OSHA Inspection: UNIVEG LOGISTICS AMERICA

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $7,500 Reduced

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) Re-pack Lines; On or about September 5, 2016, employees performing cleaning and maintenance and servicing on the grading/sorting tables and the packing machines exposed to potential amputation hazards due to failing to utilize procedures for the control of potentially hazardous energy.       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

Mar 2, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy.       a) Re-pack Lines; On or about September 5, 2016, employees were exposed to potential amputation hazards due to the fact that the establishment's hazardous energy control procedures did not include specific written energy control procedures for each piece of equipment / machine that required Lock Out/Tag Out during service and maintenance.       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

Mar 2, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $11,408 · Current $7,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation.     a) Re-pack Lines; On or about September 5, 2016, employees performing "authorized" type activities (i.e., cleaning, maintenance and servicing) on the grading/sorting tables and the packing machines, were exposed to potential amputation hazards due to the fact that they were not trained in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available, and the methods and means for energy isolation.       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

Mar 2, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Each affected employee was not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.     a) Re-pack Lines; On or about September 13, 2016, employees working at machines or equipment (i.e., the grading/sorting tables and the packing machines) that are subject to Lock Out/Tag Out procedure, were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures.  This exposed employees performing servicing and maintenance to potential amputation hazards.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $4,500 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:     a) Re-pack Line 1; On or about September 13, 2016, employees working the grading/sorting table were exposed to potential amputation hazards due to unguarded ingoing nip points created by moving rollers passing by the stationary aluminum produce deflector plate.      b) Re-pack Line 2; On or about September 13, 2016, employees working the grading/sorting table were exposed to potential amputation hazards due to unguarded ingoing nip points created by moving rollers passing by the stationary aluminum produce deflector plate.      c) Re-pack Line 5; On or about September 13, 2016, employees working the grading/sorting table were exposed to potential amputation hazards due to unguarded ingoing nip points created by moving rollers passing by the stationary aluminum produce deflector plate.      d) Re-pack Line 6; On or about September 13, 2016, employees working the grading/sorting table were exposed to potential amputation hazards due to unguarded ingoing nip points created by moving rollers passing by the stationary aluminum produce collection bin and deflector plate.        NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).     a) Re-pack Line 6; On or about September 13, 2016, employees working in the area to the rear of the bagging machine were exposed to potential amputation hazards due to an unguarded power transmission belt and pulley that was less than 7 feet above the walking working surface.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o).     a) Re-pack Line 6; On or about September 13, 2016, employees working in the area to the rear of the bagging machine were exposed to potential amputation hazards due to an unguarded power transmission belt and pulley that was less than 7 feet above the walking working surface.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $8,149 · Current $4,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed.     a) Re-pack Line 3; On or about September 13, 2016, employees working in the area to the rear of the grading/sorting table were exposed to potential amputation hazards due to an unguarded power transmission sprocket and chain that was less than 7 feet above the walking working surface.       b) Re-pack Line 5; On or about September 13, 2016, employees working in the area of the grading/sorting table were exposed to potential amputation hazards due to an unguarded power transmission sprocket and chain that was less than 7 feet above the walking working surface.       NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 2, 2017

Abate by

May 1, 2017

Penalty

Initial $4,889 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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)Bailing area; On or about September 13, 2016, employees were exposed to potential trip hazards due to the working space about the 30A Cutler Hammer Safety Switch used to supply power to the Frigidaire Baler being used for storage.      NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.