OSHA Inspection: HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLUTIONS LLC

Issued

Jun 14, 2023

Abate by

Jul 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $7,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

9 CFR� 1910.176(a):  Permanent aisles and passageways were not appropriately marked where mechanical equipment was used:  (a) Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC dba Interbake Foods, LLC at One Devil's Food Way,  North Sioux City, SD 57049: On or about and at times prior to January 9, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from struck-by hazards in that, permanent aisle and passageways were not appropriately marked.  Employees walked in aisles near powered industrial trucks being operated with no clear delineation or marking to identify path of travel for equipment and personnel. The condition exposed employees to struck-by and caught-in-between hazards.

Issued

Jun 14, 2023

Abate by

Jul 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,929 · Current $7,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:   (a)Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC dba Interbake Foods, LLC at One Devil's Food Way,  North Sioux City, SD 57049: On or about and at times prior to January 9, 2023, the employer did not provide demonstrations by a trainer to include practical exercises to ensure employees were effectively evaluated and the operator's performance was thoroughly assessed. Employees with previous forklift experience completed formal instruction but were not provided the practical aspects of the training to fully assess an operator's performance. This condition exposed employees to unsafe operation.

Issued

Jun 14, 2023

Abate by

Jul 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):  Powered industrial trucks with defects or in any way unsafe had not been withdrawn from service until restored to safe operating conditions:  (a)Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC dba Interbake Foods, LLC at One Devil's Food Way,  North Sioux City, SD 57049: On or about and at times prior to January 9, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the #3 Toyota (model # 8FGCU20) forklifts were maintained in a safe operating condition and removed from service when the unsafe conditions were identified, in that backup lights were not operational.  This condition exposed the employees to the hazards of being struck-by forklifts.

Issued

Jun 14, 2023

Abate by

Jul 12, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1)(i): Working space for equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized did not comply with the following dimensions (3 feet), except as required or permitted elsewhere in this subpart:   (a)Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC dba Interbake Foods, LLC at One Devil's Food Way,  North Sioux City, SD 57049: On or about and at times prior to January 9, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from electrical hazards in that, clearance around the electrical panel B-1 was less than that specified in Table S-1. Clearance space to B-1 electrical panel  was impeded by pallets stored in front of the panel. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of electrical shock and burns.  Abatement Note:  (A)The depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts may not be less than indicated in Table S-1. Distances shall be measured from the live parts if they are exposed or from the enclosure front or opening if they are enclosed; (B)The width of working space in front of the electric equipment shall be the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 in.), whichever is greater. In all cases, the working space shall permit at least a 90-degree opening of equipment doors or hinged panels; and (C)The work space shall be clear and extend from the grade, floor, or platform to the height required by paragraph (g)(1)(vi) of this section. However, other equipment associated with the electrical installation and located above or below the electric equipment may extend not more than 153 mm (6 in.) beyond the front of the electric equipment.