CHICAGO, IL —
OSHA Inspection: AZTECA FOODS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of AZTECA FOODS, INC. in 5005 S. NAGLE AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60638 (NAICS 311919). OSHA activity number 347097248.
What this inspection record means
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- AZTECA FOODS, INC.
- Site address
- 5005 S. NAGLE AVE.
- City
- CHICAGO
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60638
- Mailing
- 5005 S. NAGLE AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60638
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- 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
- 311919
- Employees
- 86
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.146 C02
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 18, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $8,067 · Current $4,034 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not 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 similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign. a) On or about February 2, 2024, the corn fryer area, the employer had not posted danger signs of the existence and location of the danger posed by the permit-required space. The location where the danger signs were not posted includes but is not limited to the side of corn chip fryer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4033.5
- — Z (S) $8067
1910.146 C04
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): The written permit space entry program was not available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives: On or about February 2, 2024, in the production area, the employer did not develop and implement a written confined space program for employees to include procedures for entry, rescue and training for attendant(s) and entrant(s).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 D02
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not identify and evaluate the hazards of permit spaces before employees entered: a) On or about February 2, 2024, the corn fryer room, the employer did not identify all hazards associated with the confined space entry and those hazards created by the work performed inside the confined space.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 D03
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations: a) On or about February 2, 2024, the corn fryer area, the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for verifying acceptable conditions related to heat, steam, and atmospheric hazards in the corn fryer prior to each entry.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 D06
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(6): The employer did not provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry was authorized for the duration of entry operations: a) On or about February 2, 2024, the corn fryer area, the employer failed to ensure an attendant was present throughout the duration of the permit entry. An employee was required to enter the corn fryer to remove oil slug from the bottom of the permit-required confined space.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 D09
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces to rescue. a) On or about February 2, 2024, the corn fryer area, the employer failed to implement rescue procedures for rescuing entrants who enter confined space, such as, but not limited to, the corn fryer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 E01
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1):Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit: a) On or about February 2, 2024, the corn fryer area, the employer did not ensure that an entry permit was prepared prior to entry of the corn fryer, a permit-required confined space to clean and sanitize.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 G01
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146: a) On or about February 2, 2024, the corn fryer area, the employer failed to ensure that employee entering permit-required confined space including the corn fryer, were adequately trained to perform duties including, but not limited to, entrant and attendant being exposed to confined space hazards such as, but not limited to, atmospheric hazards, crush by hazards, and burn hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Mar 6, 2024
- Abate by
- Mar 25, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $6,453 · Current $3,227 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: a. On or about February 2, 2024, the corn fryer area, employees are required to work with a corrosive solid (Chem Station CBO II with sodium hydroxide), were not provided with suitable shower for quick drenching of the body.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3226.5
- — Z (S) $6453
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Source
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