HOLLEY, NY · 2019-02-11 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: ARBRE GROUP HOLDING

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2019-02-11 00:00:00, OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of ARBRE GROUP HOLDING in 16677 ROUTE 31, HOLLEY, NY 14470 (NAICS 311411). OSHA activity number 343774089.

What this inspection record means

OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment: ARBRE GROUP HOLDING
Site address: 16677 ROUTE 31
City: HOLLEY
State: NY
ZIP: 14470
Mailing: 16677 ROUTE 31, HOLLEY, NY 14470

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Planned (H)
Scope: Complete (A)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: B

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2019-02-11 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2019-05-09 00:00:00
Case closed: 2020-09-29 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-08-13 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-08-14 00:20:08

Establishment context

NAICS code: 311411
Employees: 45
Ownership type: A

Citations

9 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.28 B03 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 5 exposed

Issued: Aug 6, 2019
Abate by: Sep 5, 2019
Penalty: Initial $7,577 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee is protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level by one or more of the following: covers, guardrail systems, travel restraint systems, or personal fall arrest systems, as required by sub-items A through D of this section.  a) On or about 02/11/19 on the mezzanine area; employees operated the weigh filler dumper, cleaned this machine and were exposed to fall hazards when the area around the bottom of the dumper (west side) for Line #1, where it penetrates the floor, was open.        b) On or about 02/11/19 on the mezzanine area; employees operated the weigh filler dumper, cleaned this machine and were exposed to fall hazards when the area all around the bottom of the dumper for Line #2, where it penetrates the floor, was open.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Recent events (3)

2020-05-07 00:00:00 · J (S) $0
2019-09-04 00:00:00 · C (S) $7577
2019-08-06 00:00:00 · Z (S) $7577

1910.133 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Aug 6, 2019
Abate by: Aug 22, 2019
Penalty: Initial $9,472 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    a) On or about 02/11/19 in the production area; employees poured undiluted chlorinated degreaser ( corrosive with a pH 13-13.5 ) Product Number 3080 into a container and used diluted degreaser to hand clean and sanitize, using a scrub brush, the packing and related equipment on Lines #1, #2, & #3 and were exposed to severe chemical burn hazards when the employer required only safety glasses to protect eyes and face.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Recent events (3)

2020-05-07 00:00:00 · J (S) $5000
2019-09-04 00:00:00 · C (S) $9472
2019-08-06 00:00:00 · Z (S) $9472

1910.147 C04 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Aug 6, 2019
Abate by: Sep 6, 2019
Penalty: Initial $9,472 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) On or about 02/11/19 in the packaging area; employees were exposed to caught in hazards during the set-up, change over, cleaning and sanitation of the production equipment, such as but limited to, weigh dumpers and pouch filler machines on Line #1 - Solpac, Line #2 and Line # 3- PPI Leepack, when the employer did not require employees to utilize procedures to control hazardous energy before engaging in these activities.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Recent events (3)

2020-05-07 00:00:00 · J (S) $5000
2019-09-04 00:00:00 · C (S) $9472
2019-08-06 00:00:00 · Z (S) $9472

1910.147 C04 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Aug 6, 2019
Abate by: Sep 6, 2019
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:   a) On or about 02/11/19 in the packaging area; employees were exposed to caught in hazards during the set-up, change over, cleaning and sanitation of the production equipment, such as but limited to, weigh dumpers and pouch filler machines on Line #1 - Solpac, Line #2 continuous packer, and Line # 3- PPI Leepack, when the employer did not develop equipment specific procedures to include, but not limited to: the energy sources (pneumatic, electric) and other steps as required to control hazardous energy prior to conducting these activities.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Recent events (3)

2020-05-07 00:00:00 · J (S) $0
2019-09-04 00:00:00 · C (S) $0
2019-08-06 00:00:00 · Z (S) $0

1910.147 C05 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Aug 6, 2019
Abate by: Sep 6, 2019
Penalty: Initial $9,472 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources:    a) On or about 02/11/19 in the packaging area; employees were exposed to caught in hazards during the set-up, change over, cleaning and sanitation of the production equipment, such as but limited to, weigh dumpers and pouch filler machines on Line #1 - Solpac, Line #2 continuous packer, and Line # 3- PPI Leepack, when the employer did not provide these employees with locks, chains, or other hardware necessary to isolate and control hazardous energy sources, such as but not limited to, pneumatic, electric prior to conducting these activities.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Recent events (3)

2020-05-07 00:00:00 · J (S) $5000
2019-09-04 00:00:00 · C (S) $9472
2019-08-06 00:00:00 · Z (S) $9472

1910.147 C07 I A

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed

Issued: Aug 6, 2019
Abate by: Sep 6, 2019
Penalty: Initial $9,472 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation;     a) On or about 02/11/19 in the packaging area; employees were exposed to caught in hazards during the set-up, change over, cleaning and sanitation of the production equipment, such as but limited to, weigh dumpers and pouch filler machines on Line #1 - Solpac, Line #2 and Line # 3- PPI Leepack, when the employer trained the employees involved in these activities as Affected employees and not as Authorized employees.            ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Recent events (3)

2020-05-07 00:00:00 · J (S) $5000
2019-09-04 00:00:00 · C (S) $9472
2019-08-06 00:00:00 · Z (S) $9472

1910.219 C02 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed

Issued: Aug 6, 2019
Abate by: Aug 22, 2019
Penalty: Initial $7,577 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a) On or about 02/11/19 on the Line #3 packing conveyor; employees were exposed to caught in hazard of the unguarded shafting on the drive end of the conveyor when removing packages from this conveyor.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Recent events (3)

2020-05-07 00:00:00 · J (S) $2000
2019-09-04 00:00:00 · C (S) $7577
2019-08-06 00:00:00 · Z (S) $7577

1910.303 B07 IV

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed

Issued: Aug 6, 2019
Penalty: Initial $7,577 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv): Electrical equipment had damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken or bent:  a) On or about 03/15/19 in the warehouse area; employees were exposed to contact with electrical current (230 volts AC)when the control panel cover was bent, allowing gaps between the cover the cabinet and the Warning light was broken.      NO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Recent events (3)

2020-05-07 00:00:00 · J (S) $0
2019-09-04 00:00:00 · C (S) $7577
2019-08-06 00:00:00 · Z (S) $7577

1910.212 A03 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 6 exposed

Issued: Aug 6, 2019
Abate by: Sep 6, 2019
Penalty: Initial $113,651 · Current $113,651

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):    a) On or about 02/11/19 on Line #1; employees were exposed to caught between hazards in the point of operation on the pouch filler machine, such as but not limited to, emptying the overs buckets below the pouch filler, removing misaligned bags on the filler sleeve index rack , when the interlocked doors access doors on the south and north side of the machine were missing and the interlocked access door on the west side of the machine was open while the machine was running.       ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (3)

2020-05-07 00:00:00 · J (S) $113651
2019-09-04 00:00:00 · C (W) $113651
2019-08-06 00:00:00 · Z (W) $113651

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 343774089.

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