OSHA Inspection: MIRACAPO PIZZA COMPANY LLC DBA LITTLE LADY FOODS

Issued

May 15, 2023

Abate by

Jun 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $156,259 · Current $156,259

General-duty citation text

29 CFR��1910.147(d): The established procedure for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) did not cover the actions listed in and was not done in sequence as required by 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(1)-(6):  a) On or about November 16, 2022, the employer did not ensure Maintenance employees were protected from pinch points and moving parts on  the Line H Quantum Sauce Depositor E10282, Model #QTJK6000, Serial #QTJK6001501, when performing maintenance and repairs.  The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform maintenance and adjustments [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards associated with the Line H Quantum Sauce Depositor E10282.   b) On or about November 16, 2022, the employer did not ensure Quality Assurance employees were protected from pinch points and moving parts from the Line H Quantum Sauce Depositor E10282 when performing inspection of the equipment.  The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform a physical inspection of the equipment [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards associated with the Line H Quantum Sauce Depositor E10282.   c) On or about November 16, 2022, the employer did not ensure Sanitation employees were protected from pinch points and moving parts from the Line H Quantum Sauce Depositor E10282 when performing cleaning of the equipment.  The employer did not implement energy control application steps as the machine was not shut down or turned off to perform sanitation of the equipment [per the 1910.147(d)(2) requirements]. As a result, the remaining applicable energy control elements involving machine isolation [(d)(3)], LOTO device application [(d)(4)], dissipation of residual energy [(d)(5)(i)], and verification of isolation [(d)(6)], were not implemented to protect employees from machine hazards associated with the Line H Quantum Sauce Depositor E10282.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

May 15, 2023

Abate by

Jun 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $133,932 · Current $133,932

General-duty citation text

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) On or about November 23, 2022, and subsequent dates, the employer did not ensure that hazards created by rotating shafts  were enclosed or otherwise guarded to protect employees on  the Line H Quantum Sauce Depositor E10282, Model #QTJK6000, Serial #QTJK6001501.  Employees were exposed to moving parts when placing product on the line, traveling under moving conveyors during production, clearing refuse from the area under the equipment, and retrieving bins from under the sauce depositing area.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.

Issued

May 15, 2023

Abate by

Jun 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about November 23, 2022, and subsequent dates, the employer did not ensure that hazards created by chains and sprocket wheels  were enclosed or otherwise guarded to protect employees on the Line H Quantum Sauce Depositor E10282, Model #QTJK6000, Serial #QTJK6001501.  Employees were exposed to these moving parts when placing product on the line, traveling under moving conveyors during production, clearing refuse from the area under the equipment, and retrieving bins from under the sauce depositing area.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.