OSHA Inspection: TAYLOR FARMS NEW JERSEY INC.

Issued

Nov 13, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 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:    Representative noise monitoring was not conducted for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Commissary Room, Line 18 - A general laborer 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 111.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 435 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Fruit Room, Mezzanine Level - A general laborer 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 86.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 332 minutes during one shift on 6/4/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     c) Commissary Room, back of Line 13 - A general laborer 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 75.5% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d) Fruit Room, Apple Line - A general laborer 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 74.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 460 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     e) Fruit Room, Testing Station - A general laborer 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 69.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 467 minutes during one shift on 6/4/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.    f) Commissary Room, Line 17 - A general laborer 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 68.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 464 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     g) Fruit Room, Pineapple Line - A general laborer 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 68.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     h) Commissary Room, Line 14 - A general laborer 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 66.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

Nov 13, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 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) Commissary Room, Line 18 - A general laborer 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 111.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 435 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Fruit Room, Mezzanine Level - A general laborer 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 86.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 332 minutes during one shift on 6/4/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     c) Fruit Room, Apple Line - A general laborer 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 74.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 460 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d) Fruit Room, Testing Station - A general laborer 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 69.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 467 minutes during one shift on 6/4/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     e) Commissary Room, Line 17 - A general laborer 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 68.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 464 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     f) Fruit Room, Pineapple Line - A general laborer 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 68.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     g)  Commissary Room, Line 14 - A general laborer 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 66.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     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

Nov 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 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) Commissary Room, Line 18 - A general laborer 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 111.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 435 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Fruit Room, Mezzanine Level - A general laborer 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 86.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 332 minutes during one shift on 6/4/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     c) Fruit Room, Apple Line - A general laborer 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 74.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 460 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d) Fruit Room, Testing Station - A general laborer 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 69.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 467 minutes during one shift on 6/4/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     e) Commissary Room, Line 17 - A general laborer 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 68.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 464 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     f) Fruit Room, Pineapple Line - A general laborer 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 68.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     g)  Commissary Room, Line 14 - A general laborer 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 66.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     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

Nov 13, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 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)  Commissary Room, Line 18 - A general laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee?s dosimeter dBA level was 111.2% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 435 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Fruit Room, Mezzanine Level - A general laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee?s dosimeter dBA level was 86.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 332 minutes during one shift on 6/4/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     c) Commissary Room, back of Line 13 - A general laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee?s dosimeter dBA level was 75.5% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 88.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d) Fruit Room, Apple Line - A general laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee?s dosimeter dBA level was 74.6% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 460 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     e) Fruit Room, Testing Station - A general laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee?s dosimeter dBA level was 69.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.4 dBA. The sampling was performed for 467 minutes during one shift on 6/4/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     f) Commissary Room, Line 17 - A general laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee?s dosimeter dBA level was 68.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 464 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     g) Fruit Room, Pineapple Line - A general laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee?s dosimeter dBA level was 68.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.3 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      h)  Commissary Room, Line 14 - A general laborer was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee?s dosimeter dBA level was 66.3% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 6/11/15. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     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

Nov 13, 2015

Abate by

Dec 10, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $4,200 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 ingoing nip points:    a) Fruit Room, south wall - Ten openings, each approximately twenty inches long by five inches high, located along each side of the frame of conveyor TFNJ 055 (five openings per side) were unguarded, exposing the sides of the moving conveyor belt. On or about 5/21/15, a temporary sanitation worker was injured when his hand entered through one of the openings and became caught on the moving belt.    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

Nov 13, 2015

Abate by

Feb 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,800 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) Fruit Room - Employees used compressed air in excess of 80 psi to blow down the insides of the vessels located on the elevated mezzanine platform. On or about 5/27/15.    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.