OSHA Inspection: DEB EL FOOD PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6:    a) Deb El Food Products, LLC - Elizabeth, NJ - Maintenance Shop - Compressed gas cylinders containing Oxygen and Argon were stored on a rolling cart, unsecured by chain or other mechanism to prevent falling from cart if struck.     Condition observed on or about September 18, 2012.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:    a) Deb El Food Products, LLC - Elizabeth, NJ - Production Area: Employees performing maintenance on machines or equipment such as but not limited to the yellow and white dryers, were not evaluated at least annually to ensure operations were in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.147.      Condition observed on or about September 26, 2012.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Abate by

Feb 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    a) Deb El Food Products, LLC - Ellizabeth, NJ - Maintenance Shop - Jet Equipment and Tools Drill Press (Model #OR02501F) was not secured to the floor in the shop to prevent moving during use.    Condition observed on or about September 18, 2012.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:    a) Deb El Food Products, LLC - Elizabeth, NJ - North hallway adjacent to Maintenance Shop: Flexible cord (Orange extension cord), run from lower level through a wall opening on the second level to provide power to a fan.     Condition observed on or about September 18, 2012.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,376 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:      a)  Deb El Food Products, LLC - Elizabeth, NJ - Forklift charging station outside Egg White Processing area: Forklift battery charging cable had exposed wiring due to a missing and/or improperly secured strain relief.       Condition observed on or about September 26, 2012.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $9,900 · Current $5,940 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    a) Deb El Food Products LLC - Elizabeth, NJ - Maintenance Shop: The work rest located on the dual wheel abrasive bench grinder (ROCKWELL 438-02-314-0187 DOUBLE GRINDER), was adjusted at a distance approximately 3/4 inch from the diameter of the wheel.    Condition observed on or about September 18, 2012.    1 - Deb El Food Products LLC was previously cited for a violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, 1910. 215 (a)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 377920524, Citation 1, Item Number 5(a), and was affirmed as a final order on September 10, 2009, with respect to the workplace located at 2 Papetti Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07206.

Issued

Jan 25, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a) Deb El Food Products LLC - Elizabeth, NJ - Maintenance Shop: The tongue guard located on the dual wheel abrasive bench grinder (ROCKWELL 438-02-314-0187 DOUBLE GRINDER), was adjusted at a distance approximately 1 inch from the diameter of the wheel.    Condition observed on or about September 18, 2012.    1 - Deb El Food Products LLC was previously cited for a violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, 1910. 215 (b)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 377920524, Citation 1, Item Number 5(b), and was affirmed as a final order on September 10, 2009, with respect to the workplace located at 2 Papetti Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07206.