OSHA Inspection: THE JAMES SKINNER LLC

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $11,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances E101

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial baking activities in the Roll-in production area for the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117. The employer is failing to protect employees from flash fire hazards in the Roll-In Room in that flour dust is being suspended in the air during cleaning operations as a result of employees using compressed air to blow built up flour from the surfaces of their production equipment without de-energizing all potential ignition sources present in the area.  AMONG OTHER METHODS, FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHODS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:  1)	Develop and implement a written procedure addressing the requirements of NFPA 61, 8.4.2.6.1 with the intent of ensuring equipment has been powered down and isolated prior to using the compressed air as means of dislodging built up flour dust.  2)	Develop and implement a written housekeeping program pursuant to IAW NFPA 61 Section 8.4.2.1 with the intent of mitigating and/or eliminating combustible fire/explosion hazardous conditions.  3)	Conduct a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) per NFPA 61 Section 7.1.2 to evaluate the flour dust fire and combustibility hazard within the Roll-In Room and verify what necessary measures need to be taken to prevent potential fire and explosion hazards and apply that information in the development of a housekeeping program.  4)	Purchase additional equipment such as an explosion rated dust collector and explosion rated vacuums to as means of reducing excessive product accumulation.  5)	Ensure employees are trained on the written programs and procedures listed in Items #1 and #2 above.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial baking production activities in the Roll-in room of the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, where the employer has employees working without ensuing the residual flour dust build up on the floors and equipment did not exceed 1/32 of an inch in the Roll-in room.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $10,403 · Current $7,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements.  On or about August 14, 2024, employees engaged in distribution operations in the commercial bakery facility located at 4651 F Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 were exposed to slips, trips, and fall hazards in that employees were using a stair system for access and egress from the facility (next to door #1) and the stair system was missing a handrail on the enclosed side.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $10,403 · Current $7,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(c): When an employee is exposed to falling objects, the employer did not ensure that each employee wears head protection that meets the requirements of subpart I of this part. And/or the employer did not protect employees from falling objects by implementing one or more of the following methods listed in 1910.28(c)(1)-(3).  On or about August 312024, employees engaged in bakery production activities in the commercial bakery facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that pastry pans filled with product were falling off Spiral #3/Blue cooling tower while employees were working underneath.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $11,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.30(a)(1): The employer did not provide training as required by this subpart for each employee who uses personal fall protection systems or who is required to be trained as specified elsewhere in this subpart before any employee is exposed to a fall hazard.  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in maintenance operations in the commercial bakery facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed fall hazards in that they were working at heights greater than 4ft and have not received fall protection training from the employer that covers:  a)	The nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them, b)	The correct procedures for installing, inspecting, operating, maintaining and disassembling the personal fall protection systems that the employees uses. c)	The correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment specified including but not limited to: proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques and methods of equipment inspection and storage as specified by the manufacturer.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $13,005 · Current $9,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.101(b):"Compressed gases." The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank cars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.  On or about August 14th, 2024, employees engaged the maintenance of equipment as part of the bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to fire, explosion and struck-by hazards in that full or partially full oxygen and acetylene cylinders were observed free standing and unsecured. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	One acetylene cylinder was free standing in the maintenance shop directly in front of a flammable materials cabinet. b)	One oxygen cylinder was free standing in the boiler room. c)	At least 16 oxygen cylinders were not properly secured outside the building behind the boiler room - The chain in use was not securing cylinders from tip-over. d)	Two oxygen cylinders were free standing outside the main entrance of the maintenance shop.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet:  On or about August 14th, 2024, employees engaged in maintenance operations at the commercial bakery facility located 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to fire and explosion hazards in that acetylene and oxygen cylinders were being stored close together in the maintenance shop. An acetylene cylinder was stored within approximately 1-2 feet directly in front of the flammable materials cabinet that contained oxygen cylinders

