OSHA Inspection: PRIMROSE CANDY CO.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $6,630 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d): 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):(a)     (a) HOM Department - On or about November 14, 2018, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when performing sanitation duties on equipment such as but not limited to eight lollipop Latini machines. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform sanitation activities  [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving dissipation machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.    (b) HOM Department - On January 25, 219, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts, in going nip-point during servicing activities on equipment such as but not limited to lollipop Latini line #1 machine. The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or unplugged to perform the servicing work [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result , the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(I)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine servicing hazards.    In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $6,630 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 ingoing nip points and rotating parts:    (a) HOM Department - On November 14, 2018, the employer failed to provide a method of guarding at the right side of the "feeding section" and  "seal mechanism" section on the lollipop machines including Latini Line # 1, Latini Line # 2, Latini Line # 3, Latini Line # 4, Latini Line # 7 and Latini Line # 8.     In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Abate by

May 21, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible:    (a) HOM Department - On November 14, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the plexiglass guard on the "feeding section" were permanently affixed on the  lollipop machines including Latini Line # 1, Latini Line # 2, Latini Line # 3, Latini Line # 4, Latini Line # 7 and Latini Line # 8.     In accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete and must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase, or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Apr 11, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $6,630 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    (a) HOM Department - On or about November 2, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the chain and sprocket at the "sealer and grapper" portion on the Latini Line #8 was guarded to prevent accidental contact. Employees access the area to retrieve boxes containing scrap located underneath the exposed chain and sprocket.  An employee sustained an amputation injury to their finger.     (b) HOM Department - On November 14, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that exposed chain and sprocket at the "sealer and grapper" portion on the Latini Line #1 was guarded to prevent accidental contact. Employees access the area to retrieve boxes containing scrap located underneath the exposed chain and sprocket.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.