OSHA Inspection: GROWTH PRODUCTS L.T.D.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides,    a)Job Site, Mixing Area:  The rolling ladder platform used by the employee to unload 50 lb. bags of Solulys, was not provided with railings for the open sides, on or about 6/13/2012.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides,    A) Job Site,  Large Production Mixing Tank Area:  A platform where a mixing tank was set up had an inadequate standard railing provided; on or about 6/13/2012.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.    a) Job Site, Mixing Area:  "A Ribbon Blender Machine". The three compartment doors of the blender machine, were not provided with safety interlocks, allowing the auger blades to operate with the doors open; on or about 6/13/2012.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined using the following considerations:    A) Job Site,Tank Mixing Area: An extension cord mounted with a light was missing part of its outer insulation, on or about 6/13/2012.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Services, feeders, and branch circuits. Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident.    a) Job Site, Production Area:  In the fuse panel, five circuit breakers were not labeled, on or about 6/13/12.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded.    A) Job Site, Production Area:  Two electrical panels were obstructed with a pump machine cart, three (3) drums of fish jelatin and a wood pallet stored with 50 bags of isolated soy protein; on or about 6/13/2012.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): Grounding path. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures shall be permanent, continuous, and effective.    A) Job Site, Tank Mixing Area:  A yellow extension cord with a light, had the ground pin broken off, on or about 6/13/2012.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-12-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(4)(ii): An individual disconnecting means shall be provided for each controller. A disconnecting means shall be located within sight of the controller location. However, a single disconnecting means may be located adjacent to a group of coordinated controllers mounted adjacent to each other on a multi-motor continuous process machine. The controller disconnecting means for motor branch circuits over 600 volts, nominal, may be out of sight of the controller, if the controller is marked with a warning label giving the location and identification of the disconnecting means that is to be locked in the open position.    a) Job Site, Mixing Area:  The Ribbon Blender Mixing Machine, was not provided with an on/off buttons; on or about 6/13/2012.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit must be clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit."    a) Job Site, Westmoreland Avenue Side: An exit sign was not provided over the exit door that lead outside to the street: on or about 6/13/2012.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b): Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers, bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.    A) Job Site, Storage Area:  Boxes of labels were stored on a broken pallet, on or about 6/13/2012.

Issued

2012-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2): Polarity of connections. No grounded conductor may be attached to any terminal or lead so as to reverse designated polarity.    a) Job Site. Fitting Station, South Wall:  A receptacle box mounted on the wall under two breakers box, had reversed polarity; on or about 6/13/12.