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $11,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in maintenance activities in the commercial bakery facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to the unexpected release of hazardous energy sources in that employees were performing maintenance activities on equipment that requires the isolation of hazardous energy sources without having been trained in accordance with this subpart.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  On or about August 20, 2024, employees engaged in maintenance activities in the commercial bakery facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 were exposed to the unexpected release of hazardous energy in that two employees were observed conducting maintenance operations on the robot portion of the Schubert robot located in the production area without affixing a lockout or tagout device.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment:  On or about August 31, 2024, employees engaged in maintenance activates at the commercial bakery facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 were exposed to exposed to the unexpected release of hazardous energy in that multiple employees were working on top of Spiral #3 without each employee affixing their individually assigned LOTO devices as means of ensuring isolation before commencing work.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $11,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, was not conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) when the operator had been involved in an accident or near-miss incident to ensure that the operator had the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely.  On or about August 14th, 2024, employees engaged in material handling operations at the commercial bakery facility located at 4651 F Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 were exposed to struck-by hazards in that an employee, who was involved in an accident on August 8, 2024 while operating a Raymond Stand-up counter balanced lift truck (serial # 425-16-48663), did not receive refresher training as required in this subpart prior to operating a forklift again on August 9, 2024.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(m)(6): A safe distance was not being maintained from the edge of the ramp.  On or about August 14th, 2024, employees engaged in material handling operations in the commercial bakery facility located at 4651 F Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to struck-by/crushing and fall hazards in that a safe distance was not maintained from the edge of the docking ramp on door #2. As a result, an employee backed his forklift off the docking ramp and the forklift fell over four feet impacting the concrete below.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $10,403 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  On or about August 14th, 2024, employees engaged in production activities in the commercial bakery facility located 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the Twister # 1 was not securely anchored in place causing the twister # 1 to move back and forth during operation.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $13,005 · Current $9,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in production activities in the commercial bakery located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to caught- in and nip-point hazards in that the pulleys contained within laminator #2 was not fully guarded and exposed the bottom middle part of the laminator.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(3):29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to the standards in paragraphs specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in production activities in the commercial bakery located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed caught-in hazards in that the pulleys contained within laminator #2 were not fully guarded exposing the bottom middle part of where the laminator belt rides over the pulley.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  On or about August 14th, 2024, employees engaged in production activities in the commercial baking facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 were exposed to caught-in and nip point hazards in that the employer failed to ensure funning chains and sprockets are guarded against accidental and/or incidental contact. Instances of failure, include but are not limited to:   a) Unguarded Red Freezer Chain and Sprocket. b) Unguarded Blue Freezer Chain and Sprocket. c) Unguarded chains and Sprockets on the Blue Oven. d) Unguarded chain and sprocket next to the icing tank on panning line below the conveyor.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.263(i)(7)(iii): Where hazard of getting caught exists a sufficient number of stop buttons shall be provided to enable quick stopping of the conveyor.  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in production activities in the commercial bakery located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were employees operating along the red moline line were exposed to caught-in hazards in that none of the four E-stops located on the red moline line were operational preventing staff from stopping the production line in the event of an employee caught in the machine.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1): Identification of manufacturer and ratings. Electric equipment was used, and the following markings were not placed on the equipment:  *	The manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified; and  *	Other markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary.  On or about August 5th, 2024 employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to electrical n that multiple energized electrical enclosures did not contain listing and labeling as required by the standard. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	Red Moline Guillotine 208V/20 AMP did not contain listing or labeling. b)	Red Proof Box Controls 208V/20 AMP did not contain listing of labeling. c)	Electrical Enclosure mounted on Mixer #5 did not contain listing or labeling - Located in the Roll-in room. d)	Electrical Enclosure mounted on the side of mixer #2 did not contain listing or labeling in the Roll-in room. e)	Junction Box Enclosure located next to the sheave rollers in the Roll-in room did not contain listing or labeling. f)	Mixer #4 control panel located in the Roll-in room did not contain listing or labeling. g)	Electrical enclosure behind mixer #3 in the Roll-in room did not contain listing or labeling. h)	Electrical enclosure located next Spiral #3 panel #48 did not contain listing or labeling. i)	Electrical enclosure located next to Twister #2 under the conveyor belt did not contain listing or labeling.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $5,000 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 August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to electrical hazards in that Spiral #2 Electrical Panel (#36) was blocked by large mechanical equipment and a mobile conveyor belt preventing ready access.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $2,500 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:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in that live electrical components within boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	Junction box was not closed between sifter and mixer #4 - Roll in room. b)	Junction box was open on laminator #2 was not closed - Roll in room. c)	Control box mounted on the side of Mixer #5 was not closed - Roll in room. d)	Control box Mounted on Blue Cross Sheeter #1 was not closed. e)	X-ray #1 and #2 boxes were not closed on the production line. f)	Spiral #3 conveyor electrical box was not closed. g)	208V box #44 was not closed (handle broken) - Located next to the start of the red moline line. h)	208V/20AMP Red Moline Guillotine box was not closed. i)	480V/100AMP Red Proof Box Main Drive was not closed. j)	Electrical control box located next to twister #2 below the main conveyor was not closed. k)	Electrical control box LIK WIFIER #34 was not closed. l)	Electrical control box not closed below conveyor on Panning line. Located on the opposite side of the motor for the conveyor. m)	Energized 208V/box #44 handle was broken on the enclosure's door, allowing it to remain partially open, exposing the internal energized components - Located next to the start of the red moline line. n)	Energized control box mounted on the side of Mixer #5 in the roll-in room had a large hole on front of the enclosure.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(iii)(D): The raceway is sealed or plugged at the outer end using approved means so as to prevent access to the enclosure through the raceway:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 were exposed to fire and electrical hazards in that multiple raceways were not sealed or plugged to prevent access through the raceway. Instances of failure include but are not limited to;  a)	Conduit located on Laminator #1 at the decline of the conveyor was not sealed or plugged in the Roll-in Room. b)	Conduit located behind Roll-in Electrical Panel (#2) was not sealed or plugged on the top/bottom side of the conduit - Located in the Roll-in room. c)	Mixer #4 Control Panel conduit was not sealed or plugged in the Roll-in room. d)	Motor located behind mixer #3 conduit was not sealed or plugged in the Roll-in room. e)	Conduit located under the conveyor on the blue line next to the blue over was not sealed or plugged. f)	Conduit located below conveyor on the blue line going into the blue oven was not sealed or plugged - Located on the same side of Spiral #3 conveyor electrical panel. g)	Conduit mounted on mixer #2 in the icing area was not sealed or plugged.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(iii)(F): The raceway was not fastened at its outer end and other places as necessary:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to a fire and electrical hazards in that raceways that were in use were not appropriately fastened. Instance of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	Conduit located on Laminator #1 at the decline of the conveyor was not fastened - Located in the Roll-in Room. b)	Conduit located behind Roll-in Electrical Panel (#2) was not fastened at necessary places on the top/bottom side of the conduit - Located in the Roll-in room. c)	Mixer #4 Control Panel conduit was not fastened in the Roll-in room. d)	Motor located behind mixer #3 conduit was not fastened at necessary places in the Roll-in room. e)	Conduit located under the conveyor on the blue line next to the blue over was not fastened at necessary places. f)	Conduit located below conveyor on the blue line going into the blue oven was not fastened at necessary places - Located on the same side of Spiral #3 conveyor electrical panel. g)	Conduit mounted on mixer #2 in the icing area was not fastened at necessary places.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $11,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in that production employees were getting electrically shocked, from an ineffective grounding of energized equipment. Instance of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	Energized electrical circuit between Twister #1 and E-stop (same side of the conveyor) on the Red Moline Line. b)	Energized electrical circuit near Twister #2 and E-stop (same side of the conveyor) on the Red Moline Line.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

