HANOVER, PA —
OSHA Inspection: UTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of UTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC in 900 HIGH STREET, HANOVER, PA 17331 (NAICS 311919). OSHA activity number 342539319.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- UTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC
- Site address
- 900 HIGH STREET
- City
- HANOVER
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 17331
- Mailing
- 900 HIGH STREET, HANOVER, PA 17331
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311919
- Employees
- 350
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.28 B01 I A
- Issued
- Dec 7, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $5,975 · Current $5,975
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)(A): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a standard guardrail system. (a) Line #10 Fryer - The work platform located 62 inches above the floor was not equipped with a mid-rail, on or about August 7, 2017. No abatement certification or documentation required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5975
- — Z (S) $5975
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Dec 7, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $11,950 · Current $11,950
208522602310
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: (a) Line 13 Fryer - Employees exposed to chemicals, such as but not limited to "Gardoclean R 1700 F" which contains sodium hydroxide, "HF-51" which contains sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, and "FISan Acid Brite" which contains sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid, when they clean the fryer were not required to wear chemical aprons or suits and chemical boots, on or about August 7, 2017. (b) Line 13 Fryer - Operators and maintenance employees exposed to hot oil while working at the fryer or Lakos unit were not required to wear thermal protective jackets, on or about August 7, 2017. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $11950
- — Z (S) $11950
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- Dec 7, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
208522602310
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): (a) Line 13 Fryer - The employer did not adequately assess the workplace to determine all of the hazards that were present for employees exposed to chemicals, such as but not limited to hot oil, "Gardoclean R 1700 F" which contains sodium hydroxide, "HF-51" which contains sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, and "FISan Acid Brite" which contains sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid, when they clean the fryer. Employees were not required to wear chemical goggles, chemical boots and chemical aprons or suits, on or about August 7, 2017. (b) Line 13 Fryer - The employer did not adequately assess the workplace to determine all of the hazards that were present for employees exposed to hot oil while working at the fryer or Lakos unit were not required to wear thermal protective jackets, and goggles under their face-shields on or about August 7, 2017. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Dec 7, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
208522602310
General-duty citation text
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: (a) Line 13 Fryer - Employees exposed to chemicals, such as but not limited to hot oil, "Gardoclean R 1700 F" which contains sodium hydroxide, "HF-51" which contains sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, and "FISan Acid Brite" which contains sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid, were not required to wear chemical goggles underneath their face-shields, on or about August 7, 2017. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Modified per ISA on 12/27/17 as follows: (a) Line 13 Fryer - Employees exposed to chemicals, such as but not limited tol, "Gardoclean R 1700 F" which contains sodium hydroxide, "HF-51" which contains sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, and "FISan Acid Brite" which contains sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid, were not required to wear sufficient eye protection underneath their face-shields, on or about August 7, 2017. (b) Line 13 Fryer - Employees exposed to hot oil were not required to wear protective face-shields, on or about August 7, 2017.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Dec 7, 2017
- Abate by
- Feb 12, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $11,950 · Current $11,950
208522602310
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: (a) Fryer Lines - Employees exposed to chemicals, such as but not limited to "Gardoclean R 1700 F" which contains sodium hydroxide, "HF-51" which contains sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, and "FISan Acid Brite" which contains sulfuric acid and phosphoric acid, when they clean the fryer were not provided with an emergency shower within the work area for immediate use, on or about August 7, 2017. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $11950
- — Z (S) $11950
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 342539319.
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