OSHA Inspection: MB FOODS LLC.

Issued

Jan 31, 2020

Abate by

Feb 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $1,600 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic:    (a)  On or about October 30, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the propane tank was installed where automobile traffic can be expected and/or is present and was not protected from potential impact.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Jan 31, 2020

Abate by

Feb 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment had been performed through a written certification that identified the workplace evaluated; the person which certified that the evaluation had been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identified the document as a certification of hazard assessment.    (a)  On or about October 30, 2019, the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present and/or are likely to be present when manually lighting the propane smoker and exposing employees to burn hazards.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jan 31, 2020

Abate by

Feb 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    (a):  Back of the building:  On or about October 30, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the fire extinguisher located between the freezer and the smoker.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required this item .

Issued

Jan 31, 2020

Abate by

Feb 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  (a)  Back of the building next to the smoker:  On or about October 30, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the fire extinguisher was not subject to an annual maintenance inspection.  Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required this item.

Issued

Jan 31, 2020

Abate by

Feb 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition.  (a)  Back of the building:  On or about October 30, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the fire extinguisher gauge was in the red and in need of maintenance.   Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required this item.

Issued

Jan 31, 2020

Abate by

Jun 30, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:   (a)     On or about October 30, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the employer permitted employees to use portable fire extinguishers and did not provide training on fire extinguisher use and/or incipient stage fire fighting.  Note:  Abatement certification and documentation ARE required this item.

Issued

Jan 31, 2020

Abate by

Feb 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment was not installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing and labeling.    (a)  On or about October 30, 2019, and at times prior thereto,  the employer had a Commercial Grill and Smoker connected to a Relocatable Power Strip.     (b)  On or about October 30, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the employer had a Commercial Freezer connected to a Relocatable Power Strip.    Note: Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jan 31, 2020

Abate by

Feb 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $1,200 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were used where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    (a)  On or about October 30, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the employer used flexible wiring to substitute for fixed wiring and had it attached and running through holes in the walls.    NOTE:  Abatement certification IS required for this item

Issued

Jan 31, 2020

Abate by

Feb 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to the joints or terminal screws:  (a)   On or about October 30, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the male side of an electrical cord lacked strain relief and plugged into a relocatable power tap.  Note: Abatement certification IS required this item.

Issued

Jan 31, 2020

Abate by

Feb 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  (a)  On or about October 30, 2019, and at times prior thereto, the power cord for the commercial smoker and Sawtooth Pellet Grill had the power cords spliced and/or repaired and taped together.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.