OSHA Inspection: GOURMET CLASSIC SALADS, INC.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was 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)  In the production area, employees were exposed to a partially opened area underneath the Urshel near the rotating cutting blade where a collection bin is stored to capture small pieces of food, as observed on or about 12/11/2015.    b)  In the production area, employees were observed adjusting a plastic collection bag covering the processed product chute located near an unguarded pulley, as observed on or about 12/11/2015.    c)  In the production area, employees were working near the portable solenoids being used to supply power to the funnel, on or about 12/11/2015.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Mar 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    (a) in the production area, employees were walking by the mixing machine that had an end shaft projecting approximately 1/2 inches, as observed on or about 12/11/15.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:    a)  In the production area, the exit door to the outside was locked by a dead bolt lock, as observed on or about 12/11/15.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Mar 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a)  In the production area, the exit door sign was not visibly as well as blocked by a forklift battery charger which had been placed on a shelf installed in front of it, as observed on or about 12/11/2015.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) For the equipment such as but not limited to the Urshel and mixing machine being used in the production area for cutting vegetables and mixing a variety of ingredients together.  An employee was observed using a metal hand spatula and plastic paddle to unclog machinery, on or about 12/11/2015.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

May 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    a) For employees who operate the Crown Walkie Stacker Model 30WTT with serial number 6A134965, on or about 12/11/2015.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Mar 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  (a) In the production area, employees were using an extension cord plugged directly into a wall outlet with its end connected to a power strip where several cord and plug sets were supplying power to the label and sealing machine, on or about 12/11/2015.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Mar 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:  (a) In the production area, an outlet box with a faceplate opening was being used to supply power to an appliance for steaming food, as observed on or about 12/11/2015.   (b) In the sandwich area, an outlet box with a faceplate not installed flush was supplying power to an extension cord being used with an electric bread knife for cutting, as observed on or about 12/11/2015.

Issued

Mar 14, 2016

Abate by

Mar 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  (a) In the production room, broken and unsecured pvc conduit with wiring being used to supply power to the steamer was observed on or about 12/11/2015.