NEW BRITAIN, CT —
OSHA Inspection: ALVARIUM BEER COMPANY, LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ALVARIUM BEER COMPANY, LLC in 365 JOHN DOWNEY DRIVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051 (NAICS 312120). OSHA activity number 347409500.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- ALVARIUM BEER COMPANY, LLC
- Site address
- 365 JOHN DOWNEY DRIVE
- City
- NEW BRITAIN
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06051
- Mailing
- 365 JOHN DOWNEY DRIVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06051
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 312120
- Employees
- 34
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
18 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4113.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice. South loading dock stairs: On or about April 12, 2024, three out of five metal stair treads were holed due to corrosion in addition to being corroded at the welded riser joints.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2000
- — I (S) $2000
- — Z (S) $4113
1910.28 B01 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
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): Event room: On or about April 12, 2024 a mezzanine storage area was not equipped with a chain, gate, or other fall protection device in the walk-through opening leading to a fixed access ladder.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.28 B11 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements. South loading dock stairs: On or about April 12, 2024, a five-tread flight of stairs with two open sides was only equipped with one handrail.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.36 D01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4113.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1): Employee(s) were not able to open an exit route door from the inside at all times without keys, tools, or special knowledge: South wall warehouse exit: On or about April 12, 2024 the only marked exit door located on the south wall of the warehouse was locked from the inside with a barrel bolt latch. In addition, the door was damaged around the knob and had become wedged into the frame.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2000
- — I (S) $2000
- — Z (S) $4113
1910.38 B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review: Facility-wide: On or about April 12, 2024 the employer did not maintain an emergency action plan.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.39 B
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.39(b): A fire prevention plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and made available to employees for review: Facility-wide: On or about April 12, 2024 a fire prevention plan was not maintained by the employer.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
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: Middle wall of warehouse, adjacent to sink and bathrooms: On or about April 12, 2024 a fire extinguisher was missing from an identified location.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5485.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications or additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: East parking area, South parking area: On or about April 12, 2024 two Roura 6,000 pound capacity dump hoppers were used as attachments to a Caterpillar GC25K forklift with a maximum load rating of 5,000 pounds without the manufacturer's written approval or data plate modification.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $3000
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $5485
1910.178 L01 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
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): Facility-wide: On or about April 12, 2024 the employer did not ensure that employees required to operate Powered Industrial Trucks as a function of their job had completed training and evaluation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 Q06
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(6): Industrial trucks were altered by the elimination of parts provided by the manufacturer. Warehouse: On or about April 12, 2024 a backup alarm was disconnected from the wiring of a Caterpillar 495R forklift.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.253 B02 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5485.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii): Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons: Northeast loading dock: On or about April 12, 2024 the following compressed gas cylinders were stored in an overhead doorway at the base of a ladder. a) One oxygen cylinder b) One nitrogen cylinder c) One carbon dioxide cylinder d) Two propane cylinders
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $2000
- — I (S) $2000
- — Z (S) $5485
1910.253 B04 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire; Northeast loading dock: On or about April 12, 2024 an oxygen cylinder was stored immediately adjacent to two propane cylinders and a gas-fed barbeque grill.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $0
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.146 C03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $5485.00 · Current $3000.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(3):When the employer decided that its employees would not enter permit spaces, the employer did not comply with 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1), 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2), 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(6), and 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(8): Taproom, Northeast loading dock: On or about April 12, 2024 the employer stated that employees would not enter permit spaces, but did not comply with the above sections of the standard.
Recent events (3)
- — P (S) $3000
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $5485
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $4113.00 · Current $0.00 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: South wall of warehouse: On or about April 12, 2024 a switchbox controlling the warehouse lighting circuit did not have a faceplate.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $4113
1904.32 A03
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1371.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent. Facility-wide: On or about April 12, 2024 the employer failed to certify the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses Where no records are kept and no injuries or illnesses occurred, the employer must have an OSHA 300A or equivalent with zeros.
Recent events (3)
- — P (O) $0
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $1371
1904.41 A01 I
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $1371.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1904.41(a)(1)(i): The establishment had 20 or more employees but fewer than 250 employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and the establishment was classified in an industry listed in appendix A to subpart E of this part, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date: Facility-wide: On or about April 12, 2024 the employer failed to provide an ITA receipt or other proof of electronic submission.
Recent events (3)
- — P (O) $0
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $1371
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
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: North wall of warehouse: On or about April 12, 2024, access to panelboards and transformers were obstructed by various pieces of equipment and material in storage.
Recent events (3)
- — P (O) $0
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1200 E01
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00
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: Facility-wide: On or about April 12,2024, the employer did not develop, implement, or maintain a written hazard communication program which addresses the sections of the above standard.
Recent events (3)
- — P (O) $0
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347409500.