OSHA Inspection: VASSALLO FOOD'S, INC.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,984 · Current $2,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i): 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a): Vassallo Food's, Inc. On or about May 3, 2023 and times prior to employees were exposed to fall hazard of approximately 8 feet to the ground below while accessing materials from an overhead storage area with an unprotected edge.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,984 · Current $2,390 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): Vassallo Food's, Inc. On or about May 3, 2023 and times prior to employees were exposed to caught-in hazards while using the unguarded Craftsman 12" Drill Press Model #34985 to drill holes in materials.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,984 · Current $2,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.215(b)(9):The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.  a): Vassallo Food's, Inc. On or about May 3, 2023 and times prior to employees were exposed to stuck-by hazard while operating the 8 inch abrasive wheel bench grinder without tongue guard to grind materials.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,984 · Current $2,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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): Vassallo Food's, Inc. On or about May 3, 2023 and times prior to employees were unable to access electrical panels in the event of an emergency due to materials including, but not limited to, boxes and pallets, blocking the panel access.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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): Vassallo Food's, Inc. On or about May 3, 2023 and times prior to employees were exposed to electrical shock or fire hazards while walking and working around electrical cabinets with exposed wiring.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2): Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:   a): Vassallo Food's, Inc. On or about May 3, 2023 and times prior to employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while plugging equipment in, and utilizing  uncovered junction boxes throughout the facility.

Issued

Sep 6, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.36(g)(2):Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points.  a): Vassallo Food's, Inc. On or about May 3, 2023 and times prior to employees were exposed to entrapment hazards in the event of an emergency due to materials stacked along an exit route reducing the pathway to less than 28 inches at its widest point.