OSHA Inspection: OMNI BAKING COMPANY, LLC

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1): Aisles and passageways were not kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that could create a hazard:    a) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Mixing Area, Gemini/ Rheon Line: Employees worked in areas where aisle ways used to access work tasks became blocked by carts with baking ingredients, observed on or about 8/10/16.    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access went through a room that could be locked, to reach an exit or exit discharge.    a) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Production Area, end of Gemini line (board storage): Employees worked in areas that were cut off from exits by the storage of carts carrying boards used in the production process, observed on or about 8/10/16.    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Gemini/ Rheon Line: Employees worked on the Gemini/ Rheon line where a door into the next building was not marked and could be mistaken for an exit door, observed on or about 8/10/16.  NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards:    a) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Top of ovens: Fall protection was not properly installed on the top of the ovens where maintenance work needed to occur, observed on or about 8/10/16.    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $9,250 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.    a)  2621 Freddy Lane, Vineland, NJ, 08360:  Employees working around equipment were exposed to hazards related to point of operation hazards related to unguarded equipment, observed on or about 8/10/2016.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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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:     2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Upper Mezzanine: Employees worked in the upper mezzanine area and accessed extra stock required for job tasks and maintenance activities where portable fire extinguishers were blocked by the extra stock and not readily accessible, on or about 8/10/16.     NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; or in an acetylene generator compartment.    a) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Maintenance Area: Employer stored oxygen cylinders near highly combustible materials including but not limited to paper, cardboard, plastic, and acetylene on or about 8/10/16.    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Abate by

Apr 17, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $9,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.263(i)(7)(iii): A sufficient number of stop buttons was not provided to enable quick stopping of conveyor(s) where the hazard of getting caught existed:    a)2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Packaging/ Spiral Coolers: Sufficient emergency stops were not provided where baking conveyors operated which resulted in an employee injury, observed on or about 8/10/16    b)2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Building 6 Connector Area, Rheon/ Gemini Room: Employees worked around baking conveyors where sufficient emergency stops were not provided, observed on or about 8/10/16.    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

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    a) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Gemini line: Sufficient access and working space was not maintained about electrical installations including but not limited to a 208/120V 3phase circuit breaker box and electrical control unit in the corner, which were blocked from instant use by the storage of equipment and materials including but not limited to rolling carts, dough, equipment, and spare parts, observed on or about 8/10/16.    b) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Gemini line: Sufficient access and working space was not maintained about electrical installations including but not limited to a 208/120V 3phase circuit breaker box and electrical control unit in the corner, which were blocked from instant use by the storage of equipment and materials including but not limited to rolling carts and baking boards, observed on or about 8/10/16.    NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $5,432 · Current $2,500 Reduced

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) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Employee break area: Employees used a wash basin where an unmounted outlet was used to power associated equipment, observed on or about 8/10/16.     NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:   a) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Employee break area: Employees used a wash basin where a flexible cable was used to power associated equipment, observed on or about 8/10/16.  b) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Rheon/ Gemini Conveyor: Employees worked on conveyor equipment associated with the Gemini Line which was powered by flexible cable in lieu of permanent wiring, observed on or about 8/10/16.  NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:   a)2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Maintenance Area: Employees operated a "Buffalo" Number 18 drill press which was not anchored to prevent moving and walking, on or about 8/10/16.  NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  a)2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Maintenance Area: Work rests on a Dayton pedestal grinder, model 4Z908, HP ½, 115V, &.8 Amp, 50/60 Hz, 3450 RPM were adjusted to approximately 1 inch, observed on or about 8/10/16.  NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Feb 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:  a) 2621 Freddy Lane in Vineland, NJ, 08360- Maintenance Area: Tongue guards on a Dayton pedestal grinder, model 4Z908, HP ½, 115V, &.8 Amp, 50/60 Hz, 3450 RPM were adjusted to approximately 1/2 inch, observed on or about 8/10/16.   NOTE: BECAUSE ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION IS ALREADY DOCUMENTED IN THE CASE FILE, THE EMPLOYER NEED NOT SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF ABATEMENT OF THIS VIOLATION AS NORMALLY REQUIRED BY 29 CFR 1903.19.