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OSHA Inspection: POLK'S MEAT PRODUCTS, INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of POLK'S MEAT PRODUCTS, INC. in 1801 SIMPSON HWY. 49, MAGEE, MS 39111 (NAICS 311611). OSHA activity number 344094123.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
POLK'S MEAT PRODUCTS, INC.
Site address
1801 SIMPSON HWY. 49
City
MAGEE
State
MS
ZIP
39111
Mailing
P.O.BOX 1190, MAGEE, MS 39111

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Safety
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
311611
Employees
115
Ownership type
A

Citations

4 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $8525.00 · Current $4263.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.      (a) Grinding Room - On or about June 19, 2019 the guard was removed from the feed end of the grinding auger, exposing employees to caught in hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4262.5
  • — Z (S) $8525

1910.219 F03

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $6818.00 · Current $3409.00 Reduced

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:    (a) Grinding Room - On or about June 19, 2019 the small grinder drive motor chain and sprocket was not guarded, exposing employees to caught in hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3409
  • — Z (S) $6818

1910.305 E01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $6818.00 · Current $3409.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures.      a. Wrap Room, Cooked Products - On or about June 16, 2019 the mini conveyor drive motor electrical box cover was removed and replaced with a tape which did not meet insulative requirements, exposing employees to electrical hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3409
  • — Z (S) $6818

1910.303 B02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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.  a.  Line 2, Cooked Products - On or about June 16, 2019 a relocatable power tap was plugged into an extension cord and line equipment was plugged into the power tap, exposing employees to electrical hazards.
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 344094123.