9 CFR 1910.304(g)(6): Supports, enclosures, and equipment to be grounded.  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in that production employees were getting electrically shocked, from an ineffective grounding of energized equipment. Instance of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	Energized electrical circuit between Twister #1 and E-stop (same side of the conveyor) on the Red Moline Line. b)	Energized electrical circuit near Twister #2 and E-stop (same side of the conveyor) on the Red Moline Line.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $11,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x):Flexible cords were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in that damaged flexible cords were being used in production. The employer failed to protect flexible cords from damage. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	2 damaged flexible cords inserted into Power Flex 40 - White Packaging Production Line. b)	2 damaged suspended flexible cords - White Packaging Production Line. c)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into Power Flex 4 - White Packaging Production Line. d)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into Power Flex 40 - Blue Line next to the Blue Oven. e)	2 damaged flexible cords inserted into Power Flex 40 and Icing Control junction Box - Line #2. f)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into Baldor motor - Oven #2 Feed Conveyor. g)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into motor - Pan return #1 conveyor. h)	1 damaged suspended flexible cord - Red Moline Line. i)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into Baldor motor - Red Moline Line. j)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into junction box under conveyor next to the icing tank - Panning Line. k)	2 damaged flexible cords inserted into Power Flex 40 - Mounted on side of conveyor next to Refrigeration Spiral #2 door. l)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into white motor - Mounted on side of conveyor next to Power Flex 40 - Next Refrigeration Spiral #2 door.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to fire and electrical hazards in that flexible cords in use were not provided with strain relief necessary in preventing damage that occurs from the weight of the cord pulling on the interior terminals and wiring. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	2 damaged flexible cords inserted into Power Flex 40 - White Packaging Production Line. b)	2 damaged suspended flexible cords - White Packaging Production Line. c)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into Power Flex 4 - White Packaging Production Line. d)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into Power Flex 40 - Blue Line next to the Blue Oven. e)	2 damaged flexible cords inserted into Power Flex 40 and Icing Control junction Box - Line #2. f)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into Baldor motor - Oven #2 Feed Conveyor. g)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into motor - Pan return #1 conveyor. h)	1 damaged suspended flexible cord - Red Moline Line. i)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into Baldor motor - Red Moline Line. j)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into junction box under conveyor next to the icing tank - Panning Line. k)	2 damaged flexible cords inserted into Power Flex 40 - Mounted on side of conveyor next to Refrigeration Spiral #2 door. l)	1 damaged flexible cord inserted into white motor - Mounted on side of conveyor next to Power Flex 40 - Next Refrigeration Spiral #2 door.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  On or about August 25th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activates located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in that flexible cords were used continuously in lieu of structural fixed wiring. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	Flexible cord installed over the main entry of the Roll-in room. b)	Flexible cord installed on the wall behind the chemical storage area near the wash bay.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:  On or about August 25th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activates located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 were exposed to electrical and fire hazards in that flexible cords were attached to building surfaces. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	Flexible cord installed over the main entry of the Roll-in room. b)	Flexible cord installed on the wall behind the chemical storage area near the wash bay.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $11,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  On or about August 25th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to electrical shock in that a faceplate was missing on a 120V outlet located on the incline conveyor for laminator #2 in the Roll-in room.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in sanitation activities in the commercial bakery located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to electrical shock in that employees were using an 208V electrical disconnect in the wash bay to supply power to equipment they were running while cleaning with water. The electrical disconnect was being used in a wet location and did not contain a watertight seal.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Jun 17, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.307(b): Areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations under the Class and Zone system and areas designated under the Class and Division system established after August 13, 2007, were not properly documented:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities in the R-in room of the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117, were exposed to fire and electrical hazards in that the employer failed to document locations under the Class and Zone systems.