OSHA Inspection: FERVALUE USA INC. DBA FERRERO U.S.A., INC.

Issued

Aug 13, 2021

Abate by

Sep 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $9,558 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B):  Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;  a) Line 11 ? In or about March of 2021, the employer failed to provide an energy control procedure with clear and specific techniques to be utilized to isolate energy to the in-running nip point at the motor casing for the Line 11 Full Case Incline Conveyor during operations covered by this standard.  b) On or about March 23, 2021, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts and in running nip points from the Line 11 Full Case Incline Conveyor when tracking the belt.    The employer failed to implement energy control application steps as the machines were not shut down or turned off to perform troubleshooting operations [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements].  As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements, involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)],  dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Aug 13, 2021

Abate by

Sep 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $9,753 · Current $9,753

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) Line 11 - On or about March 18, 2021, employer failed to ensure that all pulleys within seven or less feet from working platforms on Line 11 Full Case Conveyor Line, Area B144, were provided with a guard on all exposed sides.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

Aug 13, 2021

Abate by

Sep 9, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(2)(i): Overhead horizontal belt(s) with lower parts seven -7 feet or less from the floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded on the sides and bottom in accordance with the requirements specified at CFR 1910.219(o)(3):  a) Line 11 - On or about March 18, 2021, employer failed to ensure that all belts within seven or less feet from working platforms on Line 11 Full Case Conveyor Line, Area B144, were provided with a guard on all exposed sides.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.