OSHA Inspection: SUPER-PUFFT SNACKS USA, INC.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $3,511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.  a.  Extrusion Area: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to crush hazards, in that the ISHIDA scale and bagger platform from which the employees were working had not been load rated.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $3,511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements.  a.  Seasoning Platform: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that the steps used to fill the seasoning hoppers from which the employees were using did not have handrails.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Nov 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $3,511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(b)(1):  At least two exit routes were not available in the workplace to permit prompt evacuation of employees and other building occupants during an emergency, except as allowed in paragraph (b)(3) of this section. The exit routes must be located as far away as practical from each other so that if one exit route is blocked by fire or smoke, employees can evacuate using the second exit route.  a.  Seasoning Platform: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to smoke inhalation and burn hazards, in that only one exit was provided off of the seasoning platform from which the employees were working.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a.  Main Hallway: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to smoke inhalation and burn hazards, in that the exit door along the exit route from which the employees walk through daily was not keep free from obstruction.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(d)(1):Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge:  a.  Main Hallway: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to smoke inhalation and burn hazards, in that the exit door along the exit route from which the employees walk through daily was locked.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2):Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a.  Kettle Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to smoke inhalation and burn hazards, in that the exit route was not marked with an exit sign in which the employees were to use in the event of an emergency.    b.  Packaging Area: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to smoke inhalation and burn hazards, in that the exit route was not marked with an exit sign in which the employees were to use in the event of an emergency.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(5):Each doorway or passage along an exit access that could be mistaken for an exit was not marked "Not an Exit" or similar designation, or be identified by a sign indicating its actual use (e.g. closet):  a.  Packaging Area: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to smoke inhalation and burn hazards, in that the exit route had an exit sign where there was not an exit.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $6,632 · Current $3,979 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.67(c)(2)(v):A personal fall arrest or travel restraint system that meets the requirements of subpart I of this part were not worn or attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.  a.  Kettle Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to fall hazards, in that employees were working out of a Genie aerial lift without the use of harness or lanyard attached to the boom or basket.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $13,653 · Current $8,192 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(1):The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:  a.  Package Area: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed an employee to caught-in hazards, in that the employee was cleaning out the packaging machine without locking the machine out.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Nov 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $3,511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a. Receiving: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to burn hazards, in that the forklift charging station from which the employees filled the forklift batteries did not have an eye and body wash station.    b. Shipping: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to burn hazards, in that the forklift charging station from which the employees filled the forklift batteries did not have an eye and body wash station.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $3,511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.165(d)(1):Employee alarm systems were not maintained in operating condition:  a.  Kettle Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to smoke inhalation and burn hazards, in that the fire alarm was broken.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Nov 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.165(d)(2):Tests of the reliability and adequacy of non-supervised employee alarm systems were not made at least every two months:  a.  Facility: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to smoke inhalation and burn hazards, in that the fire alarm systems were not tested every two months.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $3,511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(g)(2): Battery changing and charging installations for industrial trucks were not provided with adequate fire protection:   a. Receiving: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to burn hazards, in that the forklift charging station from which the employees fill and charge the batteries did not have a fire extinguisher.    b. Shipping: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to burn hazards, in that the forklift charging station from which the employees fill and charge the batteries did not have a fire extinguisher.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $7,802 · Current $4,681 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(m)(7):Brakes were not set and/or wheel blocks were not in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers, or railroad cars while loading and unloading:  a.  Receiving Dock: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to crush-by hazards, in that employees drive forklifts into unblocked trailers.  b.  Shipping Dock: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to crush-by hazards, in that employees drive forklifts into unblocked trailers.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $8,290 · Current $4,974 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:  a.  Maintenance Shop: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that the JET 1450 Lathe from which the employees turn material did not have a chuck guard.    b.  Maintenance Shop: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to point of operation hazards, in that the JET drill press from which the employees punch holes in material did not have a guard.