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial bakery production activities located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 were exposed to fire and explosion hazards in that electrical equipment located in the Roll-in room was not approved for the environment employees work in - Flour dust was present and was tested as explosive in the Roll-in room. Instances of ignition source failure(s) include but are not limited to:  a)	Two 120V outlets did not have approved faceplates, did not have approved flip covers, and they were not sealed -located on laminator #2. b)	Flexible cord going into Mixer #4 control box was frayed, not sealed, and pulled out of the connector. c)	Conduit on Laminator #1 was not sealed, and separated from connector - Near the decline side of the conveyor. d)	Junction box located above the Sheave Rollers was open, not sealed, and exposing energized conductors. e)	Conduit on wall behind the Roll-in line Electrical panel #2 was not sealed, and was separated from energized conductors on the top and bottom connectors. f)	Junction box was not sealed, open, and exposed energized conductors between the sifter and mixer #4. g)	Electrical energized cords were dangling and not sealed on Mixer #3 control panel. h)	Motor behind conduit was not sealed, and was exposing energized conductors. i)	Energized conductors were free floating on Mixer #2. j)	Electrical Enclosure mounted on Mixer #5 was not sealed, closed, and had a hole on the top part of the door. k)	Junction Box was open on laminator #2, not sealed, and exposing energized conductors. l)	Two junction boxes located directly below Roller #3's conveyor has missing covers, were not sealed, and energized conductors were exposed. m)	Control Panel Mounted on the side of Mixer #2 was open, not sealed, and exposing energized conductors.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $11,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(2): Employees, who were not qualified persons, were not trained in and familiar with any electrically related safety practices not specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.331 through 29 CFR 1910.335, but which were necessary for their safety:  On or about August 5th, 2024, employees engaged in commercial baking operations in the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 were exposed to electrical in that employees were accessing three electrical enclosures located on or near the red moline production line. The employees accessing these panels did not receive any electrical training from their employer and these electrical enclosures contained open buses, transformers energized circuits. Instances of failure include but are not limited to:  a)	Red Moline Guillotine Electrical Enclosure- 208v/20 AMP circuit. b)	Red Proof Box Main Drive Electrical Enclosure - 480V/100 AMP circuit. c)	Red Proof Box Controls Electrical Enclosure - 208V /20 AMP circuit.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $156,052 · Current $105,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): (1) Unprotected sides and edges. (i) Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the following.  Instances include but are not limited to:  a)	The employer is failing to protect employees engaged in commercial baking activities from fall hazard(s) associated with performing maintenance activities at elevated work surfaces. This was most recently documented on or about August 20th, 2024on top of the Blue Proof Box in the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117.  Where the employer has employees performing maintenance operations on elevated surfaces greater than 4 feet without any form of fall protection.  b)	The employer is failing to protect employees engaged in commercial baking activities from fall hazard(s) associated with performing maintenance activities at elevated work surfaces. This was most recently documented on or about August 31st, 2024, on the top belt of the Spiral #3 (blue ambient) in the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117.  Where the employer has employees performing maintenance operations on elevated surfaces greater than 4 feet without any form of fall protection.  c)	The employer is failing to protect employees engaged in commercial baking activities from fall hazard(s) associated with performing maintenance activities at elevated work surfaces. This was most recently documented on or about August 14th, 2024,on the top belt of the Blue Freezer Spiral in the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117.  Where the employer has employees performing maintenance operations on elevated surfaces greater than 4 feet without any form of fall protection.  d)	The employer is failing to protect employees engaged in commercial baking activities from fall hazard(s) associated with performing maintenance activities at elevated work surfaces. This was most recently documented on or about [August 14th, 2024, on the top belt of the Red Freezer Spiral in the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117.  Where the employer has employees performing maintenance operations on elevated surfaces greater than 4 feet without any form of fall protection.    e)	The employer is failing to protect employees engaged in commercial baking activities from fall hazard(s) associated with performing maintenance activities at elevated work surfaces. This was most recently documented on or about August 7th,2024, on the top belt of the Red Proof Box Drum #1 and #2 in the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117.  Where the employer has employees performing maintenance operations on elevated surfaces greater than 4 feet without any form of fall protection.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $165,514 · Current $125,000 Reduced

