OSHA Inspection: FERRARO FOODS, INC.

Issued

Mar 3, 2017

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $10,864 · Current $10,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval:    a) 287 South Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ:    The employer did not receive prior written approval for the the Crown RC 3000 powered industrial truck which was being used with a Cascade "slip sheet" attachment.    This hazard was observed on 10/12/16.

Issued

Mar 3, 2017

Abate by

Mar 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $7,243 · Current $5,650 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered:    a) 287 South Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ:    The Crown RC 3000 powered industrial truck was being used with a Cascade "slip sheet" attachment which not endorsed and listed on the nomenclature plate.    This hazard was observed on 10/12/16.

Issued

Mar 3, 2017

Abate by

Mar 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    a)  287 South Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ:    The employer did not ensure that all operators of powered industrial trucks, such as but not limited to the Kalmar 4x2 Yard Switcher, had been adequately trained and evaluated.    This hazard was observed on 9/7/16.

Issued

Mar 3, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel:  a) 287 South Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ:  The Kalmar 4x2 yard switcher with defects, such as but not limited to a missing warning beacon and defective brakes, had not been removed from service.  This hazard occurred on 9/7/16.

Issued

Mar 3, 2017

Abate by

Mar 13, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:  a) 287 S. Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ:  Employees working on and around energized electrical parts while installing new electrical circuits were not trained in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions applicable to their work environment.  This hazard was observed on 12/7/16.

Issued

Mar 3, 2017

Abate by

Mar 22, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $12,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.95(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided:    a) 287 South Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ:    Employees who were working on and around energized electrical equipment were not provided with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect them from electrical hazards, such as (but not limited to) electrical shock, arc flash/arc blast and electrocution.    This hazard was observed on 12/7/16.

Issued

Mar 3, 2017

Abate by

Mar 9, 2017

Penalty

Initial $12,675 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1): Employees were permitted to work in proximity to electric power circuits and were not protected against electric shock by de-energizing and grounding the circuits or effectively guarding the circuits by insulation or other means:    a) 287 South Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ:    Employees were working on and around live electrical parts while installing a new electrical circuit in the mechanic shop.  The employer did not take steps to de-energize the equipment prior to instructing employees to begin work.    This hazard was observed on 12/7/16.

Issued

Mar 3, 2017

Abate by

Mar 15, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates and markings were in place:    a) 287 South Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ:    The Crown motorized pallet jack (Number 10) was not equipped with a nomenclature plate.    This hazard was observed on 10/20/16.