OSHA Inspection: GRANDMA BROWN'S BEANS, INC.

Issued

Sep 17, 2020

Abate by

Oct 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,084 · Current $1,850 Reduced

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:    a.  Within the facility, on or about 5/29/2020:  Employees using Fisan HD delimer, which is corrosive, were not provided safety goggles for use when performing the wash down.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Sep 17, 2020

Abate by

Oct 6, 2020

Penalty

Initial $3,856 · Current $2,314 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips, parts and sparks:    a.  In the production area, at the can boxing machine, on or about 5/29/2020:  Employee operating the can boxing machine is exposed to being struck by cans of beans that are ejected from the machine when malfunctions occur.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Sep 17, 2020

Abate by

Oct 14, 2020

Penalty

Initial $2,313 · Current $1,388 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iv): Fixtures installed in wet or damp locations were not approved for the purpose and were not so constructed or installed that water could not enter or accumulate in wireways, lamp holders or other electrical parts:    a.  At retort number 5, on or about 5/29/2020:  A hole in a water pipe allowed water to spray on and into a fluorescent light fixture.  The fixture was not installed to prevent water from entering.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Sep 17, 2020

Abate by

Nov 4, 2020

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2): A caution sign was not used to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices:  a)  Throughout the facility, on or about 5/29/2020:  Caution signs or other means of protection were not provided on leaking steam pipes and valves at, including, but not limited to, the north end of the cook area, the bean hopper and retort areas, until repairs are made.  Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.