OSHA Inspection: SCHWANS GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, INC.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $4,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(c): Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane facility, employees were exposed to fall and trip hazards as drain pits not guarded or covered. Instances inclduded:  1 - Wast Water building - hole at drain for pump next to Flocculation tank measured 3' deep. 16"x42"  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,650 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Schwan facility, employees were exposed to fall hazards. Instances included:  1 - Fruit Platform - at the kettles openings measuring 11 in. were left between uprights where no guardrails were installed - platfrom was 61.6 inches to lower levels 2 - Fruit Platform - where a single chain guardrail was installed and did not have a mid-rail   3- Colborne Line 1 & 2 & Baker Perkins Oven @ top of ovens is platform to access top of ovens fall hazards 7 ft 4 in to lower levels.  4 - IBL Line 1 - Breddo Likifier platform - fall hazard 50 1/2 in.  5 - Mixing platform IBL1 & IBL3 Mix station 58 1/2 in. falls  6 - Hot Fill Platform - openings at pipes = 32 in. separation -fall hazards = 58 1/2 in. 7 - Cookie Jar Platform - 15' falls 8- Fruit Freezer catwalk - 16 ft. fall to lower levels  9 - Old Cookie Oven- Fall hazard 6 1/2 ft to 10 ft 10 - On roof fall hazard 8 - 17 ft. to lower levels 11- B&G Shop Office and Technical services/Purchase Manager Office - 10 foot fall hazard                                                               In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

May 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $4,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta facility, the employer did not ensure all egress paths from employee work stations were at least 28 inches wide. Instances included:  1 - At the output side of the tray wash area - egress was blocked by the tray conveyor and guardrails at the area and limited egress to 11 inches. 2 - At the Mixing station at IBL 3 - egress path to the stairs was blocked by product that is routinely set onto the platform for use and limited egress path to the stairs to 13 inches.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit".  On or about 9/11/13, in Ammonia engine room 1, the intended exit door was labeled "Not an EXIT".  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(c)(3): The employer did not provide employees and their representatives access to process hazard analyses and to all other information required to be developed under this standard.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta facility, the employer has not made Process Hazard Analyses and Process Safety Information available to refrigeration tech employees working at the facility.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1)(i): Each employee involved in operating a process was not trained in the safe work practices applicable to the employee's job tasks.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta facility, ammonia refrigeration employees did not receive training in the safe work practices applicable to the ammonia system in operation at the facility.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the elements specified in 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(A) through (H).  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga facility, the employer did not have process safety information pertaining to evaporative condenser 3 East, Frick Model #XLP2-1218-1075, serial number U122874001-01, installed in 2012.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D): The employer did not maintain an accurate listing of the location, function, and inspection information for all Relief Valves (RV) within a covered process.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga Schwan facility, the employer did not maintain information pertaining to relief valves for the ammonia refrigeration system on site, such as the relief system design and design basis.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(E): The employer did not have a compilation for written process safety information pertaining to the ventilation system design.  On or about 9/11/2013, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, Georgia facility, the employer did not have information for the ventilation system design of the ammonia engine rooms located at the facility, i.e. current ventilation calculations.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B): The employer's piping and instrument diagrams were not accurate and did not represent equipment that was existing and was part of the process.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga facility, the employer's piping and instrument diagrams were not accurrate. PID 07 has four relief valves on condenser piping that are not installed on the system.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

