OSHA Inspection: ADVANCED FOOD PRODUCTS LLC

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,396 · Current $10,000 Reduced

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OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees from caught in & struck by hazards created by unsafe utilization of racking systems:  (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA, Hassia staging area - On or about July 14, 2022, locking pins were not installed on all the shelves of the ingredient storage racking system. Employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards.  (b) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA, Packaging area, 331 and 332 Brightstacker label storage racking system - On or about July 14, 2022, locking pins were not installed on the shelves for the label storage racking system. Employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards.  (c) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Hassia staging area - On or about July 14, 2022, the ingredient storage racking system was visibly damaged on 3 of the vertical supports. Employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards.  (d) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Shipping Warehouse - On or about July 14, 2022, the vertical supports on Bay 67 at bins F67 and K67 were visibly damaged. Employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards.  (e) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Hassia staging area - On or about July 13, 2022, the 4 ingredient storage racks were not labeled with the weight limit for the pallets loaded onto the rack shelving. Employees were exposed to caught in and struck by hazards.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.176(b): Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:   (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Warehouse Package Storage Area, low bay area doorway: On or about July 14, 2022, pallets containing sheets of cardboard that are later fed into the box maker for making boxes, were stacked 2-4 pallets high and were tilting toward the doorway. The pallets were not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height to prevent them from sliding.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,116 · Current $9,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.22(c): The employer did not provide, and ensure each employee uses, a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces.  (a)  157 West Jackson Street, Silo 30c, interior of milk receiving area - On or about June 9, 2022, employees accessing the silo alcove to perform maintenance work had to climb over and onto pipes to access the silo alcove, employees were exposed to a fall hazard in excess of 2 feet.  (b) 157 West Jackson Street, Condenser #4, roof - On or about June 9, 2022, employees accessing the ladder at condenser #4 had to climb over and onto pipes to access the ladder for the rooftop condenser, employees were exposed to a fall hazard in excess of 4 feet or cause damage to ammonia handling equipment which may result in the exposure to hazardous ammonia gas or liquid.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:   (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Upper Engine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, a pallet with a compressor motor on it was temporarily stored in front of an exit doorway of the Upper Engine Control Room.  Employees were exposed to fire and ammonia release hazards.  b. 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, chill (cooler) exterior exit door - On or about July 13, 2022, employee access to the open space from the emergency exit was blocked at the exit discharge by a trailer parked at the loading dock which exposed employees to fire and smoke inhalation hazards during evacuation.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times.  (a) 157 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, interior of the milk receiving area, above Silo 30c alcove, - On or about June 9, 2022, the emergency lighting at Silo 30c was damaged and not in proper working order at all times, including at the time of inspection. Employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards due to the emergency lighting not being in working order.  (b) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Lower Engine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, the emergency lighting for the door leading from the lower engine room to the Savencia side of the facility was not in proper working order at all times, including at the time of inspection. Employees were exposed to fire and smoke inhalation hazards due to the emergency lighting not being in working order.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":   (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Lower Engine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, the doors to leading to the Savencia part of the building, identified as a means of egress, from the Lower Engine Room were not marked by a sign reading "Exit".   b)	158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Lower Engine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, the doors leading to the Mix room from the Lower Engine Room, identified as a means of egress, were not marked by a sign reading "Exit".  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,396 · Current $10,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.28(b)(3)(iv): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv):  The employer did not provide that each employee be protected from falling into a ladderway floor hole or ladderway platform hole by a guardrail system and toeboards erected on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the hole, where a self-closing gate or an offset must be used.  (a) 157 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Roof, Condenser #3 - On or about June 9, 2022 the two ladders used to access to the walking/working surface of the condenser unit roof approximately 15 foot high were not guarded at the ladder opening with a self-closing gate or offset, employees were exposed to a fall hazard.     (b) 157 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Roof, Condenser #4 -  On or about June 9, 2022 the ladder used to access to the walking/working surface of the condenser unit approximately 15 foot high were not guarded at the ladder opening with a self-closing gate or offset, employees were exposed to a fall hazard.   (c) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Mix area, mix tanks #2 - On or about July 14, 2022, the approximately 5 foot high work platform at mix tank #2 was not guarded at the ladder opening with a self-closing gate or offset, employees were exposed to a fall hazard.  (d) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Mix area, mix tank #3 - On or about July 14, 2022, the approximately 5 foot high work platform at mix tank #3 was not guarded at the ladder opening with a self-closing gate or offset, employees were exposed to a fall hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.28(b)(6)(i):  The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.  a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, IMPACO Packaging area - On or about July 14, 2022, a guardrail system was not provided on the platform used by employees who load cardboard from the scissor lift table to the IMPACO box machine to protect against falling into the moving parts of the box machine  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $12,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.146(d)(3): Under the permit-required confined space program required by 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4), the employer did not develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations:   (a) 157 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Interior of Milk Receiving Area, Silo 30c - On or about June 9, 2022, Silo 30c was marked as a permit required confined space; however, the employer did not identify in the program and implement procedures and practices for employees entering to perform maintenance work in Silo 30c. Employees were exposed to hazards to include caught in and engulfment hazards.  (b) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Mix Area, Blender #1 - On or about August 11, 2022, the employer did not implement the means, procedures, and practice necessary for safe entry of employees in to Blender #1 when spraying down the inside of the blender tank. Employees were exposed to hazards to include moving mechanical parts, caught in and engulfment hazards.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by permit spaces.  (a) 157 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, roof, condenser #3 - On or about June 9, 2022, the entry to the condenser was not marked with a danger sign or other notice of confined space. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with confined space to include caught in and hazardous environment due to presence of ammonia.  (b) 157 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, roof, condenser #4 - On or about June 9, 2022, the entry to the condenser was not marked with a danger sign or other notice of confined space as identified on the AFP Confined Space Program.  Employees were exposed to hazards associated with confined space to include caught in and hazardous environment due to presence of ammonia.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $14,502 · Current $12,000 Reduced

