OSHA Inspection: SODEXO

Issued

Jun 5, 2019

Abate by

Jun 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $9,945 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities such as servicing and/ or maintenance of equipment.  a)  Sodexo Incorporated, on or about 12/15/18:  An energy control procedure was not developed, documented or utilized for the control of hazardous energy while performing servicing activities covered under the lockout standard.  On 12/15/18 an employee was clearing a jam from a Little Wonder leaf vacuum and did not ensure that the engine was turned off and locked out prior to reaching inside the machine.  As a result, the employee suffered multiple fractures and lacerations to their right arm and hand, including a surgical finger amputation.

Issued

Jun 5, 2019

Abate by

Jun 20, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:   a)  Sodexo Incorporated, on or about 12/15/18:  The employer did not ensure that employees who were engaged in activities covered under the lockout standard, were adequately trained to understand the purpose and function of their energy control program and that they acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of the energy controls.   On 12/15/2018 an employee clearing a jammed leaf vacuum machine, did not take steps to isolate the energy sources prior to reaching inside the machine.  As a result, the employee suffered multiple arm and hand fractures, lacerations and a surgical finger amputation.