OSHA Inspection: FARMERS PRIDE INCORPORATED

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $13,260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to items (a) through (d) of this section:  a) Grind Line - On or about March 23, 2019 and times prior thereto, the machine specific lockout/tagout procedure for performing cleaning activities on the mixer/blender did not include isolating the electrical energy and applying a lock to the electrical control panel.  The employer's written procedure identified pneumatic and nitrogen gas hazardous energy sources only.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  a) Grind Line - On or about March 23, 2019, the employer did not ensure that Authorized sanitation employees were trained on how to control hazardous electrical energy to the mixer/blender.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Abate by

Oct 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment was not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy sources:  a) Grind Line - On or about March 23, 2019, Authorized sanitation employees cleaned the mixer blender and the employer did not ensure the electrical energy to the mixer/blender had been located and de-energized prior to allowing employees to clean the machine.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.  Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,683 · Current $5,683

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electric equipment was used without markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary:  a)  Grind Line - On or about March 23, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the Seydelmann electrical control panel lacked any type of marking indicating the voltage or current.  No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

Aug 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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.  a)  Grind Line - On or about March 23, 2019 and at times prior thereto, the Seydelmann electrical control panel was not legibly marked or located and arranged to identify what it controlled.  No abatement certification or documentation required.