OSHA Inspection: NU PRODUCTS SEASONING COMPANY

Issued

2014-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2): Battery charging apparatus for industrial trucks located in battery changing and charging installation was not protected from damage by trucks.  a) Packaging department- The forklift battery chargers for forklift trucks and pallet jacks were not protected from accidental damage; on or about 8/19/14.

Issued

2014-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.    a) Packaging department- Multiple forklift battery chargers and pallet jacks were stored directly in front of the electrical panels for the blenders; on or about 08/19/14.

Issued

2014-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Installation and use. Listed, labeled, or certified equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.      a) Packaging department- Employees were using a surge protector to power equipment that was intended for home/office use only; on or about 08/19/14.

Issued

2014-08-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-09-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:  a) Packaging department- Employees were using a Foot Pedal Sealer with a power cord that was missing a ground pin; on or about 08/19/14.