OSHA Inspection: ISPICE, LLC

Issued

Dec 8, 2021

Abate by

Dec 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,655 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:  a)  Mezzanine over Line 1; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior,  the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work on open sided mezzanine 12 feet above the next level that had open access points approximately 8 feet  wide each that did not have a  mid-rail, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems in place.  b)  Platform in mixing area; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work on open sided mezzanine 12 feet above the next level that had open access points approximately 8 feet  wide each that did not have a  mid-rail, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems in place.

Issued

Dec 8, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,516 · Current $12,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):   a) Arpac Machine:  On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior , the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards while working in close proximity and when engaged in changing the wrapping rolls from a side opening that was not guarded at the point of operation.

Issued

Dec 8, 2021

Abate by

Dec 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,655 · Current $4,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(a)(4):Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:  a) Maintenance Shop; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior,  the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a bench grinder with a missing work rest.

Issued

Dec 8, 2021

Abate by

Dec 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  a) Maintenance Shop; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior,  the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a bench grinder where the tongue guard opening measured  1/2 inch between the adjustable tongue guard and the abrasive wheel periphery .

Issued

Dec 8, 2021

Abate by

Dec 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,516 · Current $12,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a)  Production area line 1;  On or about August 10,  2021 and at times prior,  the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to use a 120 VAC electrical outlet constructed from a 4 " x 4" metal box  with pre-punched knockouts on a flexible cord that was not listed or labeled for that use.  b)  Production area line 2;  On or about August 10,  2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to use a 120 VAC electrical outlet constructed from a 4 " x 4" metal box with pre-punched knockouts on a flexible cord that was not listed or labeled for that use.

Issued

Dec 8, 2021

Abate by

Dec 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $67,582 · Current $50,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(i):Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions and/or opening openings through which conductors enter where not effectively closed:  a) Line 1 conveyor line out feed conveyor side : On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V (20 amp) electrical circuit entering an electrical box  that was not effectively closed.  b) Line 1 beginning area above conveyors : On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V (20 amp) electrical circuit entering an electrical box  that was not effectively closed.  c) Line 1 conveyor line motor stops switch : On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V (20 amp) electrical circuit entering an electrical box  that was not protected from abrasion.  d) Line 2 corkscrew separator junction box : On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V (20 amp) electrical circuit entering an electrical box  that was not protected from abrasion.  e) Line 2 conveyor out feed from boxing : On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V (20 amp) electrical circuit entering an electrical box  that was not protected from abrasion.  iSpice Foods Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500305, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/12/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 6450 US 43 Jackson, AL 36545.  iSpice Foods Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1302493, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 6450 US 43 Jackson, AL 36545.

Issued

Dec 8, 2021

Abate by

Dec 28, 2021

Penalty

Initial $19,311 · Current $15,000 Reduced

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:  b) Main production area beginning of line 1; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior,  the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk, work, and access an outlet box where the cover/faceplate was not attached to the box.  iSpice Foods Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500305, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/12/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 6450 US 43 Jackson, AL 36545.