OSHA Inspection: LAKESIDE BAKING COMPANY INC.

Issued

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $5221.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: The employer did not 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, in that employees were not protected from the hazard of  being struck-by, caught-in, or caught under during product handling operations.   a) At the Mixer Area, on or about  3/21/2022: The employer failed to ensure operators were competent in the use of a CM Lodestar 1 ton chain hoist to transfer dough by lifting a dough vat from the mixer to the dough hopper.  b) At the Mixer Area, on or about 3/21/2022:  A CM Lodestar 1 ton chain hoist was used to transfer dough by lifting a dough vat from the mixer to the dough hopper before first ensuring the hoist was inspected as required.

Issued

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $5221.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  a) At the Production Area, on or about 3/21/2022: Workers were exposed to slip and fall hazards while moving about the mixer and dough hopper areas as the floors were covered with oil.

Issued

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a)  At the Production Area, on or about 3/21/2022:  Workers were required to walk and work on oily floors between the dough mixer and dough hopper without the use of non-slip shoes to protect employees with the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8702.00 · Current $5221.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a) At the Dough Hopper, on or about 3/21/2022: Workers are required to climb on the surface of the dough hopper to guide the dough vat when its being hoisted over the hopper while exposed to fall hazards of  greater than 4 feet to the floor.   b) At the Dough Hopper, on or about 3/21/2022: Workers are required to climb on the surface of the dough hopper to clean the dough hopper, while exposed to fall hazards of greater than 4 feet to the floor.

Issued

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $3481.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii): Each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was not equipped with stair rail systems and handrails in accordance with Table D-2, Stairway Handrail Requirements:  a) At the Production Office, on or about 3/21/2022:  A less than 44-inch wide stair system having 11 risers lacked stair rail protection, exposing the workers to fall hazards.

Issued

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $4351.00 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:  a) At the Machine Shop, on or about 3/21/2022: Employees were permitted to operate a Jet Band Saw without a guard protecting against the blade, exposing the worker to point of operation hazards.

Issued

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $6091.00 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) At the Production Area, or or about 3/21/2022: The employer permits the employees to place their hands inside the mixer to remove and cut out dough while it is in operation.

Issued

2022-09-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1450.00 · Current $870.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(4):The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.  a) At the establishment, on or about 3/21/2022: The employer failed to post the Injury and Illness Summary (OSHA-300A) for calendar year 2021 in a conspicuous location for all workers.