OSHA Inspection: K2D INC

Issued

Nov 14, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,246 · Current $5,000 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)   K2D, Inc. dba Colorado Premium Foods at 5120 Race Court in Denver, CO 80216:  On or before October 23, 2019 the employer did not ensure that procedures were utilized for controlling potentially hazardous energy when employees wiped condensation from inside the clear plastic cover on the VC-999 Sealer.  On October 22, 2019 an employee sustained an amputation injury while performing this job task.  This condition exposed employees to amputation and other serious injuries.      (b)  K2D, Inc. dba Colorado Premium Foods at 5120 Race Court in Denver, CO 80216:  On or before October 23, 2019 the employer did not ensure that procedures were utilized for controlling potentially hazardous energy when employees cleared wrapping material jams from inside the clear plastic cover on the VC-999 Sealer.  On June 28, 2019 an employee sustained an amputation injury while performing this job task.  This condition exposed employees to amputation and other serious injuries.      Abatement Note:  Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.  The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following:      1)      A specific statement of the intended use of the procedures;      2)      Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;      3)      Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and      4)      Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.

Issued

Nov 14, 2019

Abate by

Dec 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,246 · Current $5,000 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)   K2D, Inc. dba Colorado Premium Foods at 5120 Race Court in Denver, CO 80216:  On or before July 2, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Weiler Frozen Block Grinder was effectively guarded, in that a metal shroud only covers the top half of the output section of the equipment.  On June 27, 2019 an employee operating the equipment sustained an amputation injury.  This condition exposed employees to amputation and other serious hazards.      (b)  K2D, Inc. dba Colorado Premium Foods at 5120 Race Court in Denver, CO 80216:  On or before July 2, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the VC-999 Sealer was effectively guarded.  An opening between the conveyor and the bottom section of the clear plastic cover was approximately 4.75 inches and was approximately 14 inches from the cutting knives.  In reference to table O-10 in Subpart O, the maximum opening is 1 and 7/8 inches.  This condition exposed employees to amputation and other serious hazards.