OSHA Inspection: FLOWERS BAKING CO. OF OPELIKA, LLC

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4250.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:   a)  Roll Line Pan-o-mat (downstairs); On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to the potential unexpected energization and or other hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to change and set up the machine for different products without locking it out in accordance with the established procedures.  b) Bun Line Pan-o-mat (upstairs); On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to the potential unexpected energization and or other hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to change and set up the machine for different products without locking it out in accordance with the established procedures.

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7000.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:     a)  New flour reclaim machine located at the Roll Line Pan-o-mat (downstairs); On or about May 27, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate and clean around a stainless steel auger on the flour reclaim machine that had a section unguarded where it was not under the belt.

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4250.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:   a)  Roll Line Pan-o-mat (downstairs); On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to work and clean in close proximity of unguarded rotating shafts on the conveyor line near where the pan size is adjusted.

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4250.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered:  a)  Roll Line Pan-o-mat (downstairs); On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around an unguarded projecting shaft end with a keyway.  b)  Roll Line Pan-o-mat (rear loading the oven); On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around multiple unguarded projecting shaft ends with keyways on a conveyor.  a)  Bun Line Pan-o-mat (upstairs); On or about June 7, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around an unguarded projecting shaft end with a keyway.

Issued

2016-07-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3400.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2): Shaft couplings presented a hazard from bolts, nuts, setscrews, or revolving surfaces:  a)  Roll Line Pan-o-mat (downstairs); On or about June 7, 2016 and at time prior thereto the employer exposed employees to fracture and amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around an unguarded rotating motor shaft coupling that was on the new flour reclaim machine.