OSHA Inspection: WAYNE FARMS, LLC

Issued

Apr 17, 2025

Abate by

Jun 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

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 in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.    (a) At 112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL in the West Plant, Boiler Room, Boiler #2; On or about October 19, 2024, employees conducting a boiler blowdown were exposed to struck-by hazards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Apr 17, 2025

Abate by

Jun 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, was not provided, used, or maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:    (a) At 112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL: On or about 10/19/2024, the employer failed to provide thermal protective clothing for employees working with water where thermal hazards are capable of reaching up to 340-degrees Fahrenheit at boiler #1.   (b) At 112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL: On or about 10/19/2024, the employer failed to provide  thermal protective clothing for employees working with water where thermal hazards are capable of reaching up to 340-degrees Fahrenheit at boiler #2.   (c) At 112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL: On or about 10/19/2024, the employer failed to provide  thermal protective clothing for employees working with water where thermal hazards are capable of reaching up to 340-degrees Fahrenheit at boiler #3.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Apr 17, 2025

Abate by

Jun 4, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):   (a) At 112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL; In the West Plant, Boiler Room: On or about 10/24/2024, the employer did not conduct a thorough workplace hazard assessment for personal protective equipment when employees were tasked with conducting boiler blowdowns, exposing them to water which reaches above 340 degrees Fahrenheit at boiler #1.   (b) At 112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL; In the West Plant, Boiler Room: On or about 10/24/2024, the employer did not conduct a thorough workplace hazard assessment  for personal protective equipment when employees were tasked with conducting boiler blowdowns, exposing them to water in the machines which reaches above 340 degrees Fahrenheit at boiler # 2.   (c) At 112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL; In the West Plant, Boiler Room: On or about 10/24/2024, the employer did not conduct a thorough workplace hazard assessment  for personal protective equipment when employees were tasked with conducting boiler blowdowns, exposing them to fluid in the machines which reaches above 340 degrees Fahrenheit at boiler #3.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Apr 17, 2025

Abate by

May 22, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1):The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:  (a) At 112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL: On or about 10/19/2024, the employer failed to provide heat resistance face shield and eye protection for employees working with water where thermal hazards are capable of reaching up to 340-degrees Fahrenheit at boiler #1.   b) At 112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL: On or about 10/19/2024, the employer failed to provide heat resistance face shield and eye protection for employees working with water where thermal hazards are capable of reaching up to 340-degrees Fahrenheit at boiler #2.   c) At 112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL: On or about 10/19/2024, the employer failed to provide heat resistance face shield and eye protection for employees working with water where thermal hazards are capable of reaching up to 340-degrees Fahrenheit at boiler #3.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records