COLUMBUS, MS —
OSHA Inspection: KENT PRECISION FOODS GROUP, INC.
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of KENT PRECISION FOODS GROUP, INC. in 1409 HWY 45 SOUTH, COLUMBUS, MS 39701 (NAICS 311941). OSHA activity number 347002701.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- KENT PRECISION FOODS GROUP, INC.
- Site address
- 1409 HWY 45 SOUTH
- City
- COLUMBUS
- State
- MS
- ZIP
- 39701
- Mailing
- 1409 HWY 45 SOUTH, COLUMBUS, MS 39701
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 311941
- Employees
- 250
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
7 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 II B
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2024
- Abate by
- Apr 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $7,604 · Current $3,822 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy had not been put into place. a) Jobsite - On or about September 28, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for the Prodo Pak included specific procedural steps for controlling the pneumatic energy, exposing employees to amputation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3822
- — Z (S) $7604
1910.147 C04 II C
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2024
- Abate by
- Apr 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them. a) Jobsite - On or about September 28, 2023, the employer did not ensure the employees used the required lockout devices including the pneumatic lockout device, exposing employees to amputation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2024
- Abate by
- Apr 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $12,676 · Current $6,338 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) On or about September 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the sprockets on the back of the ProdoPak's (S/N 1158) was guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $6338
- — Z (S) $12676
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2024
- Abate by
- Apr 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains that were seven (7) or less feet from the floor or platform were not enclosed: a) On or about September 1, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the sprockets on the back of one of the ProdoPak's (S/N 1158) were adequately guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2024
- Abate by
- Apr 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $38,022 · Current $19,011 Reduced
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. a) Jobsite - On or about September 28, 2023 the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for the ProdoPak was reviewed at least annually, exposing employees to amputation hazards. Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection #1625011, Citation 1, Item 2, issued on January 13, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 6120 Tower Ave in Superior, WI which became a final order on February 2, 2023.
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $19011
- — Z (R) $38022
1910.147 D03
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2024
- Abate by
- Apr 2, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $63,382 · Current $31,691 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy sources: a) Jobsite - On or about September 28, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees changing out the blades of the Prodo Pak were locking the machine out, exposing employees to amputation hazards. Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection #1625011, Citation 1, Item 2, issued on January 13, 2023, concerning a workplace located at 6120 Tower Ave in Superior, WI which became a final order on February 2, 2023.
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $31691
- — Z (R) $63382
1904.39 A02
- Issued
- Feb 16, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $12,676 · Current $6,338 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2):The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours. a) Jobsite - On or about September 1, 2023 the employer did not report an amputation to OSHA within twenty-four hours. The employer reported the amputation to OSHA on September 27, 2023.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $6338
- — Z (O) $12676
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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 347002701.
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