OSHA Inspection: STAR SNACKS CO., LLC

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:     a) Aisle in front of Dry Roaster   Exit aisle width was reduced to 14 inches by palleted material.     b) Large canner line  Employee crawled under conveyor to exit work area.    Violations observed on or about 1/30/2014.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $4,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:     a) Facility     Employees working in the warehouse and production area were not provided with directional signage to indicate the location of the emergency exit doors.    Violation observed on or about 1/23/2104.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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) Large canner (#10 Line)     Employees added new lids into holder within 6 inches of unguarded moving arm.     Violations observed on or about 1/30/2014.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):     a) New Line (#2) canner     Employees added lids to dispenser, located over an unguarded screw conveyor.     Violation observed on or about 1/30/2014.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:     a) Employees inspected product in close proximity of unguarded protruding & rotating shaft.     Violation observed on or about 1/30/2014.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    a) New Line (#2) canner    Employees pushed cans onto conveyor by the use of a horizontal bar. The bar moves by an unguarded chain in close proximity to employee's hands.    Violation observed on or about 1/30/2014.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii): In locations where electric equipment was likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards were not so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage:   a) Dry roaster   Live electrical terminals were not enclosed to prevent damage, after the auger was removed from dry the roaster.   Violation observed on or about 1/23/14.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): There were damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of electric equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:   a) Nut Assortment mixer   Employees sorted through product in close proximity of conveyor motor receptacle with exposed conductors.   Violation observed on or about 1/30/14.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i): Conductors entering cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not protected from abrasions:     a) Assorted nut mixer electrical cabinet.     Fittings were not provided to prevent damage to conductors powering the conveyor motors. The conductors entered the cabinet through knock out hole.     Violation observed on or about 1/30/14.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $58,450 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:     a) Big Line #3   Employees cleaned the line without locking out equipment including, but not limited to sealer, carrousel, and conveyors. Energy sources include 480v electrical and 95PSI compressed air.    b) New Line #2   Employees cleaned the line without locking out equipment including, but not limited to the sealer, carrousel, conveyors. Energy sources include 480v electrical and 95PSI compressed air.    c) Production Equipment   Maintenance employees conducted preventative maintenance, such as greasing, on various production equipment including, but not limited to the seamer and destoner, without locking out equipment. Energy sources include but are not limited to 480v electrical and 95PSI compressed air.    Violation observed on or about 1/30/2014.      Star Snacks Co., LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 305415937, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/31/02.

Issued

Jul 16, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $70,000 · Current $58,450 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):       a) Packaging bag line #1   Employees cleared jammed bags by opening the guard door with non-functioning interlocks.      b) Packaging bag line #2   Employees cleared jammed bags by opening the guard door with non-functioning interlocks.      c) Packaging bag line #3   Employees cleared fallen bags from the point of operation by opening the guard door with non-functioning interlocks.      d) Dry roaster line packaging - bottle filler    Employees cleared jammed bottles by opening the guard door with non-functioning interlocks.     Violation observed on or about 1/23/2014       Star Snacks Co., LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 305415937, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 10/31/2002.