OSHA Inspection: FELIX ROMA & SONS, INC.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:    a)  Felix Roma & Sons, Inc., on or about 9/110/13:  The Employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of their specific energy control procedures on an annual basis.  Servicing and/or maintenance activities are performed on equipment such as but not limited to:  Bread Divider, Pan Stacker, Oven Unloader, Bread Slicer and Bread Bagger.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years:     a)  Felix Roma & Sons, Inc., on or about 9/10/2013:  The Employer did not provide a performance evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator at least every three years.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 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)  Packaging, on or about 9/11/13:  Rotating parts on bagel feeder were not guarded.    b)  Roll Plant, on or about 9/11/13:  Ingoing nip points of the rollers for the Sheeter machine were not guarded.     c)  Roll Plant, on or about 9/11/13:  Ingoing nip points of the drum for the Divider machine were not guarded in that the door was removed and the door interlock switch had been bypassed.    d)  Roll Plant, on or about 9/11/13:  Rotating parts of the Divider were not guarded in that the door was removed and the door interlock switch had been bypassed.    e)  Roll Plant, on or about 9/11/13:  Sheeter conveyor had unguarded in-going nip points on both sides where the belt and roller meet.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:   a)  Roll Plant, on or about 9/11/13:  Drive shaft on back side of the Sheeter was not enclosed.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,680 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)  Maintenance, on or about 9/11/13:  Bench grinder had the right side work rest adjusted 3/4 inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 5, 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)  Maintenance, on or about 9/11/13:  Bench grinder had the adjustable tongue guard at the top adjusted 1-inch from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 30, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $2,240 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(c)(3): Sprocket(s) and V-belt drive(s) of bakery machinery located within reach from platform(s) or passageway(s) or located within 8 feet 6 inches from the floor were not completely enclosed:    a)  Roll/Bread Plant, on or about 9/11/13:  Chain and sprockets driving the High Tip were not guarded.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(f)(3): The back(s) of divider(s) were not completely covered or enclosed to guard against the hazard of moving parts:      a)  Roll Plant, on or about 9/11/13: The back side of the Divider did not have a cover in place to guard the moving parts.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $700 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.       a)  Felix Roma & Sons, Inc., on or about 9/11/13:  The Employer did not record a work-related injury that occurred on 7/17/13 and resulted lost work days.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent.  a)  Felix Roma & Sons, Inc., on or about 9/11/13:  The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A summary of injuries and illnesses for calendar year 2012.

Issued

Sep 25, 2013

Abate by

Oct 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4): The employer did not post an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent by February 1 thru April 30.  a)  Felix Roma & Sons, Inc., on or about 9/11/13:  The employer did not complete or post an OSHA 300A summary of work-related injuries and illnesses for calendar year 2012.