OSHA Inspection: EGGS HAWAII, INC.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

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) On or about October 11, 2012, the employer did not assure that machine specific energy control procedures were developed, documented and utilized to control mechanical hazardous energy when employees cleaned the washer.  Employees were exposed to injury when performing cleaning operations during a time in which the machine was not locked out.      b) On or about October 11, 2012, the employer did not assure that machine specific energy control procedures were developed, documented and utilized to control mechanical and thermal hazardous energy when employees cleaned candling booth.  Employees were exposed to injury when performing cleaning operations during a time in which the machine was not locked out.      c) On or about October 6, 2012, the employer did not assure that machine specific energy control procedures were developed, documented and utilized to control mechanical hazardous energy when employees removed/replaced conveyor belts of the grater for cleaning.  Employees were exposed to injury when performing cleaning operations during a time in which the machine was not locked out    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees acquired the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage and removal of energy control devices:    a) On or about October 11, 2012, the employer did not assure that employees who maintain machines such as, but not limited to, the washer, candler, and conveyors for the grater, were trained in the skills necessary for the safe application and use of lockout and energy isolating devices to protect against unexpected start-up.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $2,400

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) Employees operating the "medium egg" packing machine were not protected from hazards created by the unguarded rotating shaft located on the right hand side of the machine, adjacent to the conveyor belt power switch.  The employer did not assure the rotating shaft, projecting approximately 2-inches, was guarded.    b) Employees operating the "large egg" packing machine were not protected from hazards created by the unguarded rotating shaft located on the left hand side of the machine. The employer did not assure that a rotating shaft, projecting approximately 12-inches, was guarded.    c) The employer did not assure moving parts on the left side of the "large egg" packing machine were guarded.  The guard was removed, exposing employees to pinch point hazards.    d) Employees operating the second "extra-large" egg packing machine were not protected from hazards created by the unguarded rotating shaft located on the right hand side of the machine.  The employer did not assure that a rotating shaft, projecting approximately 6-inches, was guarded.    e) The employer did not assure that the nip points and rotating parts located between the six conveyor belts which move eggs from the candler to the grater were guarded.       In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 19, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    a) The employer did not assure that the sprockets and chain that control the movement of the egg sorter of the large egg packing machine were guarded to protect employees from being  injured by the moving parts.      b) The employer did not assure that the sprockets and chain controlling the conveyor belts, that move the eggs to the grater, were guarded to protect employees from being injured by the moving parts.    c) The employer did not assure that the sprockets and chain that controls the movement of the conveyor for the second "extra-large" egg packing machine, located on the right side of the machine, were guarded to protect employees from being injured by the moving parts.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $2,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) The employer did not assure that pulleys, located adjacent to the loader, were guarded.  Employees working in and accessing the packing and washer areas were exposed to injury from the unguarded rotating parts.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a) The employer did not assure that the inclined belt, associated with the loader, was guarded.  Employees working in and accessing the packing and washer area were exposed to injury from the rotating belt and pulley system.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1): Employees were not trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331 through 1910.335 that pertained to their respective job assignments:    a) On or about October 6, 2012, the employer did not assure sanitation personnel who are exposed to electrical hazards when replacing a sync card in an electrical panel, were trained in electrical safety-related work practices as required by 1910.331-1910.335.  Employees performing work on or near circuits which were, or may have been energized, did not verify deenergization or utilize personal protective equipment when performing work on the 220 volt system.      In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(iv)(B): Before circuits or equipment was worked as deenergized, a qualified person did not use test equipment to test the circuit elements and electrical parts of equipment to which employees would be exposed and did not verify that the circuit elements are deenergized:    a) On or about October 6, 2012, a qualified person did not use test equipment to verify deenergization of circuits before an employee(s) replaced a sync card in an electrical box that is located near the loader    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $1,200

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i): Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    a) On or about October 6, 2012, the employer did not assure that employees were provided with and wore electrical protective equipment for the hands and body when accessing an electrical box located near the loader.  Employees were not protected by electrically rated clothing and hand protection when accessing the 220 volt panel to replace a sync card.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(iv): Employees did not wear nonconductive head protection wherever there is a danger of head injury from electric shock or burns due to contact with exposed energized parts:    a) On or about October 6, 2012, the employer did not assure that employees were provided with and wore electrical protective equipment for head when accessing an electrical box located near the loader.  Nonconductive head protection was not used when accessing the 220 volt panel to replace a sync card.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(v): Employees did not wear protective equipment for the eyes or face wherever there is danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from electrical explosion:    a) On or about October 6, 2012, the employer did not assure that employees were provided with and wore electrical protective equipment for eyes when accessing an electrical box located near the loader.  Employees eyes were not protected by safety glasses when accessing the 220 volt panel to replace a sync card.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

Oct 23, 2012

Abate by

Nov 2, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    a) Forklifts were not inspected daily for conditions that adversely affect the truck's safety before being placed in service.  Employees operate forklifts daily to load and unload trucks.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).