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346154545
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0418600
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2022-08-15
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6450 U.S. HWY 43, JACKSON, AL, 36545
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2022-08-16
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2022-10-31
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1932535 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L04 III |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-29 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-10-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years. a) Shipping/Receiving Department; On or about August 15, 2022, and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that Receiving/Shipping employee(s) were required to operate powered industrial truck(s) without the employer ensuring that the operator(s) had received the required evaluation at least once every three years, as specified in the regulation. |
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345474209
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0418600
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2021-08-10
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6450 HIGHWAY 43, JACKSON, AL, 36545
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Complete
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2021-09-16
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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| Case Closed |
2023-04-25
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1793823 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1500305 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-12-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-28 |
| Current Penalty |
5000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9655.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-01-04 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems: a) Mezzanine over Line 1; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work on open sided mezzanine 12 feet above the next level that had open access points approximately 8 feet wide each that did not have a mid-rail, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems in place. b) Platform in mixing area; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work on open sided mezzanine 12 feet above the next level that had open access points approximately 8 feet wide each that did not have a mid-rail, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems in place. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2021-12-08 |
| Current Penalty |
12500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13516.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-01-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Accident |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) Arpac Machine: On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior , the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards while working in close proximity and when engaged in changing the wrapping rolls from a side opening that was not guarded at the point of operation. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-12-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-28 |
| Current Penalty |
4750.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9655.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-01-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: a) Maintenance Shop; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a bench grinder with a missing work rest. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-12-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-01-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) Maintenance Shop; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a bench grinder where the tongue guard opening measured 1/2 inch between the adjustable tongue guard and the abrasive wheel periphery . |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-12-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-28 |
| Current Penalty |
12500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13516.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-01-04 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Production area line 1; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to use a 120 VAC electrical outlet constructed from a 4 " x 4" metal box with pre-punched knockouts on a flexible cord that was not listed or labeled for that use. b) Production area line 2; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were required to use a 120 VAC electrical outlet constructed from a 4 " x 4" metal box with pre-punched knockouts on a flexible cord that was not listed or labeled for that use. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 G02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-12-08 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
13516.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-01-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Line 1 Labeler; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work around a labeling machine with the cover removed exposing live parts over 50 volts AC. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-12-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-28 |
| Current Penalty |
50000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
67582.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-01-04 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions and/or opening openings through which conductors enter where not effectively closed: a) Line 1 conveyor line out feed conveyor side : On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V (20 amp) electrical circuit entering an electrical box that was not effectively closed. b) Line 1 beginning area above conveyors : On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V (20 amp) electrical circuit entering an electrical box that was not effectively closed. c) Line 1 conveyor line motor stops switch : On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V (20 amp) electrical circuit entering an electrical box that was not protected from abrasion. d) Line 2 corkscrew separator junction box : On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V (20 amp) electrical circuit entering an electrical box that was not protected from abrasion. e) Line 2 conveyor out feed from boxing : On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V (20 amp) electrical circuit entering an electrical box that was not protected from abrasion. iSpice Foods Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500305, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/12/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 6450 US 43 Jackson, AL 36545. iSpice Foods Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1302493, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 6450 US 43 Jackson, AL 36545. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-12-08 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-12-28 |
| Current Penalty |
15000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
19311.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-01-04 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
100 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: b) Main production area beginning of line 1; On or about August 10, 2021 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk, work, and access an outlet box where the cover/faceplate was not attached to the box. iSpice Foods Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1500305, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on 5/12/2021, with respect to a workplace located at 6450 US 43 Jackson, AL 36545. |
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345003057
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0418600
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2020-10-27
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6450 HIGHWAY 43, JACKSON, AL, 36545
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2020-10-28
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| Emphasis |
N: SVEP
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| Case Closed |
2022-04-26
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1676784 |
| Health |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 D04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
