OSHA Inspection: UNITED POULTRY FOOD PAPER, LLC

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

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)United Poultry Food Paper, LLC located at 2729 East Butler Street Philadelphia, PA: On or about May 11, 2023, the employer did not ensure that eyewash facilities were provided within the work areas for immediate emergency use where employees were using chemicals containing corrosive materials such as, So-Kleen Oven Cleaner and Chlor-Glo, thus exposing employees to eye injuries and chemical burns.

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $4,018 · Current $4,018

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):  (a) United Poultry Food Paper, LLC located at 2729 East Butler Street Philadelphia, PA: On or about September 19, 2023, the employer did not ensure that powered industrial truck operators operating powered trucks such as, but not limited to,  Crown WP 3000 Series Electric Pallet Jack (SN: 10347142) successfully completed the training and evaluation to ensure operators have the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial trucks safely.

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,679 · Current $2,679

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  (a) United Poultry Food Paper, LLC located at 2729 East Butler Street Philadelphia, PA: On or about May 11, 2023, a written Hazard Communication Program was not provided where employees are exposed to corrosive chemicals during housekeeping activities, including but not limited to:  -Sodium hydroxide and methanol contained in  So-Kleen Oven Cleaner -Sodium hypochlorite contained in Chlor-Glo

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1): Employers did not have a safety data sheet in the workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use:  (a) United Poultry Food Paper, LLC located at 2729 East Butler Street Philadelphia, PA: On or about May 11, 2023, the employer did not have available the safety data sheet for each hazardous chemicals or products used at the site, including but not limited to So Kleen Oven Cleaner and Chlor-Glo.

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  (a) United Poultry Food Paper, LLC located at 2729 East Butler Street Philadelphia, PA:  On or about May 11, 2023, the employer did not provide hazardous chemical training for an employee who engaged in housekeeping activities and was exposed to chemicals, including, but not limited to:  -Sodium hydroxide and methanol contained in  So-Kleen Oven Cleaner -Sodium hypochlorite contained in Chlor-Glo

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $376 · Current $376

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:  (a) United Poultry Food Paper, LLC located at 2729 East Butler Street Philadelphia, PA: On or about May 11, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the emergency exit signs at the above the emergency exit doors in the docking area were lit warehouse lit and maintained and in working condition, to be clearly visible at all times.

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $376 · Current $376

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:  (a) United Poultry Food Paper, LLC located at 2729 East Butler Street Philadelphia, PA: On or about May 11, 2023, the employer did not ensure portable fire extinguishers were portable fire extinguishers were mounted, thereby exposing employees to fire hazards.

Issued

Oct 17, 2023

Abate by

Nov 13, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:  (a) United Poultry Food Paper, LLC located at 2729 East Butler Street Philadelphia, PA: On or about May 11, 2023, the employer did not ensure portable fire extinguishers were subjected to annual maintenance check, thereby exposing employees to fire hazards.