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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) 158 West Jackson St, New Holland, PA, IMPACO packaging room, scissor lift table - On or about July 14, 2022, employees were exposed to caught in hazards caused by ingoing nip points and rotating scissor action during the operation of the two scissor lift tables which were bolted on top of each other to create two separate exposure areas within 16 inches of where the cardboard (siding) was loaded into the IMPACO box assembly machine.   (b) 158 West Jackson St, New Holland, PA, IMPACO Room, Butler Splicer - On or about July 14, 2022, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points caused by rotating splice rollers which were 15 inches wide located at the back of the Butler Splicer machine.   (c) 158 West Jackson St, New Holland, PA, IMPACO Room, IMPACO packaging machine - On or about July 14, 2022, the sterilization door in the IMPACO packaging machine did not provide adequate guarding for employees working at the machine due to a missing 5.5 inch plug which was not in place where the sterilization hose is fed through the sterilization door which exposed employees to mechanical points of operation and rotating parts on the IMPACO packaging machine.  (d) 158 West Jackson St, New Holland, PA, Packaging, 331 Bright Stacker - On or about July 14, 2022, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while working near the suction arm intake section which was approximately 42.5 inches above the ground level and the opening was approximately 45.5 inches from the table where the cardboard is placed to the bottom of the suction arm;  and also at the approximately 41 inch wide platform with 3 1-inch wide exit conveyor chain pallet movers where employees work within 1 foot of the rotating chain.   (e) 158 West Jackson St, New Holland, PA, Packaging, 332 Bright Stacker - On or about July 14, 2022, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while working near ingoing nip points caused by the approximately 41 inch wide platform which was approximately 14 inches above the floor level with 3 1-inch wide exit conveyor chain pallet movers.   (f) 158 West Jackson St, New Holland, PA, Packaging, IMPACO Robot - On or about July 14, 2022, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while working near ingoing nip points caused by the 3 1-inch wide exit conveyor chain pallet movers which were approximately 24 inches above the floor level with.  (g) 158 West Jackson St, New Holland, PA, Packaging Maintenance shop - On or about July 14, 2022, the exposed blades of a Kysor Johnson bandsaw with two saw blades which were each within three (3) inches away from being flush with the outer edge of the equipment housing were not guarded at the unused portion of the blade. Employees were exposed to a caught in hazard and amputation hazard.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(d)(1): Wheel(s) on grinding machine(s) were not sounded (ring test) and inspected for damage before mounting:  (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA, Packaging Maintenance Shop - On or about June 9, 2022, employees were utilizing an abrasive wheel bench grinder Milwaukee, CAT #- 5091, WI-99, RPM-1725, the employer has not conducted ring tests or trained employees on how to or the need to perform ring tests prior to mounting and utilizing abrasive wheels in grinding equipment which exposed employees to caught in and struck by hazards.  (b) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA, Production Maintenance Shop - On or about June 9, 2022, employees were utilizing an abrasive wheel bench grinder 6" Sunex model 5001, the employer has not conducted ring tests or trained employees on how to or the need to perform ring tests prior to mounting and utilizing abrasive wheels in grinding equipment which exposed employees to caught in and struck by hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:  (a) 157 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA, Interior of Milk Receiving Area, Silo 30C, silo alcove auger motor - On or about June 9, 2022, a 4.5 inch long horizontal shaft which was approximately 2 inches in diameter, located approximately 3 feet above the floor of the alcove was not adequately enclosed with appropriate guarding. Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards, .  (b) 157 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA, Interior of Milk Receiving Area, Silo 30C, floor mounted in front of the silo -  On or about June 9, 2022, the whey pump motor contained a 5 inch long horizontal shaft which was approximately 2 inches in diameter which was not guarded. Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards,.  (c) 158 West Jackson Street, Lower Engine Room, glycol motors - On or about July 17, 2022, 1 (middle) of 3 glycol motors which pumps glycol for the compressors in the Upper Engine Room, and  1 glycol motor used to pump glycol for the HUMBA line (formerly used for the shake line which is discontinued), containing horizontal shafts approximately 7 inches long and 3 inches in diameter located at floor level and within the walkway to access the electrical disconnect switches for the pump motors were not guarded. Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,396 · Current $10,000 Reduced

