DOWNINGTOWN, PA ·
OSHA Inspection: PEPPERIDGE FARM, INC.
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of PEPPERIDGE FARM, INC. in 421 BOOT ROAD, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335 (NAICS 311811). OSHA activity number 339751620.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- PEPPERIDGE FARM, INC.
- Site address
- 421 BOOT ROAD
- City
- DOWNINGTOWN
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 19335
- Mailing
- 421 BOOT ROAD, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311811
- Employees
- 280
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
2 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Oct 28, 2014
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $4,250 · Current $4,250
0170
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. R-22 Engine Room, Skid Package #1, Oil Pot, Three-way Valve Manifold - The employer did not utilize written procedures that specify the equipment that should be shut down and isolated as well as the precautions to be followed before the removal of the pressure relief valves. Contractor employees were exposed to the unexpected release of ammonia while removing these valves. Observed on or about April 29, 2014.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $4250
- · Z (S) $4250
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Oct 28, 2014
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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: a. R-22 Engine Room, Rear - The employer utilized flexible cords as a substitute for fixed wiring. A heat trace was powered by two flexible extension cords. This condition exposed the employees to electrical shock. Observed on or about May 6, 2014.
Recent events (2)
- · I (O) $0
- · Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 339751620.
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