OMAHA, NE —
OSHA Inspection: HILAND DAIRY FOODS
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of HILAND DAIRY FOODS in 2901 CUMING ST., OMAHA, NE 68131 (NAICS 311511). OSHA activity number 344646997.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- HILAND DAIRY FOODS
- Site address
- 2901 CUMING ST.
- City
- OMAHA
- State
- NE
- ZIP
- 68131
- Mailing
- 2901 CUMING ST., OMAHA, NE 68131
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311511
- Employees
- 300
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
10 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020
- Abate by
- May 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $10,603 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer is failing furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards associated with the operation of a PITS. This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 in the truck maintenance garage of the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 An employee operated the Towmotor PITS which did not have a seatbelt. ASME B56.1-1993 requires that use of an operator restraint system be provided and used on a powered industrial truck. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: (a) Ensure that a seatbelt retrofit kit is available through the fork truck manufacturer and is installed on the vehicle. (b) Ensure that employees are utilizing a seat belt as required by ASME B56.1-1993 (c) Replace existing equipment with equipment that is in compliance with this requirement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $10603
1910.23 B09
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,482 · Current $7,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(b)(9): Ladders are inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, to identify any visible defects that could cause employee injury: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are protected from fall hazards. This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 in the Uniloy room of the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. One set of slip resistant feet were missing on a 8-ft step ladder utilized by employees to remove jams in the overhead plastic container production line.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $8482
1910.178 Q07
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020
- Abate by
- May 22, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,482 · Current $8,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): ): Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a daily basis were not examined for defects before each shift: The employer is failing to ensure that powered industrial trucks were inspected prior to each shift or being placed in service. This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 at the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Daily or before-use service inspections were not being performed on the PITs used throughout the facility.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $8000
- — Z (S) $8482
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020
- Abate by
- May 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $10,603 · Current $8,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are protected from struck by and amputation hazards. This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 in the maintenance shop, the truck maintenance garage, and the Uniloy room of the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Three different areas of the plant contained bench grinders utilized by employees whose tongue guards were greater than one fourth of an inch from the abrasive wheels.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $8000
- — Z (S) $10603
1910.253 B04 III
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $10,603 · Current $8,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating: The employer is failing to ensure that employees are protected from explosion and fire hazards. This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 in the maintenance shop of the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Oxygen cylinders were stored next to acetylene cylinders in the plant's maintenance shop.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $8000
- — Z (S) $10603
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020
- Abate by
- May 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,482 · Current $7,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed: The employer is failing to ensure that all employees are not exposed to electrical shock hazards when working near exposed and energized wiring. This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 in the dry warehouse of the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Two opening were observed on the same circuit breaker panel box. One opening on the side and one open circuit breaker opening.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $8482
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020
- Abate by
- May 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose: The employer is failing to ensure that all employees are not exposed to electrical shock hazards when working near exposed and energized wiring. This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 in the dry warehouse of the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. A junction box with exposed energized wiring was not covered.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 F10
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020
- Abate by
- May 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,482 · Current $7,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(10): The employer did not ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warnings were prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work shift: The employer is failing to label chemical containers located in the truck maintenance garage exposing employees to chemical exposure hazards . This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 at the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Secondary containers were not labeled after chemicals were drawn from a source drum and used for longer than one shift.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7000
- — Z (S) $8482
1910.178 A06
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020
- Abate by
- May 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition: The employer is failing to ensure that all PITS nameplates and/or markings are maintained and present exposing employees to struck by hazards. This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 in the truck maintenance garage of the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. The Towmotor forklift was missing a nameplate displaying: data, capabilities, and weight lifting capacities.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.303 F02
- Issued
- Apr 7, 2020
- Abate by
- May 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident: The employer is failing to label breaker controls within a circuit breaker panels located in the truck maintenance garage, and the dry warehouse. This was most recently documented on or about February 20, 2020 at the Hiland Dairy plant located at 2901 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. Failing to label a breaker can lead to an issue in the event of a sudden need to open a circuit for emergency reasons (electrical fire, injury, etc.).
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 344646997.
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