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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) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, IMPACO Machine - On or about July 19, 2022, the ladder used to access the catwalk for the IMPACO machine was mounted approximately 3 inches in front of the 480 volt main power switch panel for the IMPACO machine. Employees were exposed to an electrical hazard.  (b) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Processing Maintenance Room - On or about July 19, 2022, sufficient access to the 240V electrical disconnect labeled "Fed from B3-P1-CB-15" was not provided due to the placement of equipment such as the Le BLOND lathe machine 21 inches in front of the disconnect switch, and other equipment placed directly in front of and 18 inches below the disconnect switch. Employees were exposed to an electrical hazard.  (c) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Processing Maintenance Room - On or about July 19, 2022, sufficient access to the welder disconnect switch and 240V disconnect switch labeled "Fed from B3-P1-CB-15" was not provided due to the ZEP part washer being placed directly against the wall underneath the disconnect. Employees were exposed to an electrical hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):   (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA, Upper Engine Room - On or about July 14, 2022, the door to the HASSIA cooling pump MCC Bucket was not closed and locked which exposed employees to shock hazard due to the proximity of water on the floor next to the electrical closet.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.305(j)(4)(v): The disconnecting means was not readily accessible:    (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Lower Engine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, the three electrical disconnect switches for the glycol motors were not readily accessible to employees due to employees needing to step over ammonia system pipes and glycol system motors with exposed rotating shafts, employees were exposed to caught in and electrical hazards.   (b) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Lower Engine Room - On or about July 13, 2022, the knife switch disconnect for Condenser #1 next to the water surge tank was not readily accessible due to pipes and stored materials obstructed access and being located through a doorway that is not easily accessible. Employees were exposed to caught in hazards if attempting to access the disconnect switch and electrical hazards if the employee needs the electricity disconnected in the case of an emergency while working on Condenser #1.   (c) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Mix Area - On or about July 14, 2022, the 9 knife switch disconnects for the blender and pumps in the mix area were not readily accessible as they were elevated to a height that would require the use of a ladder or other means to access, exposing employees to electrical and caught in hazards.   (d) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA,  Washdown Room EMS - On or about July 19, 2022, the 8 knife switch disconnects for the Blender,  PP 404, AG 300B, AG 300A, AG 200B, AG 200A, AG 100A, CP 506, were not readily accessible as they were elevated to a height that would require the use of a ladder or other means to access them, exposing employees to electrical and caught in hazards.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,116 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:   (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, EMS Washdown Room - On or about July 19, 2022, the two electrical outlets underneath the disconnect switches on the wall were not maintained for wet locations in that the self-closing covers or protective over shield had been removed or broken off, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:   (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Hall next to Mix Room - On or about July 19, 2022, the flexible cord for 2 scales (Model 7500) were missing the grounding pin, exposing employees to an electrical hazard.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

