OSHA Inspection: JOHNSON'S REAL ICE CREAM, LLC.

Issued

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7813.00 · Current $3907.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d):Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1) through (d)(6):  a. On or about February 28, 2023, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts during servicing and cleaning of the Batch Machine. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not locked out prior to performing the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.

Issued

2023-05-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer shall 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. The training shall include the following:  a. On or about March 23, 2023, the employer did not provide employees who were required to performed servicing and cleaning operations on the Batch Machine with training on the energy control procedures.