UNION, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: DEEP FOODS, INC.
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of DEEP FOODS, INC. in 1090 SPRINGFIELD RD., UNION, NJ 07083 (NAICS 424410). OSHA activity number 345583512.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- DEEP FOODS, INC.
- Site address
- 1090 SPRINGFIELD RD.
- City
- UNION
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07083
- Mailing
- 1090 SPRINGFIELD RD., UNION, NJ 07083
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 424410
- Employees
- 400
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Mar 23, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $9,811 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) Chemical Cage for Sanitation- 1090 Springfield Rd., Union, NJ 07083 An emergency eyewash and shower were not available for immediate use in the area of the chemical cage where employee(s) dispense CleanEdge corrosive cleaners containing but not limited to Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide. Exposure occurred on or about 10/15/2021
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9810.68
- — Z (S) $14502
1910.147 C04 II B
- Issued
- Mar 23, 2022
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $11,396 · Current $7,941 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy: A) Douglas Cartoner (Serial # M-110004, Model # WA-IM) located at Plant 8 Multilane - 1090 Springfield Rd., Union, NJ 07083 The employer did not ensure that the energy control procedures addressed all potentially hazardous energy sources for employees performing servicing and/or maintenance operations on the equipment. Servicing and/or maintenance operations included, but were not limited to, cleaning and replacing parts of Nordson's hot melt adhesive system. Exposure occurred on or about 12/08/2021
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7940.68
- — Z (S) $11396
1910.147 D05 I
- Issued
- Mar 23, 2022
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $12,431 · Current $9,061 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(5)(i): Following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe. A) Douglas Cartoner (Serial # M-110004, Model # WA-IM) located at Plant 8 Multilane - 1090 Springfield Rd., Union, NJ 07083 The employer did not ensure that hydraulic and thermal energies within the adhesive glue system were dissipated and controlled before cleaning and replacing parts of Nordson's hot melt adhesive system, exposing employees to burn injuries. Exposure occurred on or about 12/08/2021
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9060.68
- — Z (S) $12431
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Mar 23, 2022
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $9,811 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were 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. A) Waterfall Conveyor Belt System located at Plant 8 Multilane - 1090 Springfield Rd., Union, NJ 07083 Employees working on the packaging line were not protected from incidental exposure to rotating parts of a conveyor belt by an installed guard or safety device, exposing employee(s) to nip points, pinch points, and amputation hazard(s). Exposure occurred on or about 12/08/2021
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9810.68
- — Z (S) $14502
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Mar 23, 2022
- Abate by
- Apr 18, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $12,431 · Current $9,061 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): A) Douglas Cartoner located at Plant 8 Multilane - 1090 Springfield Rd., Union, NJ 07083 The adhesive dispensing applicators do not have a point of operation guard to prevent operator(s) from placing their fingers and hands into the hot surfaces when employees are cleaning and/or servicing the machine. This exposed employees to burn hazards. Exposure occurred on or about 12/08/2021
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $9060.68
- — Z (S) $12431
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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 345583512.
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