OSHA Inspection: BIG BEAR OF LUVERNE, INC

Issued

2022-02-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6215.00 · Current $6215.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  a) Facility (Greenville,  AL): On or about October 25, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to ensure forklift operators successfully completed site specific forklift training and evaluation for operating forklifts such as but not limited to a Yale Class III Electric Motor Hand Truck; exposing employees to struck-by and crushed-by hazards during forklift operations throughout the facility.

Issued

2022-02-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6215.00 · Current $6215.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(B): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the width of the working space in front of electrical equipment was less than the width of the equipment or 762 mm (30 inches), whichever was greater:  a) Bakery Deli Department (Back Kitchen Wall Electric Panel): On or about October 25, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to keep clear an unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical panelboard; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to slip or trip hazards during emergency events.  b) Meat Department(Back  Wall Side Exit Electric Panel): On or about October 25, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to keep clear an unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical panelboard; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to slip or trip hazards during emergency events.  c) Warehouse Department (Pallet Jack/ Floor Scrubber Staging Area Electrical Panel): On or about October 25, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to keep clear an unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical panelboard; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to slip or trip hazards during emergency events.  d) Warehouse Department (Dock Panel/Roll Door Area Electrical Panel): On or about October 25, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to keep clear an unobstructed path of at least 762 mm (30 inches) in front of an electrical panelboard; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to slip or trip hazards during emergency events.

Issued

2022-02-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.304(b)(3)(i): All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in wet locations were not equipped with ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.  a) Bakery/Deli Department (Back Kitchen Sink Area): On or about October 25, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to install a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI or GFI) receptacle for employee use during dish washing operations; exposing employees to electrical hazards such as but not limited to electrical shock and electrocution.

Issued

2022-02-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a) Bakery Deli Department (Back Kitchen Wall Electric Panel): On or about October 25, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to effectively close unused knockout hole(s) and opening(s) in electrical panel board; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to arc flash, electrical shock and electrical hazards during emergency events.  b) Meat Department (Back  Wall Side Exit Electric Panel): On or about October 25, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to effectively close unused knockout hole(s) and opening(s) in electrical panel board; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to arc flash, electrical shock and electrical hazards during emergency events.  c) Freezer Area (Northwest Electrical Panel): On or about October 25, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to effectively close unused knockout hole(s) and opening(s) in the electrical panelboard; exposing employees to hazards such as but not limited to arc flash, electrical shock and electrical hazards during emergency events.

Issued

2022-02-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment:  a) Facility  (Greenville, AL): On or about October 25, 2021, and times prior, the employer failed to perform a workplace hazard assessment through written certification for the facility to determine the hazards and the necessary personal protective equipment for tasks being performed such as but not limited to operating meat saws in the Meat Department of the facility.

Issued

2022-02-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-02-25 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) Meat Department (Meat Tenderizer Area): On or about October 25, 2021, and at times prior thereto the employer required employees to use a flexible cord (yellow extension cord) in lieu of permanent hard wiring to power a Hobart Meat Tenderizer (Model 403, Serial No. 31-1607-637); exposing employees to electrical fire hazards in the facility.