OSHA Inspection: NORTHWEST PREMIUM MEATS, LLC

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5675.00 · Current $2838.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a runway or similar walkway is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system.  a) On or about October 24, 2024, employees walk on an elevated catwalk without guardrails to move livestock around the pen. Employees are exposed to a fall of approximately 6ft to the concrete surface below.  Note: Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $3310.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and have each affected employee use, the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee(s) from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment:   a) On or about October 24, 2024, and at times prior thereto: employees use Category 1 corrosive chemicals including Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaners, Smokehouse Cleaner, and Degreasers to clean and sanitize meat processing equipment while wearing safety glasses.   Note: Certification of corrective action and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 October 24, 2024, and at times prior thereto: employees use Category 1 corrosive chemicals including Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaners, Smokehouse Cleaner, and Degreasers to clean and sanitize meat processing equipment while wearing safety glasses.   Note: Certification of corrective action and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5675.00 · Current $2838.00 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:  a) On or about October 24, 2024, and at times prior thereto: employees used a Hobart model 403 meat tenderizer with the manufactured guard removed.   Note: Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4729.00 · Current $2365.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:  a) Compressor Room: On or about October 24, 2024, and at times prior thereto: the breaker panel has no cover, exposing the bus bar. The panel houses multiple breaker switches and was located to the left of the outside access door.    Note: Certification of corrective action is required for this item.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $3310.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met:  a) On or about October 24, 2024, and at times prior thereto: employees use Category 1 corrosive chemicals including Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaners, Smokehouse Cleaner, and Degreasers to clean and sanitize meat processing equipment.  Note: Certification of corrective action and documentation are required for this item.

Issued

2025-02-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) On or about October 24, 2024, and at times prior thereto: employees use Category 1 corrosive chemicals including Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaners, Smokehouse Cleaner, and Degreasers to clean and sanitize meat processing equipment.   Note: Certification of corrective action and documentation are required for this item.