OSHA Inspection: MAPLEHURST BAKERIES, LLC.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet (1.22 m) or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    a. Ovens Room - On or about January 12, 2016, the employer failed to provide fall protection to employees assigned maintenance duties while working from the roof of the ovens and exposes to falls of over 7 feet.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(2): Exit routes were not arranged so that employees did not have to travel toward a high hazard area:    a. Maintenance Shop - On or about January 12, 2016, flammable gases cylinders were stored in the emergency exit route.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

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. Waukesha pump - On or about January 12, 2016, the employer failed to implement and enforce a lockout tagout procedure specifically designed for the Waukesha pump, to include the manufacturer's requirements of deenergizing and locking out the pump prior to allowing maintenance or cleaning procedures.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment was not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy sources:  a. Waukesha pump - On or about January 5, 2016, a competent person did not physically locate and isolate all energy sources to the pump prior to allowing the cleaning procedures to begin.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 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 point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    Instance a. Dispensing area - On or about January 12, 2016, the conveyor belts in-running nip point was not guarded to prevent employees' amputation hazards.    Instance b. Icing area - On or about January 12, 2016, the conveyor belt's rotating shaft was not guarded to prevent accidental contact by employees assigned to work at this station.    Instance c. Maintenance shop - On or about January 12, 2016, the Enco (S/N 0287) lathe machine was not guarded at the lead screw.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $1,500 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. and effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used:    Instance a. Icing Area - On or about January 12, 2016, the compressed air utilized for cleaning purposes was set at 85 PSI.     Instance b. Dispensing Area - On or about January 12, 2016, the compressed air utilized for cleaning purposes was set at 85 PSI.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  a. Shipping and Receiving - On or about January 12, 2016, the fire extinguisher was not properly maintained to ensure that it was mounted and identified in its designated location.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Abate by

Mar 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Anchoring fixed machinery. Machines designed for a fixed location shall be securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a. Maintenance shop - On or about January 12, 2016, the Dayton (model 6Y001A) belt and disc sander was not securely anchored to the floor to prevent walking or movement during the operation of the sander.

Issued

Feb 24, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(D): Cylinders were not secured on a special truck, regulators were not removed and valve protection caps, when provided for, were not put in place before cylinders were moved:  a. Maintenance Shop - On or about January 12, 2015, the oxygen and gas cylinders were not secured to the welding cart to prevent them from being knocked over and damaged.