OSHA Inspection: KUNZLER & COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2020-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8482.00 · Current $8482.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:    a) Large Blending room - The employer did not ensure that the plastic conduit used to run electrical cable was free from damage allowing water to enter the wireway potentially exposing employees to electrical shock hazards, on or about February 27, 2020.     b) Frank-o-matic machine - The employer did not ensure that the flexible conduit used to run electrical cable was free from damage allowing water to enter the wireway potentially exposing employees to electrical shock hazards, on or about February 27, 2020.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2020-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $10603.00 · Current $10603.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) Top of Spiral stairway - The employer did not ensure that an opening on the upper right position of the 240 volt, 400 amp switch panel was properly blanked allowing elements of the weather to potentially enter the box and expose employees to shock hazards, on or about February 27, 2020.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:    a) Top of Spiral stairway - Square D panel located on the landing of the spiral stairway was not adequately protected from moisture and water due to a missing panel protective cover.  The degradation of the switch panel is due to a missing locking mechanism to keep the exit door leading to the roof effectively closed which is allowing the elements in to the work space, on or about February 27, 2020.    Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

2020-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  a) Truckers lounge - The employer did not ensure that the exit sign was in working condition to provide guided safe egress to exits in event of a power failure, on or about February 27, 2020.   b) Ham Pump Cooler #2 - The employer did not ensure that the exit sign was in working condition to provide guided safe egress to exits in event of a power failure, on or about February 27, 2020.   c) Shipping area above office doors - The employer did not ensure that the exit sign was in working condition to provide guided safe egress to exits in event of a power failure, on or about February 27, 2020.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2020-06-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-07-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted:  a)  Smokehouse #4 - The employer did not ensure that the power switch used to control the blowers for smokehouse # 4 were properly attached to the Kindorf support bracket exposing employees to electrical hazards, on or about February 27, 2020.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.