OSHA Inspection: PERDUE FARMS, INC.

Issued

2017-08-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2017-08-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12675.00 · Current $0.00 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) Debone Area - On or about February 09, 2017, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards by not requiring the use of energy control procedures while performing service and maintenance (cleaning) of equipment.  The arm of a sanitation employee was pulled into nip points created between the conveyor belt and rotating sprockets while engaged in cleaning activities on the Race Track Conveyor (Intralox).

Issued

2017-08-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5079.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

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) Debone Area -  On or about February 14, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that an eyewash was readily available for employees handling corrosive chemicals to include, but not limited to, Carb Off [SODIUM HYDROXIDE] and Dynachlor [Sodium Hypochlorite] during cleaning and sanitation of the poultry processing equipment, such as the Race Track Conveyor (Intralox).  The closest eyewash station was behind a closed door approximately 100 feet from the conveyor system.