OSHA Inspection: RMH FOODS, LLC

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $8000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1):  The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:  On or about January 31, 2024, an employee working on the Raw Production Floor behind Line C was performing cleaning and inspection activities in the Spiromac Vacuum Tumbler and the AMFEC Vacuum Tumbler and the employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 other similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign:  On or about January 31, 2024, an employee working on the Raw Production Floor behind Line C was performing cleaning and inspection activities in the Spiromac Vacuum Tumbler and the AMFEC Vacuum Tumbler and the employer did not inform exposed employees of the existence and location of, and danger posed by such permit-required confined spaces through the posting of danger signs or other equally effective means.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(i)(E):  The determination and supporting data required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(i)(A), 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(i)(B), and 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(i)(C) were not made available to each employee who entered the permit space under the terms:  On or about January 31, 2024, an employee working on the Raw Production Floor behind Line C was performing cleaning and inspection activities in the Spiromac Vacuum Tumbler and the AMFEC Vacuum Tumbler and the employer did not perform air monitoring prior to entry.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(f)(11): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the rescue and emergency services to be summoned and the means for summoning those services:  On or about January 31, 2024, an employee working on the Raw Production Floor behind Line C was performing cleaning and inspection activities in the Spiromac Vacuum Tumbler and the AMFEC Vacuum Tumbler and the employer did not ensure that the entry permit identified the rescue and emergency services to be summoned and the means for summoning those services.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(f)(12): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify the communication procedures used by authorized entrants and attendants to maintain contact during the entry:  On or about January 31, 2024, an employee working on the Raw Production Floor behind Line C was performing cleaning and inspection activities in the Spiromac Vacuum Tumbler and the AMFEC Vacuum Tumbler and the employer did not ensure that the entry permit identified the communication procedures to be used by authorized entrants and attendants.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(f)(13): The entry permit that documented compliance and authorized entry to a permit space did not identify equipment, such as personal protective equipment, testing equipment, communications equipment, alarm systems, and rescue equipment:  On or about January 31, 2024, an employee working on the Raw Production Floor behind Line C was performing cleaning and inspection activities in the Spiromac Vacuum Tumbler and the AMFEC Vacuum Tumbler and the employer did not ensure that the entry permit identified the equipment to be used during permit required confined space entry.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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.  On or about January 31, 2024, an employee working on the Raw Production Floor behind Line C was performing cleaning and inspection activities in the Spiromac Vacuum Tumbler and the AMFEC Vacuum Tumbler and the employer did not provide training to employees assigned to perform cleaning and inspection activities inside permit-required confined spaces to ensure the safe performance of assigned duties.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(8)(i):  When an employer arranged to have employees of another employer (contractor) perform work that involved permit space entry, the host employer did not inform the contractor that the workplace contained permit spaces:  On or about January 31, 2024, a contract employee working on the Raw Production Floor behind Line C was performing cleaning and inspection activities in the Spiromac Vacuum Tumbler and the AMFEC Vacuum Tumbler and the host employer did not inform the contractor that the workplace contained permit spaces.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(8)(iii):  When an employer arranged to have employees of another employer (contractor) perform work that involved permit space entry, the host employer did not apprise the contractor of any precautions or procedures that the host employee may encounter.  On or about January 31, 2024, a contract employee working on the Raw Production Floor behind Line C was performing cleaning and inspection activities in the Spiromac Vacuum Tumbler and the AMFEC Vacuum Tumbler and the host employer did not apprise the contractor of any precautions or procedures that the host employee may encounter during permit space entry.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10372.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):  Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a.  On or about January 31, 2024, an employee working on the Raw Production Floor behind Line C was performing cleaning and inspection activities in the Spiromac Vacuum Tumbler and the AMFEC Vacuum Tumbler and the employer did not ensure that procedures were utilized for the control of hazardous energy.   b.  On or about April 11, 2024, an employee working on the Raw Production Floor was performing cleaning activities on the Multivac on Line F and the employer did not ensure that procedures were utilized for the control of hazardous energy.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8296.00 · Current $2000.00 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:  On or about April 11, 2024, an employee working in the Dock Area was exposed to eye injuries while adding water to the batteries of the fork trucks and the emergency eyewash was blocked and not available for immediate use.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8296.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):  Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.  On or about April 11, 2024, an employee working in the Dock Area was exposed to fire related injuries because the portable fire extinguisher was blocked and not readily accessible.

Issued

2024-07-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8296.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:   On or about April 11, 2024, an employee working in the Dock Area was exposed to electrical hazards because the electrical panels were blocked and not readily accessible.