OSHA Inspection: CONTE'S PASTA CO. INC.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    Full shift noise monitoring was not conducted for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Regular pasta room, tortellini machine, back - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 127.7 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Regular pasta room, tortellini machine, front - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 120.3 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 477 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      c) Gluten free room - A bag filler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107.9 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d) Gluten free room - A bag sealer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 82.8 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      e) Regular pasta room - A mixer operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 66.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:      Audiometric testing was not provided for the employees with the following exposures:     a) Regular pasta room, tortellini machine, back - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 127.7 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Regular pasta room, tortellini machine, front - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 120.3 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 477 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      c) Gluten free room - A bag filler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107.9 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      d) Gluten free room - A bag sealer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 82.8 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      e) Regular pasta room - A mixer operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 66.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater and has not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii):    The wearing of hearing protection was not required for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Regular pasta room, tortellini machine, back - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 127.7 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Regular pasta room, tortellini machine, front - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 120.3 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 477 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     c) Regular pasta room - A mixer operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 66.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jul 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,450 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    Noise training was not provided for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Regular pasta room, tortellini machine, back - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 127.7 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Regular pasta room, tortellini machine, front - An operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 120.3 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 91.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 477 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     c) Gluten free room - A bag filler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 107.9 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d) Gluten free room - A bag sealer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 82.8 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     e) Regular pasta room - A mixer operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 66.2 % of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 445 minutes during one shift on 4/10/14. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a)  Production areas - Employees who were exposed to corrosive chemicals in sanitation products such as, but not limited to RMC HDA-5600 (phosphoric acid) and RMC F-29 (quaternary ammonium), and sulfuric acid when adding water to forklift batteries did not wear chemical splash goggles and face shields. On or about 4/4/14.    b)  Production rooms - Employees who used compressed air to clean production equipment at the end of the work shift did not wear eye protection. On or about 4/4/14.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) Production areas - Eye wash stations capable of providing fifteen minutes of continuous flushing were not located where employees were exposed to corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to  the coat room where RMC F-29 (quaternary ammonium) was dispensed, the kitchens where RMC HDA-5600 (phosphoric acid) was used to clean kettles, and outside of the maintenance shop where water was added to forklift batteries (sulfuric acid). On or about 4/4/14.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Sep 30, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,750 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:     a) Production areas - A lockout program as not developed for employees who repaired, set up and cleaned equipment such as, but not limited to the spiral freezer, the tunnel freezers, the Triangle Scale/bagger, the dough mixer, the tortellini machines, and the boilers. On or about 4/4/14.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a) Establishment - Employees who operated forklifts including, but not limited to a Raymond electric stand-up forklift, a Crown electric sit down forklift (model 30SCTT, serial number 1A212079), and a Yale propane sit down forklift were not trained as per the requirements of the standard. On or about 4/4/14.    Abatement Note: Forklift operator training consists of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer based training, video tape, written material, etc.), practical training (demonstration performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and an evaluation of the operators performance in the workplace.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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.:     a) Production areas - The air pressure at the nozzles used by employees to clean production equipment such as, but not limited to dough mixers and tortellini machines at the end of the work shift exceeded 100 P.S.I. On or about 4/10/14.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,050 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) Establishment - A site specific written chemical hazard communication program was not developed. Employees used chemical products including, but not limited to RMC F-29 (quaternary ammonium), RMC HDA-5600 (phosphoric acid), maintenance products (lubricants) and propane. On or about 4/4/14.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 28, 2014

Abate by

Jun 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Establishment - Training in the hazards of chemicals used in the workplace was not provided for employees who used chemical products including, but not limited to RMC F-29 (quaternary ammonium), RMC HDA-5600 (phosphoric acid), maintenance products (lubricants) and propane. On or about 4/4/14.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.