OSHA Inspection: GREENHILL INC.

Issued

Dec 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,698 · Current $2,589 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:   Cake Line: A Hobart AS 200T mixer was operated with no guard.  Employees were exposed to rotating part hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,698 · Current $2,589 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a. APV Oven: The burner and circulation fan were operated with an unguarded pully less than seven feet from the floor.  Employees were exposed to caught in hazards from in-running nip points.  b. Rotary oven 7: The circulation fan was operated with an unguarded pully less than seven feet from the floor.  Employees were exposed to caught in hazards from in-running nip points.

Issued

Dec 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a. APV Oven: The burner and circulation fan were operated with an unguarded belt attached to a pully less seven feet from the floor.  Employees were exposed to caught in hazards from in-running nip points.  b. Rotary oven 7: The circulation fan was operated with an unguarded belt attached to a pully less than seven feet from the floor.  Employees were exposed to caught in hazards from in-running nip points.

Issued

Dec 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,698 · Current $2,589 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  a. Bun line: The bun divider was operated with un-guarded chains and sprockets.  Employees were exposed to caught in hazards from in-running nip points.  b. Final Proofer: The unloader was operated with un-guarded chains and sprockets.  Employees were exposed to crushed by hazards.  c. Dough Molder: The molder was operated with un-guarded chains and sprockets.  Employees were exposed to caught in hazards from in-running nip points.

Issued

Dec 2, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,698 · Current $2,589 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a. Employee break room: A General Electric microwave was plugged into a relocatable power tap designed for low amperage equipment. Employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards.  b. administrative break room: An Emerson microwave and Cuisinart Coffee Pot were plugged into a relocatable power tap designed for low amperage equipment. Employees were exposed to fire and electrical hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2022

Abate by

Dec 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,698 · Current $2,589 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(1)(i): Openings through which conductors entered cutout boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a. Divider: The conductor entering the bottom of the divider electrical box was exposed and not covered with conduit.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.  b. Buford Pan Controller: The conductor entering the top of the 572C pan controller was exposed and not covered with conduit.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.  c. Retarder: The conductor entering the right side of the retarder electrical box was exposed and not covered with conduit.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.  d. Parisian Line: The conductor entering the right side of the Parisian electrical box was exposed and not covered with conduit.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.  e. Oven Unloader: The conductor entering the right side of the unloader electrical box was exposed and not covered with conduit.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.  f. Second Floor Office: The conductor entering the right side of the outlet box was exposed and not covered with conduit.  Employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2022

Abate by

Dec 29, 2022

Penalty

Initial $3,698 · Current $2,589 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:  a. Parisian Line: A circuit breaker/cover was missing from the cutter electrical box.  Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  b. Divider: A knockout was missing from the lower right side of the divider electrical panel. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  c. Burford Pan Controller: The 572C pan controller was missing multiple switches or covers. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2022

Abate by

Dec 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(8)(i): Electrical equipment was not firmly secured to the surface on which it was mounted.  Second Floor Office: On the north wall an outlet box was zip tied to conduit and not securely mounted to the wall. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.

Issued

Dec 2, 2022

Abate by

Dec 21, 2022

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a. Administrative break room:  The outer insulation of the flexible cable on the relocatable power tap powering a microwave and coffee pot was pulled back exposing the conductors to strain. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.  b. Right of the Divider Electrical Box: The outer insulation of the flexible cable connected to a fan was pulled back exposing the conductors to strain. Employees were exposed to electrical hazards.