OSHA Inspection: LOOKS GOURMET FOOD CO., INC.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): 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.    In the following instances rotating parts were not guarded:    a)  Starch Mixing Kettle - The mixing shaft was not guarded or covered.    b)  Clam Washer - The four rollers and two shafts were not guarded.    c)  Can Seamer - The vertical shaft was not guarded or removed.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $1105.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): It shall be the responsibility of the employer to provide and insure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied and adjusted point of operation devices on every operation performed on a mechanical power press. See Table O-10.    Can Seamer - The pinch point was not guarded in accordance with Table O-10.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1820.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.    In the following instances belts and pulleys were not guarded:    a)  Burt Labeler - The belt and pulleys were not guarded.    b)  Juice Line Turntable - The belt and pulleys were not guarded.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform.    Juice Line Turntable - The chain and sprockets were not guarded.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-15 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.    Main Entrance - The exit was not marked with a sign.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-06-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.    #4 Retort - The steam line was not insulated or shielded.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling.   In the following instances electrical equipment was not used in accordance with the listing and labeling:   a)  Juice Line Turntable - The flexible cord, supplying power to the drive motor, was damaged.   b)  Juice Line Capping Machine - The relocatable power tap was plugged into an extension cord in a wet location.

Issued

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-07-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.    In the following instances sufficient access was not maintained about electrical equipment:    a)  LP2 Panel - The #5 retort was blocking access.    b)  Cooler/Freezer Panel - Trays were blocking access.