OSHA Inspection: PET PROCESSORS LLC.

Issued

2024-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $5647.00 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:  On or about June 27, 2024, the employer did not ensure periodic inspections of energy control procedures were conducted annually, including a review of each authorized employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedures. Authorized employees are required to conduct and direct service/maintenance activities on the machines, requiring them to perform lockout/tagout.

Issued

2024-10-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8067.00 · Current $5647.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i):Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  On or about June 27, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were not exposed to electrical hazards in that employees were required to walk and work around a live wall mounted, 3-phase, 480-volt electrical control compartment that was not affixed with a cover in the forklift service bay/dock area.

Issued

2024-10-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-11-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition:  On or about June 27, 2024, the employer failed to ensure that walking-working surfaces were maintained in a safe condition. The portion of the facility the employer refers to as "Abandoned in Place" is entered by employees to retrieve parts and equipment. Due to a partially open roof, periods of rain accumulate on the walking-working surface, creating slip, trip, and fall hazards. Employees must navigate around various boxes, pallets, parts, and machinery to retrieve items.