OSHA Inspection: LA ORIGINAL TORTILLA COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Oct 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $258 · Current $258

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 August 6, 2018, at this Tortilleria manufacturing facility, employees worked with corrosive chemicals in the tortilla manufacturing process and were not provided with an adequate safety eye wash and safety shower station.  The La Original Tortilla Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1174011, Citation 1, Item 1, and was issued on September 28, 2016, and was affirmed as a final order on October 12, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 302 Profit Drive, Victoria, TX 77901.

Issued

Oct 5, 2018

Abate by

Nov 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,423 · Current $1,423

Hazardous substances 04350515208521682260

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:  On or about August 6, 2018, at this Tortilleria manufacturing facility, employees engaged in tortilla manufacturing were exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as but not limited to, Especial 2 Preservative, Proforce Oven Grill & Fryer Cleaner, and Proforce Floor Cleaner & Degreaser. The employer had not implemented a hazard communication program which would address labeling and other forms of warning on chemical containers, Safety Data Sheets, and employee information and training on the hazards associated with chemicals used on this site.  The written program must also contain the following:  1. A list of all hazardous chemicals on site; 2. The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards associated with non-routine tasks involving chemicals, such as a spill;  3. The hazards of chemicals contained in piping that is not labeled; and, 4. The method the employer will use to inform other employers (contractors) of the chemicals their employees might be exposed to while performing duties a this site.  The La Original Tortilla Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1174011, Citation 2, Item 3, and was issued on September 28, 2016, and was affirmed as a final order on October 12, 2016, with respect to a workplace located at 302 Profit Drive, Victoria, TX 77901.

Issued

Oct 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours:   The employer, La Original Tortilla Company, Inc., failed to provide copies of the injury and illness records (OSHA Forms 300 and 300-A) for calendar year 2018 within the four business hours.

Issued

Oct 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 18, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:   On or about August 6, 2018, at this Tortilleria manufacturing facility, employees utilized powered industrial trucks to load/unload trucks and handle produce, and did not conduct a daily inspection of the powered industrial trucks.