OSHA Inspection: ELMHURST DAIRY INC.

Issued

Aug 13, 2012

Abate by

Sep 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,670 · Current $2,835 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    A.) On or about February 21, 2012 at 155-25 Styler Road, Jamaica, NY 11433    The employer failed to conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually for the B-NIP packer machine exposing employees to various hazards.

Issued

Aug 13, 2012

Abate by

Sep 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):     The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  (a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS)(IDENTIFY MACHINERY OR EQUIPMENT)    A.) On or about February 21, 2012 at 155-25 Styler Road, Jamaica, NY 11433    The employer failed to ensure each authorized employee responsible for the locking out and tagging out of equipment was trained in the recognition of hazardous energy sources exposing employees to hazards associated with the unexpected energizing of equipment.

Issued

Aug 13, 2012

Abate by

Sep 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,050 · Current $2,835 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.) On or about on February 21, 2012 at 155-25 Styler Road Jamaica, NY 11433    The employer failed to ensure machine guards were affixed to the exterior of machinery (Unit A Pak-Tek (1/2 Pint Packer)) resulting in an employee's hand being injured while investigating the cause of a machinery jam.

Issued

Aug 13, 2012

Abate by

Sep 25, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,430 · Current $2,835

General-duty citation text

Electrical equipment were not free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.    A.) On or about February 21, 2012 at 155-25 Styler Road, Jamaica, NY 11433    The employer failed to ensure the control buttons of the Unit A Pak-Tek (1/2 Pint Packer) were clearly marked and/or labeled with the identification of functions exposing employees to various hazards.