OSHA Inspection: PHILADELPHIA MACARONI COMPANY

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,974 · Current $2,064 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company Boiler Room. - On or about July 24, 2013, Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to the energy isolating devices of boiler # 2 while the equipment was out of service for maintenance.      b) Philadelphia Macaroni Company Press Room. - On or about September 24, 2013, Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to the energy isolating device of press # 3 while a pulley was being changed on a drive motor.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:  a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Press Room. - On or about September 24, 2013, an employee performing maintenance operations on a press machine had not been trained by the employer to fully understand the purpose and function of the energy program and that the employee had proper knowledge and skills to properly perform lockout procedures.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The periodic inspection certification of energy control procedures did not contain the required documentation on identification of the machine or equipment, inspection date, employees included, and the person performing the inspection.  a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company. - On or about September 24, 2013, the annual inspection review of authorized employees did not identify the machine or equipment the employee was reviewed on.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $1,805 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):    a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Use Bins Re-grinder Area. - On or about September 24, 2013, 2 each 20 AMP plug receptacles rated for Class 1 Group CD locations were missing their dust caps to prevent unwanted particles from entering into electrical components.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:  a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room. - On or about July 24, 2013, a cover for pump relay # 1 junction box had been removed and not replaced: P7240013, 81,82    b) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room. - On or about July 24, 2013, a cover for a relay junction box on boiler # 2 had been removed and not replaced: P7240021    c) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Die Wash Room. - On or about July 26, 2013, a junction box connected to the pumps was not provided with a cover approved for the purpose: P7260132    d) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Maintenance Shop. - On or about July 26, 2013, a cover plate for a conduit T fitting had been removed and not replaced:  P7260032    e) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Use Bin, Re-grinder. - On or about September 24, 2013, a wire junction box for a Lesson brand motor was missing a cover plate.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)  a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Warehouse, Forklift Charging Area. - On or about July 26, 2013, flexible cord was being used for the fixed wiring of an EnerSys brand battery charging unit.        b) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Trash Room, Cardboard Baler. - On or about July 26, 2013, flexible cord was being used for the fixed wiring of a cardboard baler unit and the flexible cord was permanently attached to the wall surface.     c) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Trash Room, Trash Compactor. - On or about July 26, 2013, flexible cord was being used for the fixed wiring of a trash compacting unit and the flexible cord was run in the structural ceiling.    d) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, 2nd floor battery charging area. - On or about July 26, 2013, flexible cord was being used for the fixed wiring of an EnerSys brand battery charging unit.     e) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, 2nd floor battery charging area. - On or about July 26, 2013, flexible cord was being used for the fixed wiring of a North East brand battery charging unit.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,974 · Current $2,474 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) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Die Wash Room. - On or about July 26, 2013, the employer permitted the door of a 240 volt safety switch panel to remain open exposing live parts to be accidently contacted by employees.  P7260134-P7260141       b) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room. - On or about July 24, 2013, the employer permitted the control panel door of boiler #2 to remain open exposing live parts to be accidently contacted by employees.    c) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room. - On or about July 24, 2013, the employer permitted the control panel door of boiler #1 to remain open exposing live parts to be accidently contacted by employees.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,740 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.    a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Warehouse, Press Room Area. - On or about July 26, 2013, the flexible cord used to power a floor standing pedestal fan was not provided with strain relief to prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $16,500 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Warehouse Area. - On or about July 26, 2013, sufficient facilities for quick flushing of the eyes and body are not available for employees adding water to the forklift batteries.      b) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, 2nd floor battery charging area. - On or about July 26, 2013, sufficient facilities for quick flushing of the eyes and body are not available for employees adding water to the batteries of electric pallet jacks.    Philadelphia Macaroni was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.151(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311269377, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on November 5, 2008, with respect to a workplace located at40 Jacksonville Road Warminster, PA 18974.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $22,000 · Current $15,000 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) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Maintenance Room. - On or about July 24, 2013, two areas of a National brand horizontal band saw were not guarded to prevent operators from hazards.    Philadelphia Macaroni 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 311269377, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on November 5, 2008, with respect to a workplace located at40 Jacksonville Road Warminster, PA 18974.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $220 · Current $220

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Maintenance Room. - On or about July 24, 2013, a 4 inch metal knock out type receptacle box was being used as a hanging pendant.  Philadelphia Macaroni was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311269377, citation number 1, item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on November 5, 2008, with respect to a workplace located at 40 Jacksonville Road Warminster, PA 18974.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $22,000 · Current $22,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasion, and openings through which conductors enter were not effectively closed.   a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room. - On or about July 24, 2013, two separate conductors entering the # 1 boiler control panel were not protected from abrasions. P7240017, 35     b) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Warehouse. - On or about July 26, 2013, conductors entering the conduit on a wall adjacent to the forklift area were not protected from abrasions. P7260048    c) Philadelphia Macaroni Company Warehouse. - On or about July 26, 2013, conductors entering the conduit connected to a switch gear box behind a forklift charger in the forklift area were not protected from abrasions. P7260056    d) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room.  - On or about July 24, 2013, an unused opening in a metal 4 inch knock out box on the #1 boiler was not effectively closed. P7240005    e) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room.  - On or about July 24, 2013, an unused opening on the left side of the on the #1 boiler control panel was not effectively closed. P7240034    f) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room.  - On or about July 24, 2013, an unused opening in a metal 4 inch knock out box on the #2 boiler was not effectively closed. P7240004    g) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room.  - On or about July 24, 2013, an unused knock out opening in a metal control box on the #2 boiler was not effectively closed. P7240008    h) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room.  - On or about July 24, 2013, an unused opening on the door of a metal switch box was not effectively closed. P7240025    i) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Boiler Room.  - On or about July 24, 2013, an unused opening in a metal 2 inch knock out box behind the boilers was not effectively closed. P7240076    j) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Maintenance Room.  - On or about July 24, 2013, unused opening on the left side of a breaker switch box was not effectively closed. P7240055    k) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Maintenance Room.  - On or about July 26, 2013, an unused opening on the right side of a knife switch box powering the triple light bulbs was not effectively closed. P7260029    l) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Warehouse. - On or about July 24, 2013, an unused opening on the right side of a metal cable tray on the wall adjacent to the forklift area was not effectively closed. P7260054    m) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Warehouse. - On or about July 26, 2013, an unused opening on the left side of a 4 inch metal box on a wall adjacent to the forklift area was not effectively closed. P7260048    n) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Warehouse. - On or about July 26, 2013, an unused opening on the left side of a 4 inch receptacle box powering the scale in the forklift charging area was not effectively closed. P7260060    o) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Press Room. - On or about July 26, 2013, an opening caused by a pushed in power light on #3 mixing unit was not effectively closed. P7260124    p) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, #7 Use Bin. - On or about September 24, 2013, an unused opening on the right side of an ITE Brand enclosed metal switch box was not effectively closed.  Philadelphia Macaroni was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 311269377, citation number 1, item number 5a and was affirmed as a final order on November 5, 2008, with respect to a workplace located at 40 Jacksonville Road Warminster, PA 18974.

Issued

Jan 22, 2014

Abate by

Feb 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): Standard railing(s) did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail and/or posts and/or did not have a vertical height of 42 inches (106.7 cm) nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform runway, or ramp level:  a) Philadelphia Macaroni Company, Press Room Mixer Machines. - On or about September 26, 2013, employees were required to work on a platform more than 4 feet above floor level with a standard guardrail less than 36 inches above the platform.