OSHA Inspection: SILVESTRI SWEETS, INC.

Issued

Jan 10, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $5,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:    a) On or about 7/11/2017, the employer did not ensure employees adequately understood energy control procedures to safely service the caramel sizer machine. Employees were exposed to hazards likely to cause caught-by and/or amputation hazards while performing this task.     b) On or about 9/11/2017, the employer did not ensure employees adequately understood energy control procedures to safely service the Doboy Model Scotty II Horizontal Flow Wrapper SN 96-17699. Employees were exposed to hazards likely to cause caught-by and/or amputation hazards while performing this task.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 10, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,054 · Current $7,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): Application of control. The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):    (1) preparation for shutdown,  (2) machine or equipment shutdown,   (3) all energy isolating devices shall be physically located and operated to isolate the machine from the energy source,   (4) affix lockout or Tag-out devices to each energy isolating device,  (5) render safe all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy,  (6) verify that isolation and de-energization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished:    a) On or about 7/11/2017, the employer did not ensure control of the hazardous electrical energy prior to servicing or maintaining machinery. Employees were asked to clean a caramel sizer machine without first unplugging the machine. This condition resulted in employees being exposed to a caught-by hazard.    b) On or about 9/11/2017, the employer did not ensure ensure control of the hazardous electrical energy prior to servicing or maintaining machinery. Employees performed maintenance on the Doboy Model Scotty II Horizontal Flow Wrapper SN 96-17699. This condition resulted in employees being exposed to an amputation hazard.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 10, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 7/11/2017, the employer did not develop and document procedures to ensure control of the hazardous electrical energy prior to servicing or maintaining machinery. Employees were asked to clean a caramel sizer machine without first isolating (unplugging) the machine. This condition resulted in employees being exposed to a caught-by hazard that was likely to result in amputation.    b) On or about 9/11/2017, the employer did not develop and document procedures to ensure  control of the hazardous electrical energy prior to servicing or maintaining machinery. Employees performed maintenance on the Doboy Model Scotty II Horizontal Flow Wrapper SN 96-17699. This condition resulted in employees being exposed to a caught-by hazard that was likely to result in amputation.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

Jan 10, 2018

Abate by

Mar 15, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,294 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a): A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:    On or about 10/17/2017, the employer failed to keep a Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300) for work related injuries that occurred in 7/11/2017 and 9/11/2017.      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Jan 10, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,467 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA:    a) On or about 07/11/2017, the employer failed to report an in-patient hospitalization to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.     b) On or about 09/11/2017, the employer failed to report an amputation to OSHA within twenty-four (24) hours.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.