OSHA Inspection: MAYER BROS. APPLE PRODUCTS INC.

Issued

Oct 24, 2007

Abate by

Nov 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $1,625 · Current $1,138 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not
furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
employees in that employees
were exposed to the hazard of crushing, struck by and amputation:
a) On or about 7/2/07, in the Bottle Line area, employees operate the EPOC
Wastebaler.  The
employer did not assure that employees were adequately trained in,
understood, and followed
safe operating procedures for the baler.
b) On or about 7/2/07, in the Bottle Line area, there was no inspection
and maintenance program
in place for the baler.
c) On or about 7/2/07, in the Bottle Line area, records of reports of
malfunctions were not
maintained.
Acceptable abatement methods to correct the hazards are: a) Train and
instruct
employees to not
put hands and arms in baler for any reason.  Train employees to properly
lockout/tagout and
properly block the ram while clearing and unjamming, in accordance with
CFR Part 1910.147
and the manufacturer's instructions. b) Training employees on operation of
baler in accordance
ANSI Z245.2-1992, Section 6.1(b).  c) Implement an inspection and
maintenance program for
the baler in accordance with ANSI Z245.2-1992 Section 6.1(e).  d) Maintain
records and reports
of malfunctions in accordance with Section 6.1(m); and e) Keep all
surrounding walking areas
and floors free from obstructions, accumulations of waste matter, grease,
oil and water in
accordance with Section 6.1(l) of ANSI Z245.2-1992.
ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED