OSHA Inspection: PRAIRIE SMOKEHOUSE PARTNERS, LLC

Issued

2023-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8595.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):    Employees were exposed to caught-in and amputation hazards when performing maintenance and servicing because the employer did not cover the action listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  a.	On or about August 1, 2023, an employee was performing sanitation on the meat grinder, while lock and key were intact.  b.	On or about August 22, 2023, employees changing out the blade and unjamming film on the Roll Stock/Bison Equipment were relying on the interlocks.    Employees were not required to:  (1)	Know the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy,  (2)	Turn off and shut down the machine,  (3)	Physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source,  (4)	Affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device,  (5)	Following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe.  (6)	Prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.

Issued

2023-11-06 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-11-22 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6875.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  On or about August 22, 2023, employees were exposed to electrical hazards when working around the panels by the raw side entrance due to the covers had been removed.