OSHA Inspection: ALLEN HARIM FOODS, LLC

Issued

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $11,934 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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:     a) Battery Charging Area - On or about October 5, 2018, employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards while the hoist operator was changing 1200 pound batteries on powered industrial trucks using a 3-Ton ACCOLIFT 2130060 Hoist and did not ensure persons were clear of a suspended load.     b) Battery Charging Area - On or about October 5, 2018, employees were exposed to crushing and struck-by hazards created while changing 1200 pound batteries on powered industrial trucks using a 3-Ton ACCOLIFT 2130060 Hoist to lift the load vertically with side pull.        c) Battery Charging Area - On or about October 5, 2018, employees were exposed to crushing, struck-by, and electrical hazards created when changing 1200 pound pallet jack batteries using a 3-Ton ACCOLIFT 2130060 Hoist with I beam trolley, on which repairs were not made, to include but not limited to a damaged hoist switch on which the stop push button was missing, preventing the operator from stopping the ascent or decent of a load when necessary.         Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods of abatement to correct this hazard would be to follow the guidelines and requirements established in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.16 - 2017, Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists and ASME B30.20-2018 to include, but not limited to:      1)  Establish and implement policies and procedures that are compliant with ASME B30.20, Below the Hook Lifting Devices, Section 1.4.4,  paragraph (p) in that loads shall be guided in such a manner as to avoid endangering hands or other body parts as the load is moved, or if it drops.     2)  Establish and implement policies and procedures that are compliant with ASME B30.16, Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists, Section 16-3.3.2, paragraph (k) which states that hoists shall be used to lift loads vertically without side pull except when specifically authorized by the manufacturer(s) or a qualified person for the equipment and a qualified person for the supporting structure who have determined that specific conditions outlined in (k)(1-4) are met.     3)  Establish and implement policies and procedures that are compliant with ASME B30.20, Below the Hook Lifting Devices, Section 1.4.4, paragraph (l) which states the lifter shall not be used for side pulls or sliding the load unless specifically authorized by a qualified person.     4)  Perform operator training in accordance with Section 3 of ASME B30.16, Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists, to ensure operator training is provided to ensure proper operation of the equipment in compliance with instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer.     5)  Perform operator training in accordance with Section 1.4 of ASME B30.20, Below the Hook Lifting Devices, to ensure below-the-hook lifting devices are operated only by trained, designated persons who meet the qualifications in ASME B30.20 Section 1.4.2.     6)  Implement and conduct equipment Inspections and Testing in accordance with Section 2 of ASME B30.16, Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists and Section 1-3 of ASME B30.20, Below the Hook Lifting Devices, to identify any deficiencies and determine what repairs are necessary.     7)  Establish a program and conduct required training of maintenance personnel, maintenance, and repairs as recommended by the manufacturer in accordance with Section 4 of ASME B30.16, Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists and Section 1.3.9 of ASME B30.20, Below the Hook Lifting Devices.

Issued

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Apr 25, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,314 · Current $5,314

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The Floor of each workroom was not maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. When wet process were used mats were not provided:    a) Small Bird Area - On or about October 10, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the floor was maintained in a dry condition to the extent feasible or mats were provided.  Employees working in the Battery Charging Area were exposed to slip and fall hazards created by the wet and slippery condition of the floors.

Issued

Apr 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,856 · Current $5,314 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, 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) Small Bird, Battery Charging Area - On or about October 5, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that live parts operating at greater than 50 volts were effectively guarded. The front cover of an energized 3-phase battery charging station operating at 480 volts was removed, exposing employees to electric shock hazards.

Issued

Apr 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $8,856 · Current $5,314 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Battery Charging Area - On or about October 5, 2018, the employer provided equipment on which unused opening were not effectively closed. Employees, using an overhead-underhung hoist with a pendent Hanyoung Nux HY1022 Hoist Switch with a missing knob/button, were exposed to electrical hazards created by the exposed internal conductors.

Issued

Apr 1, 2019

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii): There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service and an employee was using it before repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe were made:  a) Small Bird Area - On or about October 5, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that damaged portable electrical equipment was removed from service.  Employees, using an overhead-underhung hoist with a pendent Hanyoung Nux HY1022 Hoist Switch with a missing knob/button, were exposed to electrical hazards created by the exposed internal conductors covered with electrical tape.

Issued

Apr 1, 2019

Abate by

Jul 15, 2019

Penalty

Initial $7,084 · Current $7,084

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i): Hepatitis B vaccination was not made available after the employee had received the training required in 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(vii)(I) or within 10 working days of initial assignment to employees who had occupational exposure:    a) 18752 Harbeson Road Harbeson, DE - On or about October 10, 2018, the employer failed to make the Hepatitis B vaccination available to employees with occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.  An employee designated as a first responder to medical emergencies where blood and OPIM is routinely encountered was not offered or given the Hepatitis B vaccination.