OSHA Inspection: MACARI VINEYARD

Issued

Dec 30, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4): 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) Bottling Area: Employee conducts routine maintenance on machinery such as, but not limited to, GAI - Model 4264DT  and GAI - Model 3032. These machines are used in the bottling process without procedures in place to control sources of hazardous energy on, or about, 07/07/2015.        Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 30, 2015

Abate by

Jan 12, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:        a) Bottling Area:  Employee conducts routine maintenance, on machinery such as, but not limited to, GAI - Model 4264DT and GAI - Model 3032, without having been provided hardware to isolate energy sources; on, or about, 07/07/2015.        Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 30, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:      a) Bottling Area:  Employee conducts routine maintenance on machinery such as, but not limited to, GAI - Model 4264DT  and GAI - Model 3032, without the being trained to control hazardous energy; on, or about, 07/07/2015.        Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 30, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a): One or more methods of machine guarding were 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) Bottling Area (GAI, Model 4264DT) - Interlock devices on a GAI, Model 4264DT, Capsular Machine were inoperable.    b) Bottling Area (GAI, Model 3032) - Interlock devices on a GAI, Model 3032 Filling Machine were inoperable.    The inoperable control circuitry/interlocks exposed machine operator(s) to hazards associated with unguarded rotating parts and pinch-points; on, or about, 07/07/2015.      Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 30, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  a) Bottling Area: Employees are exposed to hazardous materials including, but not limited to, compressed nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Employees used the substances without a hazard communication program in place; on, or about, 07/09/2015.   Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.    ABATEMENT NOTE:    The written Hazard Communication Program must include descriptions of how the following program elements, required by this regulation, will be developed, implemented, and conveyed to the employer's employee(s) who are exposed to hazardous materials:          a.   Labeling and other forms or warning:               Labels shall include at least the identity of the hazardous            chemical(s), the appropriate hazard warnings, the target organs,            and the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party;          b.   A list or inventory of all hazardous materials known to be present in the            workplace must be compiled and be maintained as part of the employer's            written Hazard Communication Program;          c.   Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials used by            employee(s) in the workplace must be maintained and readily available            all employee(s) on all shifts.          d.   The employer's Hazardous Materials Information and Training Program            must be based upon the employer's written Hazard Communication            Program.  The training for employee(s) must include at least:            Methods and observation that may be used to detect the presence            or release of hazardous chemicals in the work area.                       The physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area.               The measures employee(s) can take to protect themselves, such as,            specific procedures, appropriate work practices, emergency            procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used.            The details of the employer's Hazard Communication Program            including an explanation of the labeling systems used, Material            Safety Data Sheets and how employees can obtain and use the            appropriate hazard information;          e.   Methods used to inform employees of the hazards associated with non            routine tasks must also be addressed in the employer's written program;            and          f.   The employer's written Hazard Communication Program must be            made available upon request.          For Multi Employer Work places, the employer's Written Hazard Communication       Program must also specifically address how:          a.   Material Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous material on the job            site will be provided to other employers in the event the other            employer's employee(s) may be exposed to these materials.          b.   The methods the employer will use to inform other employer(s) of            any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect            employee(s) during normal operating conditions and in foreseeable            emergencies.          c.   The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s)            of the labeling system used in the workplace.

Issued

Dec 30, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s):    Bottling Area: Employees are exposed to hazardous materials including, but not limited to, compressed nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Employees used the substances without being provided Safety Data Sheets; on, or about, 07/09/2015.   Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Dec 30, 2015

Abate by

Jan 27, 2016

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) Bottling Area: Employees are exposed to hazardous materials including, but not limited to, compressed nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Employees used the substances without being provided training; on, or about, 07/09/2015.   Note: In addition to abatement certification, the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.