May 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.  On or about 9/11/13, in the ammonia engine room, employees were exposed to an ammonia inhalation hazard as doors leading from the machine room into the production room were not tight fitting, self-closing open outward and equipped with panic hardware doors.   or in the alternative:  OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to an ammonia inhalation hazard when doors leading from the machine room into the production room were not tight fitting, self-closing open outward and equipped with panic hardware doors.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(2): Operating procedures were not readily accessible to employees who work in or maintain a process area.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga facility, the employer did not make documented operating procedures availalbe to employees servicing and maintaining the ammonia refrigeraiton system.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): The employer did not annually certify that operating procedures were current and accurate.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga facility, the employer did not review and certify operating procedures, at least annually, used to maintain and operate the ammonia refrigeration system were current and accurate.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.  On or about 9/11/13, the employer did not ensure inspections and tests were performed on ammonia process equipment to ensure mechanical integrity of the system.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not implement procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga facility, the employer had not ensured management of changes were performed to assure considerations were addressed prior to any change for equipment including:  1 - Condenser 3 East 2 - Condenser 2 3 - Controls for Ammonia sensors 4 - Cut and cap of Air Units 5 - Coil #18 replacement 6 - Booster #1 suction valve replacement   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(n): The emergency action plan did not include procedures for handling small releases.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga facility, the employer did not include procedures for handling small releases, including Ammonia releases, when employees were instructed to detect, stop and repair equipment involved in the leak.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,650 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.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, job site, the employer did not ensure specific written procedures were created for equipment, including:  1 - Streusel Depositor with metering belt  2 - 2 Belt weigh XE Check Weigher 3 - Pre-sliced Pie w/ paper dividers  4 - Cartoner at Wedge Line 5 - Cookie Jar Silo/Auger 6 - 20 XW Intensifier  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,650 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:  On 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta facility, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection on an annual basis that corrected for deviations identified on the specific written procedures, included a review between the inspector and each authorized employee, and certification of the inspection including the machine/equipment, date of the inspection, employees included in the inspection and the authorized employee performing the inspection.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,650 Reduced

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.  On or about 9/11/13, at the Atlanta Schwan facility, production line employees who were trained as "Affected" employees under the company's LOTO program were assigned and performing service and maintenance work to equipment on production lines.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation.  On or about 9/11/13, at the Atlanta facility, the employer did not provide training in established written specifc LOTO procedures to designated "Authorized" employees performing service and maintenance work to equipment at the facility.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective.  On or about 9/11/2013, at the new cookie oven, slings used with the die roller lift device, were not removed from service when damaged.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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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.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga Schwans facility, employees were exposed to machine guarding hazards (amputations, cuts, broken bones, and crushing injuries) in the production areas. Instances include:  1- Colborne Line 1 & conveyor: Dough Sheeter & Dough Docker- ingoing nip points Flour Hopper & Dough Divider- rotating arms and ingoing nip points Dough Sweep-ingoing nip points  Bottom Dough Roller and Dough Sweep- exposed moving parts, & pinch points  Transfer from Colborne to pecan depositor- exposed ingoing nip points  Discharge for elevator sweep- ingoing nip points Elevator Sweep- exposed ingoing nip points on conveyor  Dough Docker & Dough Sheeter- exposed pinch points  Dough Crimper/Spinner Assembly- exposed pinch points   2- Colborne Line 2 & conveyor -SAME MACHINES AND EXPOSURES AS ON COLBORNE LINE 1 @ the Turn Conveyor -ingoing pinch point   3- IBL 1 & conveyor: Crumb press- pinch points at press  Garnish Depositor- moving auger left open Browning Oven on IBL 1- multiple pinch points on conveyor   4- IBL 2 & conveyor: Crumb press- pinch points at press Filling Depositor & Topping Depositor-moving fill heads Discharge Sweep-spinning arm   5-Old Cookie Oven Conveyor: @ transfer to incline at discharge of oven- ingoing nip point on conveyor  6- Hot Fill Platform and IBL 3 Mix Platform:  Mixers - moving beaters/augers   7- Artofex Mixing Bowls: Dough Mix Room and IBL1 area: - openings cut into existing guards on each mixer measure 5x9 inch and 30x9 inch openings and are 40 inches above floor levels - the top rotating vertical shafts of the mixers are left exposed   8 -Cookie Jar Platform:  flywheel for auger drive on platform left unguarded on underside where employee platform is located   9 - Packaging Area- Conveyor Line 5 & 6: Pinch points on conveyors  10 -Packaging/Shipping Area: Tape Machines -Box packaging arm swings up and down exposing employees to struck by hazards  11 -IBL 3 & conveyor: Depositor/Filling stations - pinch points  12 - Maintenance Rooms: Small Maintenance Room - Dayton 20" Drill Press - #4 - no guard - no serial number  20" Drill Press - #3 - no guard #SHP-003  Large Maintenance Room -  Kingston Lathe 1 and Lathe 2 16x54 No guards - No serial numbers on equipment Drill Presses - No guards - Jet 15 (serial #10110360), Turn Pro Mill and Drill (serial #932553), Bridge Port Press (serial #34670), #1 HQT (No serial # on press)  13- Dough Mix Room blender - lid is opened to add ingredients at the control platform    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