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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 and/or incidental contact by use of approved cabinets or by location in a room, vault, or similar enclosure that is accessible only to qualified persons. Instances include but are not limited to:  a)	The employer is failing to protect employees engaged in commercial bakery activities from electrical and fire hazards associated with accidental and/or incidental contact with the interior live wiring of electrical enclosures. This was most recently documented on or about August 17, 2024, at the Red Moline Guillotine in the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117. Where the employer has employees accessing the interior of the energized Red Moline Guillotine Electrical Enclosure rated at 208v/20 AMP circuit, as means of starting/stopping and adjusting the various equipment features and functions necessary for operation.   b)	The employer is failing to protect employees engaged in commercial bakery activities from electrical and fire hazards associated with accidental and/or incidental contact with the interior live wiring of electrical enclosures. This was most recently documented on or about August 17, 2024 at the Red Proof Box Main Drive in the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117. Where the employer has employees accessing the interior of the energized Red Proof Box Main Drive Electrical Enclosure rated at 480V/100 AMP circuit, as means of starting/stopping and adjusting the various equipment features and functions necessary for operation.  c)	The employer is failing to protect employees engaged in commercial bakery activities from electrical and fire hazards associated with accidental and/or incidental contact with the interior live wiring of electrical enclosures. This was most recently documented on or about August 17, 2024, at the Red Proof Box Controls in the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117. Where the employer has employees accessing the interior of the energized Red Proof Box Controls Electrical Enclosure rated at 208V /20 AMP circuit, as means of starting/stopping and adjusting the various equipment features and functions necessary for operation.

Issued

Feb 4, 2025

Abate by

Apr 16, 2026

Penalty

Initial $33,100 · Current $25,000 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.  Instances include but are not limited to:  a)	The employer is failing to protect employees engaged in commercial baking activities from amputation hazards created by rotating parts.  This was most recently documented on or about August 22, 2024, near the start of the Blue Line in the facility located at 4657 G Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117. Where the employer has employees exposed to in-going nip point hazards from the unguarded sprocket conveyor on the start of the Blue Line.  The James Skinner LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1694658, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on December 13, 2023, with respect to a workplace located at 4651 F Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117.