Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

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) Cottage Cheese Processing Room - On or about February 14, 2024 - an employee was exposed to caught-in hazards while performing cleaning tasks on Creamer 2 while it was energized. The employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing the company's energy control procedure. (b) Cottage Cheese Processing Room - On or about June 12, 2024, an employee was exposed to pressure and chemical hazards while performing cleaning tasks on Grace Washers while the hydraulic gate valves were not locked out. The employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing the company's energy control procedure. (c) Cottage Cheese Processing Room - On or about May 10, 2024, an employee was exposed to pressure, chemical and heat hazards while performing cleaning tasks on Dressing Tanks while the main fill line was not disconnected and capped. The employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing the company's energy control procedure. (d) Mix-in Area - On or about March 12, 2024, employees were exposed to and caught in and struck by hazards while performing an unjamming task on the Modern Packaging Inc. Cup Filler while it was energized. The employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing the company's energy control procedure. (e) Cottage Cheese Packaging Room - On or about May 9, 2024, an employee was exposed to caught in hazards while performing troubleshooting and maintenance tasks on Osgood Filler #2 while it was energized. The employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing the company's energy control procedure. (f) Tube Filler Area - On or about June 20, 2024, an employee was exposed to caught in and struck by hazards while performed an unjamming task on Tetrapack Box Maker while it was energized. The employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing the company's energy control procedure. (g) 5 lb. Sour Cream Fill Room - On or about June 20, 2024, employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards while performing unjamming tasks on a Thiele Technologies CE446 Case Erector (serial no. CE446A127) while it was energized. The employer did not ensure that employees were utilizing the company's energy control procedure. Abatement documentation is required of this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d). DFA Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC (dba Meadow Gold) was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1693709, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/25/23, with respect to a workplace located at 1325 W. Oxford Avenue, Englewood, CO 59101. DFA Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC (dba Meadow Gold Dairy) was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1601976, citation number 2, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 11/09/22, with respect to a workplace located at 109 South Broadway, Billings, MT 59101. DFA Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC (dba Meadow Gold Dairy) was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1528324, citation number 1, item number 4-a and was affirmed as a final order on 10/18/21, with respect to a workplace located at 312 3rd Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405.