OSHA Inspection: AVIAGEN, INC.

Issued

2022-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):   (a) On or about 11/24/2021, and at times prior to - 900 Goodwin Road, Guntersville, AL., in the hatchery, at the macerator, employees sanitizing and disinfecting the hatchery macerator were exposed to caught-in and struck-by hazards from macerator blades, auger screw conveyors, and other moving parts because the specific LOTO Energy Control Procedure (ECP) for the macerator entitled PDC Hatchery, - Specific LOTO Instructions, and dated 10/18/18 did not include all the required information such as, but not limited to, an explanation of its intended use, steps to isolate energy sources, steps to correctly apply lockout device(s), and steps to follow to verify energy isolation is accomplished and effective.

Issued

2022-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing, or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:  (a) On or about 11/24/2021, and at times prior to - 900 Goodwin Road, Guntersville, AL., in the hatchery, at the macerator, employees sanitizing and disinfecting the hatchery macerator were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards from macerator blades, auger screw conveyors, and other moving parts because the employer did not provide LOTO devices to workers when required..

Issued

2022-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $0.00 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 and control:  (a) On or about 11/24/2021, and at times prior to - 900 Goodwin Road, Guntersville, AL., in the hatchery, at the macerator, affected LOTO employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards from macerator blades, auger screw conveyors, and other moving parts when  performing the duties of authorized employees such as removing or bypassing guards to sanitize and disinfect the hatchery macerator and auger without adequate training.

Issued

2022-05-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10151.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(f)(1): When lockout or tagout devices temporarily were removed from the energy isolating device and the machine or equipment was energized to test or position the machine, equipment or component thereof, the sequence of actions were not followed:  (a) On or about 11/24/2021, and at times prior to - 900 Goodwin Road, Guntersville, AL., in the hatchery, at the macerator, employees sanitizing and disinfecting the hatchery macerator were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards from macerator blades, auger screw conveyors, and other moving parts because the sequence of actions required to allow the machine to run so that the parts could be repositioned and/or rotate and be cleaned properly was not followed.