OSHA Inspection: A. L. KAUFFMAN & SONS, INC.

Issued

Dec 19, 2022

Abate by

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $2,901 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g) and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning,  safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met.  a) 3097 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand PA  - Cider Mill Operations -  On or about August 25, 2022, the employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program therefore exposing employees to hazardous chemicals (corrosives/caustics) during the cider milling production process.  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

Dec 19, 2022

Abate by

Jan 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1): The employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees had not previously been trained about was introduced into their work area:   a) 3097 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand PA  - Cider Mill Operations -  On or about August 25, 2022, the employer did not provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area therefore exposing employees to hazardous chemicals (corrosives/caustics) during the cider milling production process.  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

Dec 19, 2022

Abate by

Mar 22, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,351 · Current $2,176 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2260

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.134(c)(2)(ii):The employer did not establish and implement those elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily was medically able to use that respirator, and that the respirator was cleaned, stored, and maintained so that its use does not present a health hazard to the user:  a) 3097 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand PA - Facility Wide - On or about August 25, 2022, the employer did not establish and implement elements of a written program necessary to ensure that any employee using a respirator voluntarily were medically evaluated, trained, and fit tested on elastomeric (half-face air purifying respirators) respirators used throughout the cider milling process.  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

Dec 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $5,801 · Current $2,901 Reduced

Hazardous substances 064020852260

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) 3097 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand PA  - Press Room - Employees exposed to phosphoric acid, sodium hydroxide and sodium hypochlorite during sanitation/cleaning operations, were not provided suitable facilities (eye wash containing a copious flow of water for a 15 min time period) for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body within the work area for immediate emergency use. The employer did not ensure employees have access to emergency eyewash stations as required for highly corrosive/caustic chemicals on or about August 25, 2022.   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

Dec 19, 2022

Penalty

Initial $1,450 · Current $725 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.4(a):The employer did not keep records -OSHA 300 form, Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses; 300-A form, Summary or Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses; and 301 form, Injury and Illness Incident Report:  3097 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand PA - Facility Wide - On or about August 25, 2022, the employer did not keep records, OSHA 300 forms, for injury and illness incident reporting.  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.