OSHA Inspection: RIVIANA FOODS INC.

Issued

2016-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  a) At the facility, on or about December 2, 2016, procedures were not utilized for the control of hazardous energy when servicing the Buhler High Poly white rice machine.

Issued

2016-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  a)  At the facility, where annual inspections of the energy control procedures were not performed.  Employees performed maintenance and servicing activities on machinery such as, but not limited to, the Buhler High Poly white rice machine, number 20 346 099.

Issued

2016-04-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-04-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5400.00 · Current $3240.00 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:  a)  At the facility, where aurthorized employees had not received energy control training.  Authorized employees perform maintenance and servicing tasks, such as, but not limited to, the Buhler High Poly white rice machine