OSHA Inspection: PRIME PACKING PARTNERS, LLC

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $4,268

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): Walking-working surfaces were not inspected regularly and, as necessary, maintained in a safe condition:  a) Production Room  - on or about November 21, 2017, two (2) holes were observed in the flooring, but the employer did not ensure the holes were protected to prevent employees from tripping.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $4,250 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    a) Entry Area/Near Break Room - on or about November 21, 2017, the exit door was not marked by a sign reading "Exit".

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4): Signs were not posted along the exit access indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit and exit discharge when the direction of travel to the exit or exit discharge was not immediately apparent:  a) Main Lobby - on or about November 21, 2017, employees entered the main lobby to access areas for bathroom use, break room use, and to gain primary access in and out of the building, but the exit discharge was not immediately apparent, nor marked by any exit sign indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit or exit discharge.  b) Breakdown Room - on or about November 21, 2017, employees worked in the break down room cutting canine treats, but the exit discharge was not apparent or marked by any exit sign indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit or exit discharge.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.37(b)(5): Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a) Maintenance Shop - on or about November 21, 2017, employees are working in the maintenance shop where a door that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or indicating its actual use.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $4,268

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) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017, employees performed meat cutting operations and sanitation operations spraying corrosive cleaner and degreaser without personal protective equipment, and the employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present that necessitate the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1): The employer did not provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use personal protective equipment:    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017, employees performing dog treat manufacturing activities such as cutting frozen meats and spraying chemicals to include but not limited to bleach for sanitation, requiring protection to hands and eyes, were not provided training on the type of personal protective equipment that is necessary to protect them during this work, and how to properly use this equipment.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective face equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment:  a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017, employees were performing sanitation operations spraying chemicals which included bleach, Ultraclean Cleaner and Degreaser without protective eye equipment.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $7,483 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces were permit-required confined spaces:    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017, employees cleaned and sanitized the inside of ovens, but the employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if those spaces were permit-required confined spaces.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017, employees entered gas-fired ovens, a permit-required confined space, to perform sanitation operations and the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space program.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry was authorized, the employer did not document the completion of measures required by 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) by preparing an entry permit:    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017, employees entered permit-required confined spaces to perform sanitation, but the employer did not document the completion of measures as required by preparing an entry permit.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017, employees entered permit-required confined spaces to perform sanitation, but the employer did not provide training so that employees entering permit-required confined spaces acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $4,268

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) Production Area - on or about November 21, 2017, employees mixed and used a corrosive chemical, Ultraclean cleaner and degreaser, but did not have immediate access to suitable facilities for quick drenching and flushing of eyes and body.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $4,268

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1): An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting:    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017, employees manufacturing dog treats were provided fire extinguishers for use, but the employer did not provide an educational program for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $7,483 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) Breakdown Room - on or about November 11, 2017, an employee operated a shear machine, machine #3A, to cut dog treats, but the point of operation was not guarded to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area.    b) Breakdown Room - on or about November 21, 2017, employees operated a meat cutting vertical band saw which was not guarded to protect operators from the unused portion of the blade.     c) Production Room - on or about November 21, 2017, an employee was observed operating a meat cutting vertical band saw which was not guarded to protect operators from the unused portions of the blade.    Prime Packing Partners, LLC was previously cited for a violation of a similar occupational safety and health standard, 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1044741, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on April 15, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 1101 Koffel Road, Hatfield, PA 19440.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $4,268

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) Break Down Room - on or about November 11, 2017, an employee operated a shear that had an unguarded pulley system that was less than seven feet from the floor.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $4,268

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Breakdown room - on or about November 21, 2017, nonmetallic-sheathed cable was not installed to protect from physical damage in accordance with listing or labeling.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $4,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):    a) Maintenance Shop - on or about November 21, 2017, an electric control panel had exposed live electrical parts which were not fully guarded against accidental contact by an approved means of enclosure.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $4,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    a) Breakdown Room - on or about November 21, 2017, a light switch box did not have a cover, exposing employees to electrical hazards.    b) Entry - on or about November 21, 2017, a junction box did not have a cover, exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $9,959 · Current $4,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a): Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized:    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017, where a maintenance employee worked on electrical components which operate at 240V, the employer did not develop or implement safety-related work practices as outlined in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $4,268 · Current $4,268

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a. 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017 employees used hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Ultraclean Cleaner and Degreaser and bleach, but the employer had not developed or implemented at the workplace a written hazard communication program.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):   The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they were in their work area(s).    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017 employees used hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Ultraclean Cleaner and Degreaser and bleach, but the employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017 employees used hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to Ultraclean Cleaner and Degreaser and bleach, but the employer had not provided effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of initial assignment.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $71,135 · Current $20,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017,  employees perform servicing and maintenance of equipment to include but not limited to, servicing and cleaning of ovens, meat grinders, and blenders. The employer did not implement and require procedures be followed to turn off or shut down machines and equipment.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

Jun 1, 2018

Penalty

Initial $1,423 · Current $0 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:    a) 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 21, 2017, the employer had not maintained OSHA 300, 301, and 300A or equivalent forms for recording injuries and illnesses for the calendar year 2017.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,114 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer failed to report 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, within (24) twenty-four hours:    a. 1101 Koffel Rd. Hatfield, PA - on or about November 11, 2017, the employer failed to report an employee's amputation as a result of a work-related incident, within (24) twenty-four hours.

Issued

Apr 27, 2018

Abate by

May 16, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1): Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a) Rack Room - on or about November 21, 2017, two (2) circuit breaker panels were blocked by chemical storage containers preventing sufficient access and working space to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of equipment.  b) Breakdown Room - on or about November 21, 2017, a circuit breaker panel was blocked by a trash bin and table preventing sufficient access and working space to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of equipment.