LITITZ, PA —
OSHA Inspection: SPECIALTY BAKERS LLC
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of SPECIALTY BAKERS LLC in 560 FURNACE HILLS PIKE, LITITZ, PA 17543 (NAICS 311812). OSHA activity number 342567435.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SPECIALTY BAKERS LLC
- Site address
- 560 FURNACE HILLS PIKE
- City
- LITITZ
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 17543
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 216, LITITZ, PA 17543
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- 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
- 311812
- Employees
- 120
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.263 C03
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2017
- Abate by
- Nov 10, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $6,519 · Current $4,889 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.263(c)(3): Sprocket(s) and V-belt drive(s) of bakery machinery located within reach from platform(s) or passageway(s) or located within 8 feet 6 inches from the floor were not completely enclosed: a) Specialty Bakers LLC 560 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA Dough dumper -- The employer did not enclose the sprocket of the dough dumping lift that is located within reach of the employees, thereby exposing employees to injuries, on or about August 17, 2017. b) Specialty Bakers LLC 560 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA line 1 pie maker-- The employer did not enclose the sprocket of the dough feed belt that is located after the dough drops on the pie tin and is within reach of the employees, thereby exposing employees to injuries, on or about August 17, 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) $4889.25
- — Z (S) $6519
1910.263 D03 V
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2017
- Abate by
- Jan 19, 2018
- Penalty
- Initial $4,889 · Current $3,667 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.263(d)(3)(v): All dumpbin and blender hoods shall be of sufficient capacity to prevent circulation of flour dust outside the hoods: a) Specialty Bakers LLC 560 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA Mixing Area -- The employer did not install a hood above the dough mixer to prevent circulation of excess flour dust, when dispensing flour from the silo chute into the bowl, thereby exposing employees to injuries, on or about August 17, 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) $3666.75
- — Z (S) $4889
1910.263 E01 VIII
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2017
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $4,889 · Current $3,667 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.263(e)(1)(viii): Every mixer shall be equipped with a full enclosure over the bowl which is closed at all times while the agitator is in motion. Only minor openings in this enclosure, such as ingredient doors, flour inlets, etc., each representing less than 1 1/2 square feet in area, shall be capable of being opened while the mixer is in operation: a) Specialty Bakers LLC 560 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA Mixing Area -- The employer did not have a full enclosure equipped over dough mixer to prevent access, thereby exposing employees to injuries, on or about August 17, 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) $3666.75
- — Z (S) $4889
1910.263 C02
- Issued
- Aug 30, 2017
- Abate by
- Nov 10, 2017
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.263(c)(2): Gears. All gears shall be completely enclosed regardless of location: a) Specialty Bakers LLC 560 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA Mixing Area -- The employer did not completely enclose the gear at line 2 pie maker at the dough feeder to prevent access, thereby exposing employees to injuries, on or about August 17, 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 (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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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 342567435.
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