WHARTON, NJ —
OSHA Inspection: REFRESCO BEVERAGES US INC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of REFRESCO BEVERAGES US INC. in 92 N MAIN ST, WHARTON, NJ 07885 (NAICS 312111). OSHA activity number 345655104.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- REFRESCO BEVERAGES US INC.
- Site address
- 92 N MAIN ST
- City
- WHARTON
- State
- NJ
- ZIP
- 07885
- Mailing
- 92 N MAIN ST, WHARTON, NJ 07885
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 312111
- Employees
- 290
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- May 19, 2022
- Abate by
- Jun 13, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $10,360 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided: Workplace, 92 N. Main Street, Wharton, NJ The walking and working surfaces in the Production Area and in the Blend Room are not maintained in a dry condition. The employer does not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is maintained and areas are kept dry: a) On 11-23-21 temporary employees under the supervision of Refresco managers were exposed to water on the walking and working surface near and around Label Machine 5 b) On 12-1-21 temporary employees under the supervision of Refresco managers were exposed to water on the walking and working surface near and around Bottling Line 4. c) On 3-31-22 temporary employees under the supervision of Refresco managers and permanent Refresco employees were exposed to water on the walking and working surface near and around Production Lines 1 and 2. d) On 3-31-22 permanent Refresco employees were exposed to water on the walking and working surface near and around the Blend Room. Violation occurred November 23, 2021, December 2021 to April 1, 2022
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $10360
- — F (S) $0
- — Z (S) $10360
1910.95 G05 II
- Issued
- May 19, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 26, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $10,000 Reduced
81108111
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii): Where mobile test vans were used to meet the audiometric testing obligation, the employer did not obtain a valid baseline audiogram within 1 year of an employee's first exposure at or above the action level: Workplace, 92 N. Main Street, Wharton, NJ a) An employee working in the Production Area including Palletizer 5 and 6 was exposed to continuous noise levels of 104.3 % of the Permissible Action Level Exposure Limit ( 8 hour Time Weighted Average sound level of 85 dBA ) which is 1.04 times the allowable Action Level exposure limit. The extended work shift Action Level for employees who work 11.83 hours is 84.18 dBA. The equivalent sound level of the measured dose is 90.3 dBA. Sampling was performed for 710 minutes on 3/31/22 to 4/1/22. This employee has been working in the Production Area since January 2, 2020. b) An employee working in the Production Area including Bottling Line 5 and was exposed to continuous noise levels of 217 % of the Permissible Action Level Exposure Limit ( 8 hour Time Weighted Average sound level of 85 dBA ) which is 2.17 times the allowable Action Level exposure limit. The extended work shift Action Level for employees who work 10.05 hours is 85.35 dBA. The equivalent sound level of the measured dose is 95.59 dBA. Sampling was performed for 603 minutes on 3/31/22 to 4/1/22. This employee has been working in the Production Area since January 2, 2020. c) An employee working in the Blending Room was exposed to continuous noise levels of 101.9 % of the Permissible Action Level Exposure Limit ( 8 hour Time Weighted Average sound level of 85 dBA ) which is 1.02 times the allowable Action Level exposure limit. The extended work shift Action Level for employees who work 11.98 hours is 85.4 dBA. The equivalent sound level of the measured dose is 90.59 dBA. Sampling was performed for 599 minutes on 3/31/22 to 4/1/22. This employee has been working in the Blend Room since January 2, 2020. Violations determined on or around April 1, 2022
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $14502
- — F (S) $10000
- — Z (S) $14502
1910.146 C01
- Issued
- May 19, 2022
- Abate by
- Jun 22, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $10,360 · Current $10,000 Reduced
X100
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1): The employer shall evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces: Workplace, 92 N. Main Street, Wharton, NJ The employer did not evaluate the workplace to determine if an under-floor vault is a permit-required confined space. Maintenance employees enter an under-floor vault to access the main wastewater discharge pipes and valves, approximately 10 feet by 10 feet in width and length and 5 feet in depth, to clean out debris screens on the 2 main wastewater lines that run through the vault. Violation occurred from November 23, 2021 to the present.
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $10360
- — F (O) $10000
- — Z (S) $10360
1910.178 L06
- Issued
- May 19, 2022
- Abate by
- Aug 26, 2022
- Penalty
- Initial $14,502 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): Workplace, 92 N. Main Street, Wharton, NJ The employer did not certify that propane powered forklift and electrical pallet jack operators had been trained and evaluated in Powered Industrial Truck Operation for initial training and/ or refresher training. Violation occurred on or about November 23, 2021 to the present
Recent events (3)
- — C (S) $14502
- — F (O) $10000
- — Z (S) $14502
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