AMERICAN FALLS, ID —
OSHA Inspection: LAMB WESTON
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of LAMB WESTON in 2975 LAMB WESTON ROAD, AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211 (NAICS 311421). OSHA activity number 343829149.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- LAMB WESTON
- Site address
- 2975 LAMB WESTON ROAD
- City
- AMERICAN FALLS
- State
- ID
- ZIP
- 83211
- Mailing
- 2163 LAMB WESTON ROAD, AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311421
- Employees
- 560
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $4,262 · Current $2,130 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard: a) On or about March 4, 2019 at times prior thereto employees utilized 8 foot high steel industrial racks to store electric motors, metal materials, and equipment parts where capacity plaques were not attached to the racks identifying the maximum permissible load. NOTE- Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2130
- — Z (S) $4262
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $4,262 · Current $2,130 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): Section 3.4.4, Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P11965, as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.101(b): Compressed gas cylinder(s) not in use were not properly supported to prevent them from being knocked over: a) On or about March 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using a walkway where an argon bottle was upright and not secured. NOTE- Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2130
- — Z (S) $4262
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $4,262 · Current $2,130 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) or work rests were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: a) On or about March 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees used a Dayton heavy duty bench grinder where the work rest was adjusted 1/4 of an inch away from the wheel. NOTE- Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2130
- — Z (S) $4262
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) On or about March 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees used a Dayton heavy duty bench grinder where the tongue guard was adjusted 1 inch away from the wheel. NOTE- Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $8,525 · Current $4,265 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): a) On or about March 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to amputation hazards while using a Bridgeport Mill Press where the belt and pulley's were unguarded. NOTE- Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4265
- — Z (S) $8525
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not kept free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. a) On or about March 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees were exposed to tripping hazards where the pathway next to the exit was blocked with boxes and equipment parts. NOTE- Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": a) On or about March 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees accessed and worked out of the forklift shop where no exit sign was posted at an exit. b) On or about March 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees accessed and worked out of the attic area where no exit sign was posted at an exit. NOTE- Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.37 B06
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source: a) On or about March 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees accessed and worked out of the forklift shop where the main exit sign was not illuminated. b) On or about March 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees accessed and worked out of the motor barn where the exit sign was not illuminated. NOTE- Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.178 L04 III
- Issued
- Aug 2, 2019
- Abate by
- Aug 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years: a) On or about March 4, 2019 and at times prior thereto employees were operating forklifts on a daily basis where their performance had not been evaluated every three years. NOTE- Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 343829149.
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