OSHA Inspection: CANOPY FOODS, INC.

Issued

2022-07-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $5439.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.176(b):Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Material shall be stored so that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse:  a) 444 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335 - The employer did not ensure that the storage racks were secure as to not permit the pallet racks to move during loading and unloading activities, in that the rack system was not bolted to the floor, thereby exposing employees to struck-by and crush hazards. Employees are tasked to load and unload materials onto the storage rack.   Observed on or around January 25, 2022

Issued

2022-07-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $5439.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(m)(5)(i): When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means shall be fully lowered, controls shall be neutralized, power shall be shut off, and brakes set. Wheels shall be blocked if the truck is parked on an incline.  a) 444 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335 - The employer did not ensure that employees who operate a powered industrial truck (PIT), Toyota 3-Wheel Electric Forklift 8FBE20U was deenergized before engaging in other activities away from the energized PIT.  Observed on or around January 25, 2022

Issued

2022-07-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7252.00 · Current $5439.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of horizontal belts are seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height, except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section."     a) 444 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335 - Packing Area - Employees were exposed to caught-in between hazards while working in close proximity to several conveyor machines , in that at least two horizontal belt assemblies did not have a guard installed.   Observed on or around January 25, 2022

Issued

2022-07-21 00:00:00

Abate by

2022-09-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5801.00 · Current $4351.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) 444 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335 - Packing Area - The employer used a flexible cord as fixed wiring to power bottling machine, thereby exposing employees task to remove items near the conveyor to electrical and fire hazards.   Observed on or around January 25, 2022