May 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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.  On or about 9/11/13, in the production areas located at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, the employer did not ensure horizontal shafts were enclosed. Instances included:  1 - Old Cookie Oven conveyors at transfer to incline - vibrator shaft 2 - Colborne Line 1 - under conveyor 1 crossing over to conveyor 2 3 - PPL #3 - guard did not fully enclose shaft 4 - Packaging conveyors - shafts on underside and inside conveyor areas 5 - New cookie oven conveyor shafts 6 - Line IBL 1 line at back of conveyor   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

May 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.  On or about 9/11/13, in the production area at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, the employer did not ensure projecting shaft ends were guarded. Instances included:  1 - at Old Cookie Oven conveyor cleaning system 2 - at Packaging Line 4 conveyor 3 - at New Cookie Oven conveyor cleaning system 4 - New Cookie Oven - 15 count   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,650 Reduced

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.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga facility, employees were exposed to machine guarding hazards (amputations, cuts, broken bones, and crushing injuries) as they operate production lines with exposed chain and sprockets within 7' of floor levles. Instances include:  1 - Colborne Line 1 & conveyor  Exposed Chain and Sprockets on Dough Divider  Dough Sweep at operator station Bottom Dough Roller and Dough Sweep -exposed chain and sprockets Dough Sweep -exposed chain and sprocket at waist to chest height MULTIPLE  Elevator Sweep -exposed chain and sprocket  Transfer from Colborne to pecan depositor -exposed chain and sprocket at operator station Filling Depositor-chain and sprockets exposed -5x5 inch opening at operator waist to chest height Colborne Line 1 shaft leading from conveyor 1 to 2on under side with exposed chain and sprockets- within 26 inches of floor Elevator Sweep -exposed chain and sprockets - waist height - 5 ½ x 7 inch openings Dough Docker and Dough Sheeter - exposed chain and sprockets at operator station - reach in directly adjacent to operator Dough Crimper - exposed chain and sprockets    2 - Colborne Line 2 and conveyor - All equipment on Colborne Lines 1 and 2 are identical and with the same guarding deficiencies.  At the Turn Conveyor - exposed chain and sprockets  3 - IBL 1 conveyor:  Discharge for IBL 1 Browning conveyor    4 - IBL 2 conveyor: Discharge Sweep - chain and sprockets exposed   5 - Old Cookie Oven: Chain and Sprocket on outside of oven - knee height from floor  Wire cutter for Old Cookie Oven - multiple exposed chain & sprocket - approximately chest height    6 - Waste Water: DAF tank in waste water with exposed chain and sprocket   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF 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 of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i..  On or about 9/11/13, in the production area at IBL 1 line compressed air, set to 90 psi, was used for cleaning purposes.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(e)(1)(i): Mixers with external power application did not have all belts, chains, gears, pulleys, sprockets, clutches, and other moving parts completely enclosed.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta facility, where Artofex mixing bowls were located, bottom external gears were left exposed and were not guarded, including bowls in the Dough Mixing room and at the IBL 1 line.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $6,600 · Current $4,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.  On or about 9/11/13, at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, outside the refrigeration office, the water fountain was powered with a temporary electrical extension cord in lieu of fixed wiring.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i): Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles located within 8 feet of the floor had live parts exposed to employee contact.  On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane facility, employees were exposed to electrical hazards as receptacles had live parts exposed to contact and were not protected. Instances included:  1 - Ammonia Refrigeration Office receptacle 2 - Receptacle mounted on upright post at Colborne 1 line in production area  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 2, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,900 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(4)(v): The disconnecting means was not readily accessible. If more than one disconnect is provided for the same equipment, only one need be readily accessible.  On or about 9/11/13, in the production area of 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, the employer did not ensure access and working space was maintained about electrical equipment. Instances include:  1 - At the IBL 3 conveyor 480 volt disconnect for conveyor was blocked by the conveyor itself and permitted no access to the knife switch controlling the conveyor   2 - Dough Mix room Four 208 disconnects and one 230 volt disconnect for mix equipment in room were blocked with food materials  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Mar 7, 2014

Abate by

Apr 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii): Lockout devices and tagout devices were utilized for other purposes than controlling energy and were not singularly identified.  On or about 9/11/13, at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, employees used Lockout locks, i.e. locks reserved for service/maintenance purposes, for indication equipment was out of service or had operational problems and did not identify the person that affixed the lock to the equipment.                                          In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).