OSHA Inspection: NEW YORK CUSTOM PROCESSING LLC

Issued

Jun 6, 2017

Abate by

Jun 19, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,173 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the load should the components of the overhead hoist, below the hook lifting device or bridge/ jib crane system fail:  a)  The following below the hook lifting devices were not inspected and/ or had no rated load capacity markings or manufacturer's markings:      1) On or about 12/9/2016, Kill room area,  2 electric hoists were missing its rated load capacity markings, the handheld controller had damaged strain relief and not been inspected.        Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct these hazards are to:      1. Inspect the lifting devices in accordance with ASME B30.20-2010, Section 20-1.3.      2. Mark the rated load capacity on the device in accordance with ASME B30.20-2010, Section 20-1.2.            3. Have damaged strain relief repaired by a qualified person.

Issued

Jun 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,173 · Current $1,630 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times   a) Processing Room exit door emergency lighting, On or about 12/9/16: The employer failed to ensure that emergency lights were in proper working order.

Issued

Jun 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $2,897 · Current $2,173 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.  a) 430 SR8, Bridgewater, NY 13313, On or about 12/9/16: The employer failed to  assess the two lifts located in the processing area, that had a fall distance of 7 feet, for the need of proper fall protection.