OSHA Inspection: A-TREAT BOTTLING CO.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $2,535 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):     Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.    a) Electrical switch gear room,  West end of building - On or about August 14, 2012, bicycles and compressed gas cylinders were being stored in the electrical switch gear room, limiting employee access and working space for the resident electrical equipment energized at 240 volts AC, which did not permit ready and safe operation and maintenance for this electrical equipment.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $4,084 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):     Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:    a) East side of the production area - On or about September 27, 2012, two of the three emergency exits that serve the palletizers were partially obstructed by pallets, to include containers and other materials, potentially delaying employee egress in the event of an emergency.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722323, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1a AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,105 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) Production floor - On or about August 14, 2012, employees conducting servicing and maintenance work on the Kayat machine, which contains multiple energy sources for which procedures to safely de-energize each source were not developed, were subjected to serious injury in the event of a unexpected restart or an uncontrolled release of stored energy.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722240, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2a, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $7,147 Reduced

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) Production Area - On or about August 14, 2012, an employee performs servicing and maintenance on the Kayat Machine and the employer failed to train the employee as an authorized employee.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722240, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,105 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) Production area, SWF Machinery Tray-Matic - On or about August 8, 2012, the point of operation where cardboard trays are assembled was not guarded and employees are exposed to an amputation hazard.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722240, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 6, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $7,147 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii):     The point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:    a) Production area, Kayat Machine - On or about August 2, 2012, the point of operation where cardboard trays are assembled was not guarded and employees are exposed to an amputation hazard.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722240, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 2, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON MAY 19, 2010, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $7,147 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):     There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating.    a) Kayat machine - On or about August 14, 2012, employees were using a control panel where the electrical safety mechanical door latch was bent to allow access the live exposed parts energized to 240 VAC, defeating the intended electrical safeguarding of the equipment and exposing employees to injury from electric shock.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.303 (b)(7)(iv) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722323, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 6, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1):     Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident    a) Warehouse, North Wall - On or about August 14, 2012, employees were utilizing circuit breakers to control lighting, motor circuits and other equipment that were contained in a circuit breaker panel which was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose; or located and arranged so the panel's purpose was evident.      b) Mix Room - On or about August 14, 2012, employees were utilizing circuit breakers to control lighting, motor circuits and other equipment that were contained in a circuit breaker panel which was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose; or located and arranged so the panel's purpose was evident.        A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722323, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 7, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $10,780 · Current $7,147 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):     Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) Electrical switch gear room - On or about August 2, 2012, employees were utilizing a 3 phase main circuit breaker with the front cover removed, exposing them to energized circuits and shock hazard of 240 volts AC.    b)  Electrical control panel located on center wall separating warehouse from production - On or about August 2, 2012 employees were utilizing a main electrical control panel with the front cover removed, exposing them to energized circuits and shock hazard of 240 volts AC.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722323, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 8, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $3,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Warehouse Area, Panel CP4 - On or about August 14, 2012, a circuit breaker panel, energized to 240 volts AC powering installed equipment and lighting, has an open knockout.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722323, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 9, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,160 · Current $4,084 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):     Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.    a) 20oz Boxing Area - on or about August 2, 2012,  employees were using a 110 volt AC, 3 conductor flexible cord to provide power to a floor mounted shrink wrap machine.    b) East end of building front wall near warehouse - on or about August 2, 2012,  employees were using a 110 volt AC, 3 conductor flexible cord to provide power to an electrically powered scale.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722323, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 10a, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):     Flexible cords and cables were run through doorways, windows, or similar openings    a) Workfloor just across from main office - on or about August 2, 2012,  employees were using a shrink wrap machine powered by a flexible cord that was routed through a wall opening with an installed roll-up door.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722323, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 10b, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103.

Issued

Jan 31, 2013

Abate by

Mar 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition.    a) Warehouse area of facility - On or about August 2, 2012 employees were operating a LP fueled forklift with the right side engine cover missing, exposing the internal engine components.    A-TREAT BOTTLING CO. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 314722323, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 4, AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON NOVEMBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 2001 UNION BLVD., ALLENTOWN, PA 18103.