OSHA Inspection: FOUNDATION FOOD GROUP, INC.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $8000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

General-duty citation text

a. On or about June 10, 2021 at Plant 4, Engine Room 1 (Old) - employees were exposed to dermal and respiratory injuries or death caused by hazards associated with a potential unexpected release of anhydrous ammonia from the ammonia refrigeration system, that was not operated in a manner that would protect employees from serious injuries and death.  b. On or about June 10, 2021 at Plant 4, Engine Room 2 (New) - employees were exposed to dermal and respiratory injuries or death caused by hazards associated with a potential unexpected release of anhydrous ammonia from the ammonia refrigeration system, that was not operated in a manner that would protect employees from serious injuries and death.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $12873.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided.  a - On or about April 23, 2021, at Plant 4, Line 3 Marination - Raw side, the employer exposed employees to slip hazards where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained.  b - On or about April 23, 2021, at Plant 4, Cooler - Upper dock area, the employer exposed employees to slip hazards from water and oil where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained.  c - On or about April 23, 2021, at Plant 4, Line 2 - Raw side, the employer exposed employees to slip hazards where wet processes were used, drainage was not maintained.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8582.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.29(e)(2): The employer did not ensure that each cover for a hole in a walking-working surface is secured to prevent accidental displacement.  a - On or about April 23, 2021, at Plant 4, Line 2 area, the employer exposed employees to trip hazards, as a 4.6 inch drain cover was not in place and secured.   b - On or about April 23, 2021, at Plant 4, Line 3 Marination, the employer exposed employees to trip hazards, as a 3 inch drain cover was not in place and secured.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10728.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.  a - On or about June 9, 2021, at Plant 4, at the Line 2 Pac Mac machine, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards as they were using compressed air for cleaning purposes that was greater than 60 psi and were not wearing eye protection.  b - On or about April 23, 2021, at Plant 4, at the Line 1 area, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards as they used high-pressure water hoses to clean the floors and were not wearing eye protection.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13653.00 · Current $8000.00 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 - On or about June 17, 2021, at Plant 4, maintenance employees were exposed to caught in hazards while performing service and maintenance work to on the Line 2 conveyor as the employer did not provide adequate lockout training to employees.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10728.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

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. On or about June 10, 2021 at Plant 4 - outside Engine Room 1 (Old), employees were exposed to chemical burn hazards associated with anhydrous ammonia due to an eye wash and body shower not being readily accessible outside of the Engine Room.  b. On or about June 10, 2021 at Plant 4 - outside Engine Room 2 (New), employees were exposed to chemical burn hazards associated with anhydrous ammonia due to an eye wash and body shower not being readily accessible outside of the Engine Room.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10728.00 · Current $6500.00 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 - On or about June 9, 2021, at  Plant 4, Line 1 Breader area, the employer did not ensure horizontal shafts were guarded with stationary casing exposing employees to caught-in hazards.  b - On or about June 9, 2021, at Plant 4, Line 2 packout conveyor, the employer did not ensure horizontal shafts were guarded with stationary casing exposing employees to caught-in hazards.  c - On or about June 9, 2021, at Plant 4, Line 3 marination conveyor, the employer did not ensure horizontal shafts were guarded with stationary casing exposing employees to caught-in hazards.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10728.00 · Current $6500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.  a - On or about June 9, 2021, at Plant 4, Line 2 Pac Mac machine, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards as they used compressed air, for cleaning the floor, that was greater than 60 psi.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6436.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.   a - On or about June 9, 2021, at Plant 4, in the RTE production area of the facility, at the Box machine, employees were exposed to burns while operating the Box machine where a plastic multi-receptacle power strip was used, not as intended.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i): Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment.  a - On or about June 10, 2021, at Plant 4, in the outside MCC electrical room, at the LTS2 and LTS4 breakers on the 480v panel, employees resetting breakers were exposed to electrical shock as the employer did not ensure unused openings in the cabinet were effectively closed.  b - On or about June 10, 2021, at Plant 4, in the outside MCC electrical room, at the unidentified electrical panel (110/220v), employees resetting breakers were exposed to electrical shock as the employer did not ensure unused openings in the cabinet were effectively closed.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(f)(1): Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident.  a - On or about June 10, 2021, at Plant 4, in the outside MCC electrical room, employees working on equipment powered by an unidentified panel (110/220v) were exposed to electrical shocks as the employer did not ensure the breakers were labeled as to what they controlled.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  a - On or about June 9, 2021, at Plant 4, at the Line 2, Pac Mac machine scale, employees operating the equipment were exposed to electrical shock as electrical extension cords were used as a means of permanently powering the equipment.  b - On or about June 9, 2021, at Plant 4, at the Line 2, RTE box machine employees operating the equipment were exposed to electrical shock as electrical extension cords were used as a means of permanently powering the equipment.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii):Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws.  a - On or about June 9, 2021, at Plant 4, at the Line 2 Pac Mac machine scale, the employer exposed employees operating the equipment to electrical shock as the strain relief on the Videojet scale cord had separated from the plug.

Issued

2021-09-10 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(5)(ii): Lockout devices and tagout devices were utilized for other purposes than controlling energy and were not singularly identified.   a - On or about June 17, 2021, at Plant 4, Line 1 conveyor, the employer did not ensure  that an authorized employee performing service and maintenance activities used a method to identify the authorized employee who installed the lock.