OSHA Inspection: SAHVYA FOODS INC

Issued

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jun 3, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2): Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.    Employees in the Bakery area were exposed to fire related hazards while working where the back exit access was less than 28 inches wide.

Issued

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Jun 5, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $2,652 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands were exposed to hazardous condition(s):    Location:   a) Bakery  b) Butchery  c) Deli Slicer    Employees were exposed to sharp edge hazards while working where hand protection was not utilized during cutting operations.

Issued

May 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,304 · Current $0 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:      Location: Butcher's Meat Cutting Room    Employees were exposed to amputation hazards while working where the unused portion of the band saw blade was unguarded during meat cutting operations.

Issued

May 7, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of appliances and fans in the refrigeration units.    Locations:   a) from outside of the freezer to two fans permanently secured inside of the freezer  b) from a receptacle in the deli to an RPT on the deli counter  c) small refrigerator in the kitchen on the opposite wall of the entry door  d) small refrigerator in the kitchen by the entry door     Employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while working where flexible cords were used to permanently plug in appliances

Issued

May 7, 2019

Abate by

Sep 2, 2019

Penalty

Initial $3,978 · Current $1,989 Reduced

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)    Location:  a) Bakery: aerosol release agent  b) Bakery: baseboard stripper degreaser  c) Bakery: aerosol disinfectant   d) Butchery: Degreaser  e) Freezer/ cooler: stainless steel cleaner   f) Compressor room: Refrigeration oil     Employees were exposed to chemical exposure hazards while working where the employer did not develop and implement a hazard communication program, maintain copies of required safety data sheets, or provide effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals utilized and/or stored in the grocery store.