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:  a.  Maintenance Shop: On or about 5/13/2021, the JET 8 inch Bench Grinder was not securely anchored exposing employees to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $3,511 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(6):Conductors located in wet or damp locations were not identified for that environment:  a.  Kettle Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that the outlet located next to the sink  from which the employees washed their hands was not rated for such locations.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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, in that the employer did not ensure the safety of the equipment pursuant to the considerations in sections (i) through (viii) of 29 CR 1910.303(b)(1):  a. Kettle Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the automatic heated centrifuge machine from which employees worked around daily had not been inspected to ensure it was free from recognized hazards.  b. Kettle Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the paper filter machine from which employees worked around daily had not been inspected to ensure it was free from recognized hazards.  c. Pump Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the hot water pump from which employees worked around daily had not been inspected to ensure it was free from recognized hazards.  d. Pump Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the water pump from which employees worked around daily had not been inspected to ensure it was free from recognized hazards.  e. MCC Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the MCC panel from which employees worked around daily had not been inspected to ensure it was free from recognized hazards.  f. Canister Wall: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the electrical equipment from which employees worked around daily had not been inspected to ensure it was free from recognized hazards.  g. Shipping Dock: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the forklift battery charging station from which employees worked around daily had not been inspected to ensure it was free from recognized hazards.  h. Upstairs Packaging Wall: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the electrical equipment from which employees worked around daily had not been inspected to ensure it was free from recognized hazards.  i. Extrusion Area: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the ISHIDA case packer from which employees worked around daily had not been inspected to ensure it was free from recognized hazards.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(7)(i):Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings were not effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment:  a. Pump Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the electrical equipment located on hot water pump from which employees worked around had an electrical housing unit that was not closed.    b. Shipping Dock: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the electrical equipment located on power panel #6 from which employees walked next to, had an electrical housing unit that was not closed.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment:  a.  Shipping Dock: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that working space about the electrical panels were not maintained.  b.  Packaging Area: On or 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards, in that working space about the electrical panels were not maintained.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(a)(1)(i):Metal raceways, cable armor, and other metal enclosures for conductors were not connected to all boxes, fittings, and cabinets to provide effective electrical continuity:  a.  Pump Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the metal conduit housing the electrical wiring to the hot water pump from which employees worked on was broken.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a.  Extrusion Area: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards, in that the ISHIDA machine was not permanently wired.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.67(c)(2)(ii):An employee(s) operating an aerial lift(s) was not properly trained:  a.	Kettle Room: On or about 5/13/2021, employees were not trained to operate the Genie aerial lift from which the employees used to access valves.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3):Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  a.  Main Hallway: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to minor fire hazards, in that the four fire extinguishers hadn't received an annual maintenance inspection.    b.  Maintenance Shop: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to minor fire hazards, in that the two fire extinguishers hadn't received an annual maintenance inspection.    c.  Boiler Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to minor fire hazards, in that the fire extinguisher hadn't received an annual maintenance inspection.    d.  Bulk Oil Storage Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to minor fire hazards, in that the fire extinguisher hadn't received an annual maintenance inspection.    e.  MCC Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the employer exposed employees to minor fire hazards, in that the fire extinguisher hadn't received an annual maintenance inspection.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Nov 15, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(g)(1):An educational program was not provided for all employees to familiarize them with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting:  a. Facility: On or about 5/13/2021, employees were expected to use the fire extinguishers in the event a fire occurred, although they had not been trained on how to use a fire extinguisher.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(7):Powered industrial truck(s) which were used on a round-the-clock basis were not examined for defects after each shift:  a.  Shipping Dock: On or about 5/13/2021, employees were using powered industrial trucks that were not examined for defects prior to each shift.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1):Openings through which conductors enter boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a.  MCC Room: On or about 5/13/2021, the opening through which conductors entered the cabinet was not effectively closed.

Issued

Sep 17, 2021

Abate by

Oct 14, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D):Flexible cords and cables not specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, were used where attached to building surfaces:  a.	Main Processing: On or about 5/13/2021, cables were hanging attached to the building surface.  b.	Pump Room: On or about 5/13/2021, cables were hanging attached to the building surface.