OSHA Inspection: ZMDR LLC

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  Employees are exposed to hazards such as but not limited to amputations, loss of an eye, and lacerations from using equipment outside of the scope of the manufacturers specifications.  And Employees were using Milwaukee Sawzall Reciprocating saws contrary to the manner in which the manufacturer intended.  In the fabrication area, employee #1, the saw operator, uses the sawzall to cut the beef in half horizontally while employee #2 is holding the slab of beef on the receiving end of the blade. Employee #1 was making the cut with the sawzall, he would thrust the saw back and forth through the beef as he was cutting; while employee #2, within arm's reach, is holding the slab of beef awaiting the saw blade to protrude through the slab of beef.  Employee #1 and #2 cannot see each other through the slab thereby exposing employee #2 to hazards of being cut from the blade.             Feasible abatement methods include but are not limited to obtaining and using saws designed for use in the meat processing industry.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $11,566 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training required by paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5), prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck:  The employer is failing to protect employees from struck by hazards from powered industrial trucks in the maintenance area.  This was most recently documented on May 21, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.  Powered industrial truck operators were permitted to operate forklifts and a variable reach rough terrain forklift prior to completion of training and evaluation.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,750 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 and sparks:  The employer is failing to protect employees from amputation hazards associated with exposed blades when processing beef in the fabrication area.  This was most recently documented on June 9, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.  Employees were using a Biro Model 55 band saw, with unused portions of the blade not guarded while cutting leg portions from cow carcasses.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(1)(ii): Compressed gas cylinders were not legibly marked, for the purpose of identifying the gas content, with either the chemical or the trade name of the gas.  The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards when storing compressed gas cylinders.  This was most recently documented on June 9, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.    a)  Unlabeled compressed gas cylinder (brown color) located in the maintenance/shipping area stored with 3 acetylene cylinders.    b)  Unlabeled compressed gas cylinder (grey/white color) located outside the facility on the north side with 5 acetylene cylinders.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii):  Inside of buildings, cylinders were not stored in a well-protected, well ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior.  Assigned storage spaces were not located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:  The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards when storing compressed gas cylinders.  This was most recently documented on May 21, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.  Compressed gas cylinders containing oxygen and acetylene were stored near a forklift charging station, laundry and a welding unit in the warehouse/maintenance area as well as not secured to prevent falling over.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,750 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 of at least one-half hour.  The employer is failing to protect employees from fire and explosion hazards when storing compressed gas cylinders.  This was most recently documented on May 21, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.  Oxygen and Acetylene compressed gas cylinders were stored closer than 20 feet apart.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii): Boxes shall be closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place, boxes were not closed as required.  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock hazards associated with live parts of equipment or the unexpected energization of electrical equipment when utilizing electric powered tools in the maintenance area.  This was most recently documented on June 9, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when using tools including the bench grinder sitting on a table which was plugged into the electrical junction box located in the maintenance area that was not securely attached to the wall.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical hazards associated with live parts of equipment or the unexpected energization of electrical equipment when utilizing extension cords to power equipment in the fabrication area.  This was most recently documented on June 9, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.     In the fabrication area, flexible cords and cables were used to power the feed conveyor.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $7,711 · Current $4,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical hazards such as shock or electrocution associated with live parts of equipment or the unexpected energization of electrical equipment when utilizing extension cords to power the conveyor belts on the bone line.  This was most recently documented on June 9, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.  Flexible electrical cords were run up through holes in the ceiling tiles of the drop ceiling.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(E): Flexible cords and cables were used where concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors:   The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock hazards in that flexible cords and cables were concealed behind the ceiling.  This was most recently documented on June 9, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.  Conveyors and band saws were plugged into flexible cords and cables which ran through the ceiling and were concealed above the ceiling tiles.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords and cables were used where attached to building surfaces:  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical shock hazards in that flexible cords and cables were used when attached to the building surfaces.  This was most recently documented on June 9, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.    a)  A Milwaukee Sawzall Reciprocating Saw was plugged into an extension cord that was wrapped around horizontal and vertical beams.    b)  The feed conveyor was plugged into an extension cord that was affixed to a light fixture before descending to the electrical outlet on the wall.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(vii): A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it was to be attended while in use did not have an enclosure that was weatherproof when the attachment plug cap was removed:  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrocution hazards associated with live parts of equipment or the unexpected energization of electrical equipment in the fabrication area.  This was most recently documented on June 9, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.  Employees were using a Milwaukee Sawzall powered by an extension cord plugged into a receptacle without a weatherproof enclosure.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $13,494 · Current $8,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket).  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrocution hazards associated with live parts of equipment or the electrical shock hazards of electrical equipment when utilizing extension cords in the fabrication area.  This was most recently documented on June 9, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when using a damaged extension cord that had not been inspected prior to use to power a Milwaukee Sawzall.

Issued

Nov 12, 2020

Abate by

Feb 28, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  The employer is failing to protect employees from electrical hazards from damaged power cords not removed from service.  This was most recently documented on June 9, 2020 at the worksite located at 1921 West US Highway 50, Lone Jack, Missouri.  Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards such as electrical burns, smoke inhalation, and shock when using a damaged extension cord that had not been removed from service to power a Milwaukee Sawzall.