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) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Lower Engine Room - On or about June 13, 2022, the knock out plug was missing from the left side side of the Engine 1 feed from Tower Distro 1 panel. Employees were exposed to an electrical hazard.   (b) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Electrical Storage Room - On or about June 14, 2022, the 240 volt disconnect housing next to the MC 11-9 disconnect was not effectively closed. The opening was wrapped with electrical tape. Employees were exposed to an electrical hazard.  (c) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Production Maintenance Room - On or about June 19, 2022, the welder disconnect housing labeled Fed from B3-P1-CB 15 above the 240 disconnect housing was not effectively closed on the right side and bottom of the housing. Employees were exposed to an electrical hazard.  (d) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Production Maintenance Room - On or about June 19, 2022, the 4 plug outlet and the connected junction box above ZEP parts washer were not effectively closed. The 4 plug outlet knock out plug was missing at the bottom of the outlet and the connected junction box knock out plug was missing on the right side. Employees were exposed to an electrical hazard.  (e) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Production Maintenance Room - On or about June 19, 2022, the light switch outlet combination electrical box next to breaker panel 42 B3 P1-39 was not effectively closed. 2 knock out plugs were missing on top of the outlet. Employees were exposed to an electrical hazard.  (f) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Hassia Electrical Hallway - On or about July 14, 2022, the 400 VAC electrical closet labeled "HASSIA-CP; Fed From: BP-G-75" had an exposed opening at the door lock to the left of the main switch. Employees were exposed to an electrical hazard.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $56,980 · Current $27,000 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  (a) 158 W. Jackson Street, New Holland, PA - On or about June 9, 2022, the employer had failed to perform periodic inspection of procedures such as ENGRM - 001	Condensate Pump # 1,  ENGRM - 002 Condensate Pump # 2 and an additional 288 procedures and the 65 personnel engaged in lockout tagout in 2021 or 2022, exposing employees to caught in and struck by hazards from inadvertent start up or release of stored energy.    Advanced Food Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1242957, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 08/21/2017, with respect to a workplace located at 2121 Olson Dr., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.

Issued

Nov 30, 2022

Abate by

Jan 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,277 · Current $2,000 Reduced

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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) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Production, Outside the chill (cooler) room - On or about July 13, 2022, An eyewash providing 15 minutes of a continuous flow was not provide where employees utilize product such as but not limited to Interox-50t-hydrogen-peroxide (corrosive).  b) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland PA, Quality Control area, Hassia Room On or about July 13, 2022, where employees were exposed to corrosive materials such as but not limited to Interox-50t-hydrogen-peroxide (corrosive) the eyewash was blocked by stored carts and was not readily accessible.  Advanced Food Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.151(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1455534, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on May 6, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 600 1st Ave, Clear Lake, WI 54005.  Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.