ALSIP, IL —
OSHA Inspection: J & J SNACK FOODS CORP.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of J & J SNACK FOODS CORP. in 3701 W. 128TH PLACE, ALSIP, IL 60803 (NAICS 311919). OSHA activity number 344699566.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- J & J SNACK FOODS CORP.
- Site address
- 3701 W. 128TH PLACE
- City
- ALSIP
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60803
- Mailing
- 3701 W. 128TH PLACE, ALSIP, IL 60803
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311919
- Employees
- 300
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 A
- Issued
- May 27, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 2, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,482 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered: a. On or about March 13, 2020, in the sanitation department and pretzel line area, employees were required to work with sodium hydroxide solution and other corrosive cleaners. The employer did not ensure that employees were provided with and used protective equipment, such as a chemical resistant apron and sleeves.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $6000
- — Z (S) $8482
1910.132 D01
- Issued
- May 27, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 19, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE): a. On or about March 13, 2020, in the pretzel line area, the employer did not adequately assess what personal protective equipment was required in the facility, such as chemical resistant gloves and aprons to protect affected employees from contact with sodium hydroxide and other corrosive chemicals.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.138 A
- Issued
- May 27, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 2, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
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): a. On or about March 13, 2020, in the sanitation department and pretzel line area, the employees hands were exposed to chemicals such as, but not limited to sodium hydroxide and were not provided and required to use appropriate gloves.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 F06 II
- Issued
- May 27, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,482 · Current $6,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical. a. On or about March 13, 2020, on Pretzel line 5, there was a drum marked "WATER ONLY" on one side and "CAUSTIC ONLY" on the other side. The drum had incorrect chemical identifiers.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $6000
- — Z (S) $8482
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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 344699566.
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