CHURCH POINT, LA —
OSHA Inspection: RICHARDS CAJUN FOODS CORP.
Federal Agency inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a federal Agency safety inspection of RICHARDS CAJUN FOODS CORP. in 1186 E EBEY STREET, CHURCH POINT, LA 70525 (NAICS 311612). OSHA activity number 345848717.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- RICHARDS CAJUN FOODS CORP.
- Site address
- 1186 E EBEY STREET
- City
- CHURCH POINT
- State
- LA
- ZIP
- 70525
- Mailing
- 1036 WEST JUNEAU AVENUE SUITE 400, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Federal Agency (M)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311612
- Employees
- 87
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II B
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $10,151 · Current $9,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. On or about 03/17/2022, in the formulation department, the employer did not ensure that specific lockout/tagout procedures were implemented for an AFMG-56 MKIII Automatic Feed Mixer (Meat) Grinder.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9500
- — Z (S) $10151
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Sep 28, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed. On or about 03/17/2022, in the formulation department, the employer did not ensure a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure for the AFMG-56 MKIII Automatic Feed Mixer (Meat) Grinder was conducted at least annually.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C07 I
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Sep 28, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $10,151 · Current $9,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. On or about 03/17/2022, in the formulation department, the employer did not provide training to the employees required to isolate the energy sources of the AFMG-56 MKIII Automatic Feed Mixer (Meat) Grinder when servicing or maintaining the equipment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9500
- — Z (S) $10151
1910.147 D04 I
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Sep 28, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $10,151 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees. On or about 03/17/2022, in the formulation department, the employer did not ensure that locking and tagout devices were affixed to the energy sources of the AFMG-56 MKIII Automatic Feed Mixer (Meat) Grinder when employees were installing the rotating arms inside the grinder or conducting maintenance activities.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $10151
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Sep 26, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $10,151 · Current $9,500 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. On or about 03/17/2022, in the formulation department, employees were operating an AFMG-56 MKIII Automatic Feed Mixer (Meat) Grinder with the safety devices missing or not operational
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9500
- — Z (S) $10151
1910.37 B06
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2022
- Abate by
- Sep 21, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. On or about 03/17/2022, in the formulation department, the exit signs were not illuminated in the area where employees were processing meat. This exposed the employees to the hazards of fire.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 345848717.
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