OSHA Inspection: SIMMONS ANIMAL NUTRITION, INC.

Issued

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7366.00 · Current $7366.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3) The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.    a) 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933 (back plate room rear corner): On or about July 17, 2023, employees were exposed to trip hazards from hydraulic lines that protruded into the walking area while employees retrieve surplus paper for pallets and salt used to de-ice the floor.

Issued

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14733.00 · Current $14733.00

General-duty citation text

229 CFR 1910.23(b)(1): The employer did not ensure that ladder rungs, steps, and cleats are parallel, level, and uniformly spaced when the ladder is in position for use.    a) 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933(Rooftop/Chiller Ladder): On or about July 17, 2023, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards when accessing a ladder to inspect/repair the condenser that was missing rungs at the foot of the ladder.

Issued

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):    a) 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933(roof edge): On or about July 17, 2023, employees were exposed to fall hazards of approximately 23 ft 10 from unprotected sides and edges of the roof while transitioning from the rear roof ladder to the roof surface.

Issued

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $15625.00 · Current $15625.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a) 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933 (Line 1 Dumper): On or about July 17, 2023, employees were exposed to unguarded rotating parts on the dumper while removing empty pallets and crates while the dumper was still actively cycling exposing employees to caught in/struck by hazards.  b) 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933 (Line 2 Dumper): On or about July 17, 2023, employees were exposed to unguarded rotating parts on the dumper while removing empty pallets and crates while the dumper was still actively cycling exposing employees to caught in/struck by hazards.

Issued

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14733.00 · Current $14733.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action or overheating.  a) 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933 (Back Plate room/ Damaged Electrical Conduit/Wiring Trough): On or about July 17, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards when large wiring troughs containing energized electrical circuits were observed with damage resulting in unsafe working and operating conditions.

Issued

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-02-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14733.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   a) 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933 (Back Plate Room): On or about July 17, 2023, employees were exposed to hazards from a damaged 120 V electrical trough that was not protected from damage.

Issued

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $14733.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:   a) 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933 (Back Plate room): On or about July 17, 2023, employees were exposed to an electrical shock of 120 volts while cleaning and maintaining floors.

Issued

2024-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $1378.00

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) 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933 (Eye Wash station next to chemical storage cage): On or about July 17, 2023, employees were exposed to corrosive materials such as but not limited to Hypochlorite Solution, 4707FY, and 45642, while performing sanitation duties where the eye wash station was uninspected, dirty, and contained used dirty gloves in the bowl.