OSHA Inspection: GATEWAY CO-PACKING ACQUISITION LLC.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,865 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that, employees were exposed to the hazards of being struck-by Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) pipe in the event of rupture.  a: Hamer Building: On or about October 5, 2021, Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) pipe was used exposed above ground to transport compressed air at 127, 129 and 132 psi for the operation of pneumatic machines / equipment, exposing employees to struck-by hazard.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,865 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):   a) Hamer Building: On or about 10/7/2021, employees were exposed to a 8 foot fall hazard while accessing the top of the hamer room to service the hamer hoper, that, fall protection was not provided.  b) Bulk Load Out: On or about 10/7/2021, employees were exposed to a 10 foot fall hazard while accessing the bulk load out to observed the filling process, that, fall protection was not provided.  c) Bulk Load Out: On or about 10/7/2021, employees were exposed to a 12 foot fall hazard while accessing the tanker trucks to position the filling conveyor, that, fall protection was not provided.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,865 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(1): 29 CFR 1910.37(b): Each exit route was not adequately lighted so that an employee with normal vision can see along the exit route.   a) Hamer Building: On or about 10/7/2021, the employer did not ensure that each exit route was adequately lighted, in that, the illumination levels in the material handling working activities such as wrapping, packing and  loading areas were found  to be in an average of 2.82 foot-candles.  The south-east side exit illumination levels were 0.0-0.1 foot-candles on the exterior and 0.6 foot-candles in the interior, while the south exit discharge were an average of 0.5 foot-candles for the parking areas, and 0.26 foot-candles for the building surroundings.  b) Bulk Building: On or about 10/7/2021, the employer did not ensure that each exit route was adequately lighted, in that, the illumination levels in the material handling working activities such as loading and trucking areas were found  to be in an average of 1.5 foot-candles.  The west side exit illumination levels were 1 foot-candles on the exterior, while the west exit discharge were an average of 0.5 foot-candles for the parking areas, and 0.26 foot-candles for the building surroundings.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

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) Hamer Building: On or about 10/7/2021, the employer did not ensure that each exit was adequately marked as an Exit.  b) Bulk Building: On or about 10/7/2021, the employer did not ensure that each exit was adequately marked as an Exit.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,865 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(h)(2): Where general lighting was less than 2 lumens per square foot, auxiliary directional lighting was not provided on the truck.   a) Hamer Building: On or about 10/7/2021, employees were exposed struck-by hazards due to insufficient lighting at times prior the sunrise. In that, the forklift operator moves wood pallets from the exterior to the interior of the Hamer building and the illumination levels were 0.0-0.1 foot-candles on the exterior and 0.6 foot-candles in the interior.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):   a) Hamer Building: On or about 10/7/2021, employees were exposed struck-by hazards due to insufficient lighting at times prior the sunrise. In that, the forklift operator moves wood pallets from the exterior to the interior of the Hamer building and the illumination levels were 0.0-0.1 foot-candles on the exterior and 0.6 foot-candles in the interior.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,108 · Current $1,865 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) Hamer Building - Yaskawa Robotic Palletizer with DX200 controller: On or about October 5, 2021, the employer did not ensure that one of more methods of machine guarding such as an interlocked barrier guard, fixed barrier guard and or a presence sensing device were provided to protect employees from struck-by hazards created by the point of operation.    b) Hamer Building - Hamer Fischbein model 2090 Form, Fill and Seal Machine: On or about October 5, 2021, the employer did not ensure that one of more methods of machine guarding such as an interlocked barrier guard  or a fixed barrier guard were provided to protect employees from struck-by, crushed-by and thermal hazards created by the point of operation and ingoing nip points.   c)  Hamer Building - Cousins LP2100-SRT Low Profile & HP2100-SRT High Profile Stretch Wrap Machine: On or about October 5, 2021, the employer did not ensure that one of more methods of machine guarding such as an interlocked barrier guard and or a presence sensing device were provided to protect employees from struck-by and caught-by hazards created by the point of operation and rotating parts.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:   a) Hamer Building - Yaskawa Robotic Palletizer with DX200 controller: On or about October 5, 2021, had an unguarded 1.45 inch diameter ( 1/2 the diameter = 0.725) rotating shaft that extended from the side of the machine approximately 1.0875 inches, exposing employees to an entanglement hazard.  b) Hamer Building - Yaskawa Robotic Palletizer with DX200 controller: On or about October 5, 2021, had an unguarded 1.47 inch diameter ( 1/2 the diameter = 0.735) rotating shaft that extended from the side of the machine approximately 2.57 inches, exposing employees to an entanglement hazard.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $2,486 · Current $1,492 Reduced

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) Hamer Building: On or about October 5, 2021, flexible cords were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of light fixtures,  industrial electric motors, compressor, and machines such as palletizer, bagger and wrapper.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B): Flexible cords and/or cables were run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors:   a) Hamer Building: On or about October 5, 2021, flexible cords used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of light fixtures,  industrial electric motors, compressor, and machines such as palletizer, bagger and wrapper were run thought holes in the walls.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D): Flexible cords were attached to building surfaces:   a) Hamer Building: On or about October 5, 2021, flexible cords were affixed with zip ties to shipping container walls and conveyor tables.

Issued

Mar 15, 2022

Abate by

Apr 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 1340

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): 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:  a)  Bulk Filling Yard: On October 7, 2021, the employer did not ensure that a secondary container of gasoline used by employees to fill the compressor was labeled or marked with a product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof with general information about the hazards of the chemical.