SAN ANTONIO, TX ·
OSHA Inspection: PEPSICO
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of PEPSICO in 6100 NE LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218 (NAICS 312111). OSHA activity number 344763867.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PEPSICO
- Site address
- 6100 NE LOOP 410
- City
- SAN ANTONIO
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 78218
- Mailing
- 6100 NE LOOP 410, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 312111
- Employees
- 156
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 D01 I
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $10,409 · Current $5,000 Reduced
208522602310
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment: Quality Control Laboratory Area: On or about May 26, 2020, and at times thereto, employees performing quality control testing and sampling operations were exposed to chemical hazards when handling products such as, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide 50% solution, without a determination made on the effectiveness of the safety glasses provided for wear. Quality Control Laboratory Area: On or about May 26, 2020, and at times thereto, employees exposed to chemicals hazards when performing quality control testing and sampling procedures, were not provided chemical goggles or face shields, while handling products such as, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide 50% solution.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $5000
- · Z (S) $10409
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
208522602310
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: Quality Control Laboratory Area: On or about May 26, 2020, and at times thereto, employees exposed to chemicals hazards when performing quality control testing and sampling procedures, were not provided chemical goggles or face shields, while handling products such as, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide 50% solution.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $6,940 · Current $5,000 Reduced
208522602310
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: Quality Control Laboratory Area: On or about May 26, 2020, and at times thereto, employees performing quality control testing and sampling operations were exposed to chemical hazards while handling products such as, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide 50% solution, without an effective means to facilitate the flushing and removal of the chemical.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $5000
- · Z (S) $6940
1910.1450 E01
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $10,409 · Current $0 Reduced
208522602310
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1450(e)(1): Where hazardous chemicals were used in the workplace, the employer did not develop and carry out the provisions of a written Chemical Hygiene Plan which was capable of protecting employees from health hazards associated with hazardous chemicals: Quality Control Laboratory Area: On or about May 26, 2020, and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to chemical hazards while performing sampling, testing, and mixing procedures without the implementation of a required written Chemicals Hygiene Plan.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $10409
1910.1450 F04 I A
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $10,409 · Current $8,000 Reduced
208522602310
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(A): Employee training did not include methods and observations that could be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous chemical: Quality Control Laboratory area: On or about May 26, 2020, and at times thereto, employees performing quality control testing and taste sampling operations were exposed to chemical hazards while handling products such as, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide 50% solution, without effective training on the detection of the physical and chemical properties of the hazardous chemicals used. Quality Control Laboratory Area: On or about May 26, 2020, and at times thereto, employees performing quality control testing and taste sampling operations were exposed to chemical hazards while handling products such as, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide 50% solution, without effective training on safe work practices on recognizing the physical and chemical properties of the hazardous chemicals used.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $8000
- · Z (S) $10409
1910.1450 F04 I C
- Issued
- Aug 28, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
208522602310
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1450(f)(4)(i)(C): Employee training did not include the measures employees could take to protect themselves from the physical and health hazards of chemicals in the work area, including specific procedures implemented to protect employees from hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used: Quality Control Laboratory Area: On or about May 26, 2020, and at times thereto, employees performing quality control testing and taste sampling operations were exposed to chemical hazards while handling products such as, but not limited to, sodium hydroxide 50% solution, without effective training on safe work practices on recognizing the physical and chemical properties of the hazardous chemicals used.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 344763867.
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