OSHA Inspection: MR. CHIPS, INC.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,772 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:  On or about June 9, 2016, employees were exposed to chemical and struck-by hazards when the employer had not evaluated the workplace to determine what type of personal protective equipment was necessary during the following: a. sanitation using chemicals b. sanitation using water hoses with spray nozzles c. QA testing d. Chemical mixing  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 5, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  On or about June 9, 2016, employees did not use eye protection when using Quorum Yellow LP during sanitation and clean up.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,930 · Current $4,851 Reduced

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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 would be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  On or about June 9, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by and electrical hazards when employees performed servicing and maintenance activities such as, but not limited to setting up, adjusting, inspecting, maintenance, repairing, cleaning and servicing a variety of machines and equipment.  The employer used equipment and machines such as, but not limited to conveyors, product metering devices, packaging equipment, slicing equipment, and brining equipment.  Employees cleaning machinery and verifying equipment cleanliness did not use lockout or tagout devices to isolate energy sources, inspections on lockout methods were not performed, nor was training provided to employees on the energy control measures.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  On or about June 9, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when machine specific procedures for lockout/tagout had not been written for the production equipment such as, but not limited to, pickle slicing equipment, pickle packaging equipment, pickle metering equipment, or pickle conveying equipment.  Lockout/tagout was not in use during equipment sanitation,QA sanitation testing, or when accessing the brine tank.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,772 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(J): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on any vehicle inspection and maintenance that the operator would be required to perform:  On or about June 6, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when forklift drivers had not been instructed to perform daily inspections.  The forklift manual had not been reviewed to determine the manufacturer's recommended daily inspection items.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(A): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on surface conditions where the vehicle will be operated:  On or about June 9, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when employees did not receive training on the following: a.  wet floors in the production area b.  wet floors in the scale/palletizing area  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(I): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training on other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions in the workplace that could affect safe operation:  On or about June 9, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when employee training did not include instructions on how to enter and leave the production area when passing through the plastic strip curtain.  The employees were not instructed how to move/handle the plastic strips to insure that visibility was not limited by the curtain.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B): Refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the operator when the operator had been involved in an accident or near-miss incident:  On or about June 9, 2016, no refresher training had been done for an employee who struck a pallet jack with a forklift.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $3,465 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6): Industrial truck drivers were not required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of travel:  On or about June 9, 2016, employees were driving the forklifts without looking in the direction of travel when: a. transporting green totes to/from the tote station in the production room b. backing up from the scale outside of the production room after pickup/dropoff  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,960 · Current $2,772 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:  On or about June 9, 2016, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when the following were not adequately guarded: a. blue conveyor at the top of the steps to the inspection station catwalk b. blue conveyor under the pickle processing in the corner of the room c. white conveyor that transports pickles up to the inspection station  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $2,970 · Current $2,079 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  On or about June 9, 2016, the employer had not developed a written hazard communication program.  The only program available was for a sister plant.  The employer uses chemicals such as, but not limited to, vinegar, salt, Quorum clear, Quorum yellow, CD 249, sodium benzoate, aluminum sulfate, and food coloring yellow #5.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  On or about June 9, 2016, the employer did not have SDS for the following: a. sodium benzoate b. food coloring yellow #5 c. aluminum sulfate  d. food items such as vinegar and salt.     In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  On or about June 9, 2016, employees did not know what an SDS was, or did not know where to find them, or did not know that they were permitted to look at them.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 18, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,950 · Current $3,465 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye as a result of a work-related incident to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.   On or about June 9, 2016, the employer did not report the amputation that took place on May 27, 2016.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Aug 1, 2016

Abate by

Aug 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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):  On or about June 9, 2016, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when there were no records of employee training or driving evaluations for the forklift drivers.  Forklift drivers were observed driving without looking in the direction of travel.  Site specific training for items such as, but not limited to, vehicle inspection, wet surface conditions, and low visibility when entering/exiting the production area through the plastic strip curtain were not documented.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).