New Orleans, Louisiana · Soft Drink Manufacturing · NAICS 312111
Since 2018, OSHA inspectors have visited Big Easy Blends, LLC in Louisiana 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jun 9, 2021 after a complaint, in New Orleans.
In all, OSHA issued 4 citation items: 4 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $22,070; today they stand at $13,242, 40% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 2 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,874 penalty. Big Easy Blends, LLC averages $6,621 across 2 cited inspections.
Big Easy Blends, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company5635 Powell Street, New Orleans, LA 70123 · Soft Drink Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · Walking-working surfaces |
Serious | $9,557 | $5,734 | Aug 5, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $9,557 | $5,734 | Aug 5, 2021 | Final |
5635 Powell Street, New Orleans, LA 70123 · Soft Drink Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,956 | $1,774 | Dec 28, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 28, 2018 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the New Orleans site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 49 workers: 2.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.8 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Easy Blends New Orleans · 2025 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 2.1 | 3.8 |
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See plansCurrent text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(b)
(B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i)
(6) Periodic inspection. (i) The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2)
(2) The floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. When wet processes are used, drainage must be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats must be provided.
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