OSHA Inspection: NEW HORIZONS BAKING COMPANY

Issued

Mar 4, 2024

Abate by

Mar 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,676 · Current $6,338 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(b)(1):When employees were subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible administrative or engineering controls were not utilized:  New Horizons Baking Company located at 211 Woodlawn Avenue in Norwalk, Ohio:  On or about November 6, 2023, feasible administrative or engineering controls were not utilized to reduce sound levels within the levels of Table G-16 of 29 CFR 1910.95 for instances such as, but not limited to:  a)	On November 6, 2023, an employee working on the bun side was exposed to noise at 584.1%, measured on 90 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 103.0 dBA, as measured over 465 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 102.7 dBA accounting for the period of 15 minutes unmonitored.     b)	On November 6, 2023, an employee working on muffin line 1 was exposed to noise at 221.3%, measured on 90 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 95.7 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 95.7 dBA.   c)	On November 6, 2023, an employee working at the bun packer location was exposed to noise at 321.8.3%, measured on 90 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 99.1 dBA, as measured over 440 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.4 dBA accounting f or the period of 40 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Mar 4, 2024

Abate by

Mar 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,676 · Current $6,338 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(g)(6):At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels :  New Horizons Baking Company located at 211 Woodlawn Avenue in Norwalk, Ohio: On or about November 6, 2023, the employer did not obtain an annual audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted averaged of 85 decibels. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with noise for instances such as, but not limited to:  a) On November 6, 2023, an employee working on muffin line 1 was exposed to noise at 221.3%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 95.8 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 95.7 dBA.  b) On November 6, 2023, an employee working at the bun packer location was exposed to noise at 326.3%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 99.1 dBA, as measured over 440 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.5 dBA accounting for the period of 40 minutes unmonitored.  c) On November 6, 2023, an employee working at the bulk muffin location was exposed to noise at 97.7%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 89.6 dBA, as measured over 497 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.8 dBA.  d) On November 6, 2023, an employee working on the bun side was exposed to noise at 592.3%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 103.0 dBA, as measured over 465 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 102.8 dBA accounting for the period of 15 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Mar 4, 2024

Abate by

Mar 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,676 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(m)(3)(ii):The employer did not retain audiometric test records for the duration of the affected employee's employment as required by 29 CFR 1910.95(m):  New Horizons Baking Company located at 211 Woodlawn Avenue in Norwalk, Ohio:  On or about November 6, 2023, the employer did not retain audiometric test records for employees  exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted averaged of 85 decibels. Employees were exposed to hazards associated with noise for instances such as, but not limited to:  a)	On November 6, 2023, an employee working at the bun packer location was exposed to noise at 326.3%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 99.1 dBA, as measured over 440 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.5 dBA accounting for the period of 40 minutes unmonitored.      b)	On November 6, 2023, an employee working at the bulk muffin location was exposed to noise at 97.7%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 89.6 dBA, as measured over 497 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.8 dBA.  c)	On November 6, 2023, an employee working on the bun side was exposed to noise at 592.3%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 103.0 dBA, as measured over 465 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 102.8 dBA accounting for the period of 15 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Mar 4, 2024

Abate by

Mar 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,676 · Current $6,338 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.95(k)(2):The training program was not repeated annually for each employee included in the hearing conservation program:  New Horizons Baking Company located at 211 Woodlawn Avenue in Norwalk, Ohio:  On or about November 6, 2023, the employer did not provide employees with training on the effects of noise on hearing, the use of hearing protection, and the purpose of audiometric testing on an annual basis Employees were exposed to hazards associated with noise for instances such as, but not limited to:  a) On November 6, 2023, an employee working on muffin line 1 was exposed to noise at 221.3%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 95.8 dBA, as measured over 480 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 95.7 dBA.  b) On November 6, 2023, an employee working at the bun packer location was exposed to noise at 326.3%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 99.1 dBA, as measured over 440 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 98.5 dBA accounting for the period of 40 minutes unmonitored.  c) On November 6, 2023, an employee working at the bulk muffin location was exposed to noise at 97.7%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 89.6 dBA, as measured over 497 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 89.8 dBA.  d) On November 6, 2023, an employee working on the bun side was exposed to noise at 592.3%, measured on 80 dBA threshold, of the permissible daily dose, or an average sound level of 103.0 dBA, as measured over 465 minutes of sampling. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 102.8 dBA accounting for the period of 15 minutes unmonitored.

Issued

Mar 4, 2024

Abate by

Mar 26, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,604 · Current $3,802 Reduced

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) New Horizons Baking Company located at 211 Woodlawn Avenue in Norwalk, Ohio:  On or about October 26, 2023 the employer did not ensure suitable facilities for the flushing of the eyes were provided where employees are exposed to corrosive materials. Employees handling Ultra Spray, Titan, High Bleach Chloro-Foam in back wash area were exposed to hazards associated with corrosive liquids such as but not limited to severe skin burns and eye damage.

Issued

Mar 4, 2024

Abate by

Mar 15, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,676 · Current $6,338 Reduced

Hazardous substances M102

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:  New Horizons Baking Company located at 211 Woodlawn Avenue in Norwalk, Ohio: On or about November 6, 2023, the employer did not ensure employees were provided with effective information and training on the hazardous chemicals in their work area. Employees working near and around the corn meal gravity fed delivery systems on the bun and muffin lines were not trained on the hazards associated with a combustible dust.