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OSHA Inspection: ALPHA BAKING COMPANY

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of ALPHA BAKING COMPANY in 5001 W. POLK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644 (NAICS 424490). OSHA activity number 340999077.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
ALPHA BAKING COMPANY
Site address
5001 W. POLK STREET
City
CHICAGO
State
IL
ZIP
60644
Mailing
5001 W. POLK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Referral (C)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
A

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
424490
Employees
350
Ownership type
A

Citations

2 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.26 C02 IV

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 22 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $7000.00 · Current $4500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(2)(iv): Ladders must be maintained in good usable condition at all times.    a. On or about October 11, 2015, sanitation employees at the facility were required to use a ladder with a bent rung. The employer did not ensure that ladder was maintained in a good and usable condition at all times. Employees were thereby exposed to fall hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4500
  • — Z (S) $7000

1910.263 C02

Serious Gravity 10 1 instance 22 exposed
Issued
Penalty
Initial $7000.00 · Current $4500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(c)(2): Gears. All gears shall be completely enclosed regardless of location.    a. On or about October 11, 2015, on line 16 of the production floor of the facility, employees were exposed to rotating gears while cleaning structural frames along conveyor belts. The employer did not ensure that gears were completely enclosed. Employees were thereby exposed to amputation hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4500
  • — Z (S) $7000

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 340999077.