OSHA Inspection: CLAREMONT FOODS, LLC

Issued

Apr 24, 2024

Abate by

Aug 27, 2024

Penalty

Initial $13,690 · Current $10,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition:  (a) On or about November 28, 2023, the employer had a epoxy coating applied to the concrete floor in the production area, the coating lacked adequate grit, creating a slick surface when wet.� This condition exposed employees to slips and fall hazards during sanitization operations.

Issued

Apr 24, 2024

Abate by

May 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,126 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  (a) On or about November 28, 2023, the exit adjacent to the reception area was not marked as an exit.  This condition exposed employees to hazards associated with fire and smoke.

Issued

Apr 24, 2024

Abate by

May 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about November 28, 2023, the West exit adjacent to the warehouse storage area forklift charging station was not equipped with an self-illuminating sign.  This condition exposed employees to hazards associated with fire and smoke.

Issued

Apr 24, 2024

Abate by

May 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,409 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1): Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been  taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition(s):  (a) On or about November 28, 2023, the employer did not ensure a Caterpillar Forklift , Model ET4000, Serial No. ETB1450573,  had been withdrawn from service due to its warning lights not being operational.  This condition exposed employees to the hazard struck-by hazards.

Issued

Apr 24, 2024

Abate by

May 20, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,844 · Current $2,000 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) On or about November 28, 2023, the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment was used and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  The employer allowed the use of relocatable power taps not designed for the use in wet environments for use in providing power to conveyor belts on the production line.  This condition exposed employees to electrical shock hazards.

Issued

Apr 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,409 · Current $8,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2): The employer did not report within 24-hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation or the loss of an eye.  (a) On or about October 31, 2023, the employer did not report a work-related amputation within 24 hours of the injury occurring.  The event occurred on October 31, 2023 at approximately 7:10 PM and OSHA was not notified until November 28, 2023.

Issued

Apr 24, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i)(A): For electric equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, the depth of the working space in the direction of access to live parts (as measured from the live parts where they were exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where they were enclosed) was less than indicated in Table S-1 of Subpart S of Part 1910:  (a) On or about November 28, 2023, the employer did not maintain workspace of at least 3 feet in front of POD 2-2 120/208-volt electrical panel located in the production area, in that the panels were blocked by metal racks holding food products.  This condition exposed employees to electrical and mechanical hazards..