OSHA Inspection: NATION PIZZA PRODUCTS, LLC

Issued

Jul 21, 2023

Abate by

Aug 9, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,349 · Current $4,000 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:   (a) Old Maintenance Department - On or about February 4, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that all unused portions of saw blades, including on the Ellis Miter horizontal band saw, were guarded to prevent injury to employees.  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

Jul 21, 2023

Abate by

Nov 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,349 · Current $5,500 Reduced

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:  The employer did not ensure that all ends of rotating shafts that were provided with guarding or encasement to protect the employees while accessing areas at the line and around equipment,   (a) Topping 1: On or about February 8, 2023, the employer did not ensure that all ends of rotating shafts that were provided with guarding or encasement to protect the employees while accessing areas at the line and around equipment, such as the shafts on the cheese shredder conveyor were guarded.  (b) Topping 1 : On or about February 8, 2023, the employer did not ensure that all ends of rotating shafts that were provided with guarding or encasement to protect the employees while accessing areas at the line and around equipment, such as the shafts on the conveyor line leading towards the spiral freezers were guarded.  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

Jul 21, 2023

Abate by

Nov 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(4)(i):Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:   (a) Topping 1: On or about February 8, 2023, the employer did not ensure that all ends of rotating shaft ends that were provided with guarding or encasement to protect the employees while accessing areas at the line and around equipment, such as the shafts on the cheese shredder conveyor were guarded.  (b) Topping 1 : On or about February 8, 2023, the employer did not ensure that all ends of rotating shaft ends that were provided with guarding or encasement to protect the employees while accessing areas at the line and around equipment, such as the shafts on the conveyor line leading towards the spiral freezers were guarded.   (b) Topping 2 : On or about February 8, 2023, the employer did not ensure that all ends of rotating shaft ends that were provided with guarding or encasement to protect the employees while accessing areas at the line and around equipment, such as the shafts on the conveyor line leading product topped with pepperoni.  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

Jul 21, 2023

Abate by

Aug 16, 2023

Penalty

Initial $8,349 · Current $5,500 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) Bakery 1 - On or about February 7, 2023,  the employer failed to ensure chain and sprockets within seven or less feet from the ground, located at the end of the  panning section,  were equipped with a guard to enclose the hazard posed by the moving equipment.  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

Jul 21, 2023

Abate by

Aug 2, 2023

Penalty

Initial $1,172 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D): Lockout devices and tagout devices did not indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s)  (a) Topping Room 4 - On or about February 27, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that lockout devices used during sanitation indicated the identity of the employee applying the device through assignment or by adding a tag with the identity of the employee.