6433.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9557.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: a) Patterson Middle Spice Mixer Machine, SN: CA9777, Company number IS/ID#MXR-MIX01-04: On or about October 27, 2020 , the employer exposed employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were required to clean the spice mixer machine without first affixing a lockout device on the machines isolating device to secure the machine from the energy source. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
6433.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9557.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
70 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Shop Area; On or about October 27, 2020: the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a powered industrial truck without the employer first ensuring the employee was competent to operate the equipment as demonstrated by the completion of the required training and evaluation specified by the regulation. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 P01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
6433.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9557.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
70 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s): a) Shop Area; On or about October 27, 2020: the employer exposed employees to crushed-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a powered industrial truck that had a damaged seatbelt. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
6433.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9557.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-12 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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) Middle Spice Mixer Machine: On or about October 27, 2020 , the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards while adding spice to the 150 inch x 55 inch mixer with two 45 inch x 55 inch openings was not guarded at its point of operation (Mixing blades) exposing employees to the rotating portion of the mixer. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100303 B07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
6433.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9557.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electric equipment had 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) Middle Spice Mixer Machine: On or about October 27, 2020 , the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that the stop button for the middle mixer was damaged (the red upper portion was missing on the switch). |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
6433.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9557.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-12 |
| Nr Instances |
5 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: a) mixing area upper catwalk in front of mixer number 3; On or about October 27, 2020: the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work and access a duplex outlet that did not have a cover. b) mixing area upper catwalk in front of stairway access; On or about October 27, 2020: the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work and access electrical junction box where 3 conduits intersected that did not have a cover. c) mixing area upper catwalk in front of mixer number 2; On or about October 27, 2020: the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work and access a single pole receptacle and a duplex ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle that did not have a cover. d) mixing area upper catwalk in front of mixer number 1; On or about October 27, 2020: the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work and access a single receptacle outlet that did not have a cover. e) mixing area upper below the catwalk area; On or about October 27, 2020: the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work and access a duplex receptacle outlet that did not have a cover. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100334 A02 II |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
4797.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6827.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service: a) mixing area; on or about October 27, 2020: the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards by allowing employees to utilize a 120 V fan with a flexible cord with an exposed splice in cord. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
11863.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
19114.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-12 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) Patterson Middle Spice Mixer Machine, SN: CA9777, Company number IS/ID#MXR-MIX01-04: On or about October 27, 2020 , the employer exposed employees to mechanical, and electrical hazards by not providing an energy control procedure to lock out/tag out the spice mixer machine. b) Day Spice Mixer Machine, Company number IS/ID#MXR-MIX03-04: On or about October 27, 2020, the employer exposed employees to mechanical, pneumatic and electrical hazards by not providing an energy control procedure to lock out/tag the Spice mixer machine. c) Spice Mixer Machine, Company Number IS/ID#MXR-MIX02-04: On or about October 27, 2020 , the employer exposed employees to mechanical, pneumatic and electrical hazards by not providing an energy control procedure to lock out/tag the spice mixer machine. iSpice Foods Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1302493, citation number 1 item number 2a and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 6450 US 43 Jackson, AL 36545. |
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| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-19 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-05-06 |
| Current Penalty |
11863.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
19114.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-12 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees: a) Maintenance Department: On or about October 27, 2020, the employer exposed employees to mechanical and electrical hazards by not ensuring authorized lock out/tag out training was conducted for employees engaged in servicing and maintenance of equipment such as but not limited to the spice mixing equipment. b) Mixing Department: On or about October 27, 2020, the employer exposed employees to mechanical and electrical hazards by not ensuring authorized lock out/tag out training was conducted for employees engaged in the cleaning of equipment such as but not limited to the spice mixing equipment. iSpice Foods Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1302493, citation number 1 item number 2c and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 6450 US 43 Jackson, AL 36545. |
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| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-04-19 |
| Current Penalty |
11863.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
19114.0 |
| Final Order |
2021-05-12 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions and/or opening openings through which conductors enter where not effectively closed: a) Electrical disconnect below spice mixing catwalk: On or about October 27, 2020, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V 20 amp electrical circuit entering an electrical disconnect that was not protected from abrasion. a) spice mixing area upper catwalk in front of mixer 2: On or about October 27, 2020, the employer exposed employees to electrical burns, shock and fire hazards from a 120 V 20 amp electrical circuit traveling through a separated section of electrical conduit that was not protected from abrasion. iSpice Foods Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1302493, citation number 2, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 6450 US 43 Jackson, AL 36545. |
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342020641
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0418600
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2016-12-22
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6450 HIGHWAY 43, JACKSON, AL, 36545
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2016-12-22
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| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
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| Case Closed |
2017-04-05
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1165772 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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