OSHA Inspection: A TO Z PORTION CONTROL MEATS, INC.

Issued

Sep 12, 2019

Abate by

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a) A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc. located at 201 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio; On or about April 1, 2019 the employer did not require appropriate hand protection to be worn when handling frozen meat patties. Employees were exposed to frost bite and frost nip hazards in that appropriate hand protection was not required to be worn when handling frozen meat patties at approximately -90oF.

Issued

Sep 12, 2019

Abate by

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc. located at 201 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio; On or about April 1, 2019 the employer did not ensure that a hazard assessment identifying and selecting appropriate personal protective equipment was conducted prior to employees handling frozen meat patties. Employees were exposed to frost bite and frost nip hazards in that appropriate hand protection was not required to be worn when handling frozen meat patties at approximately -90oF.

Issued

Sep 12, 2019

Abate by

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,315 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc. located at 201 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio; On or about April 12, 2019 the employer did not ensure lock out tag out procedures were developed, documented, and utilized to control the electric and pneumatic energy sources of the Hydruaflake combination flaker and slicer machine. Employees were exposed to amputation and caught in hazards when removing blades from inside the Hydruaflake.

Issued

Sep 12, 2019

Abate by

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,315 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  a) A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc. located at 201 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio; On or about April 12, 2019 the employer did not ensure employees were adequately trained in the application and implementation of the energy control program. Employees required to perform activities such as, but not limited to, cleaning of the Wolfking Mixer/Grinder, cleaning the Hydruaflake combination flaker and slicer, and removing the blades of the Hydruaflake combination flaker and slicer were exposed to amputation and caught in hazard in that the equipment was not properly de-energized.

Issued

Sep 12, 2019

Abate by

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,315 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  a) A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc. located at 201 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio; On or about April 12, 2019 the employer did not ensure that energy control application steps to control the pneumatic energy sources were implemented prior to removing the blades on the Hydruaflake combination flaker slicer. Employees were exposed to amputation and caught in hazards when removing blades from inside the Hydruaflake.

Issued

Sep 12, 2019

Abate by

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,315 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(f)(4): During shift or personnel changes, specific procedures were not utilized to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, including provision for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout devices between off-going and oncoming employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy.   a) A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc. located at 201 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio; On or about April 12, 2019 the employer did not ensure procedures were developed to ensure the continuity of lockout tag out protection between off-going and oncoming employees. The on-coming sanitation crew were exposed to hazards associated with the unexpected energization of the Hydruaflake combination flaker and slicer.      b) A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc. located at 201 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio; On or about April 12, 2019 the employer did not ensure procedures were developed to ensure the continuity of lockout tag out protection between off-going and oncoming employees. The on-coming sanitation crew were exposed to hazards associated with the unexpected energization of the Wolfking Grinder/Mixer.

Issued

Sep 12, 2019

Abate by

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $6,630 · Current $3,315 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):  a) A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc. located at 201 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio; On or about April 12, 2019 the employer did not ensure employees were protected from point of operation hazards on the Wolfking paddle mixer. Employees were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards when dumping water or dry seasoning in the mixer while operating.

Issued

Sep 12, 2019

Abate by

Oct 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $1,327 · Current $664 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(3): 29 CFR �1904.29(b)(3): Each recordable injury or illness was not entered on the OSHA 300 Log and/or an incident report (OSHA Form 301 or equivalent) within seven (7) calendar days of receiving information that a recordable injury or illness has occurred:  a) A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc. located at 201 North Main Street in Bluffton, Ohio; On or about April 1, 2019 the employer did not ensure a recordable injury that occurred on or about April 1, 2019 was documented on the OSHA 300 Injury and Illness logs with seven days.