OSHA Inspection: VIENNA BAKERY, INC.

Issued

Aug 30, 2023

Abate by

Oct 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.  a) Jobsite: On or about 8/1/2023, the employer did not develop and implement a lockout tagout program, to ensure that employees servicing machines were protected from hazards.

Issued

Aug 30, 2023

Abate by

Oct 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $2,143 Reduced

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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) Benier Roller: On or about 8/1/2023, employees were exposed to hazards associated with an unguarded dough roller.

Issued

Aug 30, 2023

Abate by

Oct 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s).  a) Hobart Mixer Left End: On or about 8/1/2023, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, by allowing them to use an unguarded Hobart floor mixer.   b) Hobart Mixer Middle: On or about 8/1/2023, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, by allowing them to use an unguarded Hobart floor mixer.   c) Hobart Mixer  H600: On or about 8/1/2023, and times prior, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, by allowing them to use an unguarded Hobart floor mixer.

Issued

Aug 30, 2023

Abate by

Oct 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $5,358 · Current $2,143 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  a) Bakeshop: On or about 8/1/2023, the employer did not ensure an outlet box had a faceplate.

Issued

Aug 30, 2023

Abate by

Oct 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(b)(3)(i): Pull and junction boxes used on systems rated over 600 volts, nominal, did not provide a complete enclosure for the contained conductors or cables.  a) Kitchen: On or about  8/1/2023, the employer did not ensure junction boxes were completely enclosed.

Issued

Aug 30, 2023

Abate by

Oct 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $893 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR  1904.33(a): At this establishment, the employer did not retain (save) the OSHA 300 Log, the privacy case list (if one exists), the annual summary, and the OSHA 301 Incident Report forms for five (5) years following the end of the calendar year that these records covered.   a) Jobsite: On or about 8/1/2023, the employer did not retain the OSHA 300 logs, the annual summary, and the OSHA 301's for the past five years.

Issued

Aug 30, 2023

Abate by

Oct 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $893 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2): Annual electronic submission of OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses by establishments with 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees in designated industries. If your establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and your establishment is classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, then you must electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee. You must submit the information once a year, no later than the date listed in paragraph (c) of this section of the year after the calendar year covered by the form.  a) Vienna Bakery, Inc. located at 110 Maple Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806: On or about August 1, 2023, the employer failed to electronically submit information from their OSHA Form 300A, or equivalent, for calendar year 2022 by 03/02/2023. The establishment employed 21 employees and is classified with NAICS 311811- Retail Bakeries, during calendar year 2022.

Issued

Aug 30, 2023

Abate by

Oct 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $501 · Current $200 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) Kitchen: On or about 8/1/2023, the employer did not use a Crockpot as labeled, in that the appliance was not intended for commercial use, the cord was draped over the counter's edge and the electrical outlet the cord was plugged into was below the counter's surface.