OSHA Inspection: SAKER SHOPRITES, INC.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $10,874 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    400 Renaissance Blvd. North Brunswick, NJ 08902 - Meat Department  The unused portion of two (2) vertical band saws, used by employees in the meat department, was unguarded exposing employees to amputation hazards.    a) The Biro MFG. CO. BIRO Model 3334 vertical band saw S/N 38711 - in the left corner of the meat department  b) The Biro MFG. CO. BIRO Model 3334 vertical band saw S/N 38712 - in the rear of the meat department     Condition observed on or about 01/18/2019.

Issued

Mar 6, 2019

Penalty

Initial $13,260 · Current $10,874 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:    400 Renaissance Blvd. North Brunswick, NJ 08902 - Meat Department  Employer did not provide site-specific training to employees which included their familiarization with and use of the Biro MFG. CO. BIRO Model 3334 band saw guards while cutting meat.    a) The Biro MFG. CO. BIRO Model 3334 vertical band saw S/N 38711 - in the left corner of the meat department  b) The Biro MFG. CO. BIRO Model 3334 vertical band saw S/N 38712 - in the rear of the meat department     Condition observed on or about 01/18/2019.