DONNA, TX —
OSHA Inspection: RIO VALLEY CANNING COMPANY
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of RIO VALLEY CANNING COMPANY in 225 S 13TH ST., DONNA, TX 78537 (NAICS 311422). OSHA activity number 343388500.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- RIO VALLEY CANNING COMPANY
- Site address
- 225 S 13TH ST.
- City
- DONNA
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78537
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 935, DONNA, TX 78537
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 311422
- Employees
- 50
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): In labeling area, employees worked to ensure labels were attached to cans and stood in close proximity to the unguarded conveyer system.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: Employees, stood in close proximity to unguarded sprocket wheels and chains on conveyor systems to ensure labels were attached to cans at the following: a) All labeling machines, located at center of building; and b) New Way Machine, on the west end of building.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $3,880 · Current $1,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: In the labeling area, a steel receptacle wall box was mounted onto a fan pedestal and used to energize labeling machines.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1000
- — Z (S) $3880
1910.303 F02
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $9,054 · Current $5,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: In the Canning/Labeling Area, employees ensure labels are attached to cans and the electric breakers/shut-offs for the equipment were not identified such as but not limited to: a) the yellow electrical panel on the wall had several circuit breakers without labeling b) three knife "cut-off" switches on the wall in the canning area.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5000
- — Z (S) $9054
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: At this establishment, electrical equipment control and cut-off boxes had openings/missing knockouts that were not effectively closed, such as but not limited to: a.) Knife switch's located in can seal high pressure area, north wall. b.) Knife switch located in labeling area, north wall, yellow boxes. c.) Square D Safety Switch connected to labeling machine located in labeling area center of room.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: In the Can Labeling Area, the electric breaker box was not provided with a cover.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2018
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $6,467 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: At this establishment, employees operated and worked around electrical equipment which was not provided with strain relief such as but not limited to: a) New Way conveyer belt b) Tampco Bundling Systems c) Labeling machine d) Raciney system
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $6467
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Source
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