OSHA Inspection: SLOW DOUGH BREAD CO.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 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:    At the site, in the baking area, where employees use a caustic soda solution when preparing pretzel bread without an eye wash, exposing employees to eye injuries.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $1750.00 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:    At the site, employees use electric spiral mixers to mix bread dough, employees bypass the guards on top of the mixer to add raisins and to get pieces of bread dough when testing texture, exposing employees to amputation hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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,  or in the alternative  29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed  At the site, in the front left eastern portion of the bakery is a machine labeled "Dryer", the rear cover was removed exposing employees to caught in between and struck by hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4900.00 · Current $2450.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(l)(3)(iii): Main shutoff valves, operable separately from any automatic valve, were not provided to permit turning off the fuel in case of an emergency:     At the site, five ovens are in operation did not have a main shut off valve in the event of an emergency, exposing workers to fire hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(l)(9)(ii): All safety devices on the oven(s) were not inspected at intervals of not less than twice a month by a properly instructed bakery employee:  At the site, five ovens were not inspected less than twice a month , exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

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:     In the room at the rear of the bakery,  a temporary flexible extension cord was wired into the electrical box, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:     At the site, in the electrical room, items are stored, blocking access to the electrical circuit panels which in the event of an emergency, prevent workers from quickly deenergizing equipment, exposing workers to electrical and amputation hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:      At the site, in the electrical room, an enclosed raceway below an electrical circuit breaker box was missing a knockout, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:     In the shipping area of the site, and in the oven areas, flexible cables were run through and over ceiling tiles, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1400.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:     (a) In the bakery portion of the site, Moulder 2 , DE Modelo TS700, Numero 9610312, 1998, was missing strain relief exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2100.00 · Current $1050.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):     At the site, in the mixing area, where electrical cords damaged, employees are exposed to potential electrical  hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-04-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $0.00 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.     Abatement Certification and Documentation is required    At the site, where the employer operates a bakery with approximately 67 employees, he has failed to maintain records of illnesses and injuries.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $354.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8): Every floor hole into which persons can accidentally walk were not guarded:    At the site in the baking area, floor drains lack covers, exposing employees to tripping and fall hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c): The employer did not develop and implement a written respiratory protection program with required worksite-specific procedures and elements for required respirator use:    At the site, in the baking area, where employees use a caustic soda solution when preparing pretzel bread. The employer does not have a written written respiratory program,  exposing workers to inhalation hazards.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $350.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:(a     At the site, in the baking area, the employer does not have a written hazard communication program when employees use a caustic soda solution.

Issued

2014-02-28 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $700.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    At the site, in the rear of the building next to the ovens, fire extinguishers were on the floor, exposing employees fire hazards.