OSHA Inspection: MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC.

Issued

Feb 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(2):If the workplace contains permit spaces, the employer shall inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces. NOTE: A sign reading DANGER -- PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER or using other similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign.  a) At the establishment located at 3975 Tall Pine Drive, Plover, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that exposed employees were informed by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of the danger posed by a permit-required confined space in Line 3 Spiral Freezer (Manufacturer: JBT Corporation, Model: M10TC, SN: 1172) Belt Stack, exposing employees to the hazards associated with permit-required confined space hazards, such as but not limited to caught between, caught in, or caught on hazards.

Issued

Feb 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(4):If the employer decides that its employees will enter permit spaces, the employer shall develop and implement a written permit space program that complies with this section. The written program shall be available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives.   At the establishment located at 3975 Tall Pine Drive, Plover, Wisconsin; the employer did not implement a written permit space program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146, exposing employees to the hazards associated with permit-required confined spaces, such as but not limited to caught between, caught in, or caught on hazards. On or about December 4, 2023, employees were required to enter the Line 3 Spiral Freezer (Manufacturer: JBT Corporation, Model: M10TC, SN: 1172) and crawl into the Belt Stack, a permit-required confined space, to perform maintenance or service work, such as but not limited to troubleshooting the belt.  All provisions of 29 CFR 1910.146(d) shall be contained in a written permit-required confined space program. Key elements include, but are not limited to the following: a. Procedures to identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces. b. Documenting the completion of measures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section, such as but not limited to monitoring or testing and isolating the permit space, by preparing an entry permit. c. Training so that all employees whose work in permit spaces acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned.

Issued

Feb 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2): Under the permit space program required by paragraph (c)(4) of 29 CFR 1910.146, the employer shall identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees enter them.   a) At the establishment located at 3975 Tall Pine Drive, Plover, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that hazards of permit spaces were identified and evaluated before employees entered them, exposing employees to the hazards associated with permit-required confined spaces, such as but not limited to caught between, caught in, or caught on hazards. On or about December 4, 2023, employees were required to enter the Line 3 Spiral Freezer (Manufacturer: JBT Corporation, Model: M10TC, SN: 1172)and crawl under the Belt Stack, a permit-required confined space, to perform maintenance or service work, such as but not limited to troubleshooting the belt.

Issued

Feb 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(e)(1): Before entry is authorized, the employer shall document the completion of measures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section by preparing an entry permit.  NOTE: Appendix D to section 1910.146 presents examples of permits whose elements are considered to comply with the requirements of this section.  a) At the establishment located at 3975 Tall Pine Drive, Plover, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that before entry was authorized, an entry permit was prepared and completed documenting completion of measures required by paragraph (d)(3) of 29 CFR 1910.146, such as but not limited to monitoring or testing and isolating the permit space, exposing employees to the hazards associated with permit-required confined spaces, such as but not limited to caught between, caught in, or caught on hazards. On or about December 4, 2023, employees were required to enter the Line 3 Spiral Freezer (Manufacturer: JBT Corporation, Model: M10TC, SN: 1172) and crawl under the Belt Stack, a permit-required confined space, to perform maintenance or service work, such as but not limited to troubleshooting the belt.

Issued

Feb 22, 2024

Abate by

Mar 21, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(g)(1): The employer shall provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section.   a) At the establishment located at 3975 Tall Pine Drive, Plover, Wisconsin; the employer did not ensure that permit-required confined space training was provided to employees to acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned, exposing employees to the hazards associated with permit-required confined spaces, such as but not limited to caught between, caught in, or caught on hazards. On or about December 4, 2023, employees were required to enter the Line 3 Spiral Freezer (Manufacturer: JBT Corporation, Model: M10TC, SN: 1172) and crawl under the Belt Stack, a permit-required confined space, to perform maintenance or service work, such as but not limited to troubleshooting the belt.