OSHA Inspection: CHICORY USA

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1272.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):  Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:                                                                                                                                   1818 E. 7th St., Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Electrical Room): A work rest on the 6 bench grinder was adjusted to 2 inches.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1272.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:                                                                                                          1818 E. 7th St., Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Electrical Room): The employer did not ensure that the tongue guard was adjusted within ¼ inch on the 6 bench grinder.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1870.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  Working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less was used for storage:      1818 E. 7th St., Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Electrical Room): There were materials stored in front of working space for electrical disconnects.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1870.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph  where the employer did not ensure that flexible cord was not run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:        1818 E. 7th St., Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Roast Room, Control Room): The Rotap, which is located in the Roast Room, was plugged into an outlet through a hole going into the Control Room.       Abatement certification is required for this violation.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citation.

Issued

2013-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1496.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(7) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked:    1818 E. 7th St., Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (Electrical Room): The employer did not ensure that portable plastic bottle used for motor oil in the workplace was labeled, tagged, or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein.