OSHA Inspection: SIMPLY NATURAL FOODS LLC

Issued

2019-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5626.00 · Current $3376.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(7): Grab bars did not extend 42 inches (1.1 m) above the access level or landing platforms served by the ladder:    a) Worksite: Employees operating the McCarter Iron Works 20,000 lb. horizontal tank/chocolate melter were required to access the platform using a fixed ladder that did not have a grabrail on one side; on or about 7/9/19.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13127.00 · Current $7877.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following:  Guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems:    a) Worksite: Employees operating the McCarter Iron Works 20,000 lb. horizontal tank/chocolate melter were required to stand on a platform to perform work approximately 7 ft. 10 in. above the ground without fall protection; on or about 7/9/19.     Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(2)(i): The employer did not ensure employees in a hoist area were protected from falling 4 feet or more to a lower level:  a) Worksite: Employees operating the McCarter Iron Works 20,000 lb. horizontal tank/chocolate melter were required to stand and receive material on a platform approximately 7 ft. 10 in. above the ground without fall protection; on or about 7/9/19.   Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $13127.00 · Current $7877.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above uncovered or unguarded dangerous equipment was not protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system:    a) Worksite, Conche Room: Employees operating the McCarter Iron Works 20,000 lb. horizontal tank/chocolate melter were exposed to hazards including but not limited to engulfment and rotating parts in that the opening over which employees stood was not covered or guarded and employees were not protected from falling into the dangerous equipment; on or about 7/9/19.      Note:  In addition to abatement certification the employer is required to submit abatement documentation for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7501.00 · Current $4500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    a) Worksite: Specific procedures were not developed or documented for employees expected to perform cleaning, servicing, and maintenance work on McCarter Iron Works 20,000 lb. horizontal tank/chocolate melter. Sources of energy to which employees were exposed included but were not limited to electrical, mechanical, and thermal energy. Employees were provided with a general SOP; on or about 7/9/19.     b) Worksite: Specific procedures were not developed or documented for employees expected to perform cleaning, servicing, and maintenance work on Hutt Bradman Line. Sources of energy to which employees were exposed included but were not limited to electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic. Employees were provided with a general SOP; on or about 7/11/19.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-24 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  a) Worksite: A periodic inspection of the energy control procedure was not conducted at least annually in that the requirements of this standard were not being followed; on or about 7/9/19.   Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2019-09-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5626.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv): Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:    a) Worksite: Electrical panels for chocolate tanks/melters, manufacturing lines, and lighting were blocked by out of service manufacturing equipment, boxes, and cables; on or about 7/11/19.     Note:  The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.