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OSHA Inspection: WELCH FOODS, INC.

Unprogrammed Related inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related health inspection of WELCH FOODS, INC. in 139 S LAKE STREET, NORTH EAST, PA 16428 (NAICS 311421). OSHA activity number 344923057.

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Establishment
WELCH FOODS, INC.
Site address
139 S LAKE STREET
City
NORTH EAST
State
PA
ZIP
16428
Mailing
139 SOUTH LAKE STREET, NORTH EAST, PA 16428
Inspection type
Unprogrammed Related (G)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
A
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
311421
Employees
340
Ownership type
A

1 citation on file for this inspection.

1910.147 C04 II D

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 10 exposed
Issued
Mar 11, 2021
Abate by
Apr 27, 2021
Penalty
Initial $5,969 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D):The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control:  a.) Welch's Food, Inc. - North East, PA  - On or about 9/11/2020 - Anhydrous Ammonia System: The lockout procedure including but not limited to the procedure associated with SOP MS-EV-11E did not include a verification of de-energization of isolation step.  The specific lockout/tagout procedure did not contain specific techniques, instructions, and/or procedures to inform and guide  the authorized employee to verify that all energy sources and associated components were deenergized.  b.) Welch's Food, Inc. - North East, PA  - On or about 9/11/2020 - Anhydrous Ammonia System: The lockout procedure including but not limited to the procedure associated with SOP MS-EV-11W did not include did not include a verification of de-energization of isolation step.  The specific lockout/tagout procedure did not contain specific techniques, instructions, and/or procedures to inform and guide  the authorized employee to verify that the all energy sources and associated components were deenergized.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $5969

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