate.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1884.00 · Current $1130.00 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:  (a) On or about February 7, 2018, a power cord servicing a HOBART meat grinder did not have strain relief.   (b) On or about February 7, 2018, an electrical cord servicing the foot pedal for the HOBART meat grinder did not have strain relief.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1413.00 · Current $848.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  (a) At the worksite - On or about February 7, 2018, an extension cord lying on the floor in which the protective sheathing was damaged was connected to a Jarvis Wellsaw that was not inspected before use.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  (a) At the worksite - On or about February 7, 2018 fire extinguishers were not inspected annually.

Issued

2018-03-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2018-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:   (a) On or about February 2, 2018, at the workplace, the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program for employees who were exposed to hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to Lactic Acid.