OSHA Inspection: GREAT AMERICAN DONUT MANUFACTURING, INC.

Issued

2020-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $2699.00 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:  Company:  On, or about, January 3, 2020, lockout/tagout training had not been provided to employees who performed servicing and maintenance on equipment and machinery in the plant.

Issued

2020-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4588.00 · Current $2294.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(c)(3): Sprocket(s) and V-belt drive(s) of bakery machinery located within reach from platform(s) or passageway(s) or located within 8 feet 6 inches from the floor were not completely enclosed:  Ring Line:  On, or about, January 3, 2020, two chain and sprocket drives located under the screen loader were not provided with guards/covers.

Issued

2020-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4588.00 · Current $2294.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(i)(7)(iii): A sufficient number of stop buttons was not provided to enable quick stopping of conveyor(s) where the hazard of getting caught existed:  On, or about, January 3, 2020, the following conveyors were not provided with emergency stop devices:  A.  Cake Line 1:  Exit conveyor from fryer.   B.  Cake Line 2:  Exit conveyor from fryer.

Issued

2020-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3441.00 · Current $1721.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv): Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, such as damaged electrical insulation:  Ring Line:  On, or about, January 3, 2020, the power cord provided for the screen loader was damaged, exposing the inner, coated conductors.

Issued

2020-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:  Filling Area:  On, or about, January, 3, 2020, the following flexible cords were found to be damaged:  A.  Dayton floor fan. B.  Orange reel-type extension cord.

Issued

2020-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3441.00 · Current $1721.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electrical equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  Cake Line 1:  On, or about, January 3, 2020, the Siemens 60 ampere disconnect switch was damaged in that the red insulating material on the handle was missing.   Also, an EMT (electrical metallic tubing) stand-off clip had been attached to the handle.

Issued

2020-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  Cake Line 1:  On, or about, January 3, 2020, a wall mounted receptacle was not provided with a cover.

Issued

2020-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5398.00 · Current $2699.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:   Company:  On, or about, January 3, 2020, maintenance personnel had not been trained regarding what work practices and protective equipment was required to protect them against electric shock, arc flash and arc blast hazards while performing live diagnostic testing and when verifying whether or not electrical equipment was properly de-energized.

Issued

2020-02-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:   Company:  On, or about, January 3, 2020, personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, voltage rated gloves, fire resistive clothing, face shields, balaclavas, hard hats and hearing protection were not provided to employees who performed live electrical work, including trouble-shooting, or who verified that electrical equipment was properly de-energized.

Issued

2020-02-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):   Production Area:  On, or about, January 3, 2020, doors leading to the water chiller room were not labeled as to their function or marked to indicate that they were not an exit.