OSHA Inspection: ARENA PRODUCTS, INC

Issued

Dec 16, 2024

Abate by

Jan 15, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,294 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR  1903.19(c)(1):Within 10 calendar days after the abatement date, the employer must certify to OSHA (the Agency) that each cited violation has been abated, except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section.  a)  The employer failed to submit certification of abatement within 10 calendar days of the abatement date for Citation 1 Item 1, Citation 1 Item 3a,   Citation 1 Item 3b,  Citation 1 Item 5,  Citation 2 Item 3a and Citation 2 Item 3b.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,218 · Current $5,876 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.28(b)(7): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface near an opening, including one with a chute attached, where the inside bottom edge of the opening is less than 39 inches (99 cm) above that walking-working surface and the outside bottom edge of the opening is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by the use of one of the systems listed in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(7)(i)-(iv).  On or about May 6, 2024, employees working on the feed station inside the warehouse facility were exposed to fall hazards while working on an elevated surface with an opening that was 4 feet or more above a lower level.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $16,131 · Current $8,643 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

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29 CFR  1910.95(c)(1): The employer did not administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program as described in 29 CFR 1910.9(c) through (o) whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels measured on the A scale, or equivalently a dose of fifty percent:   a) On or about May 14, 2024, an employee working on the feed station inserting cheese panels onto the conveyor was exposed to noise at 154.1% of the permissible daily dose as measured over 567 minutes of sampling on a 10 hour shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 130.3%. This dose is also equivalent to a 10 hour TWA exposure of 93.1 dB accounting for the 33 minutes unmonitored. The adjusted action level for a 10 hr shift is 83.4 dB. The average sound level measured over the sampling period was 91.9 dB.   b) On or about May 14, 2024, an employee working in the clean in process room removing cheese panels off the conveyor was exposed to noise at 188.4% of the permissible daily dose as measured over 560 minutes of sampling on a 10 hour shift. This dose is equivalent to an 8-hour TWA exposure of 161.4%. This dose is also equivalent to a 10 hour TWA exposure of 94.5 dB accounting for the 40 minutes unmonitored. The adjusted action level for a 10 hr shift is 83.4 dB. The average sound level measured over the sampling period was 93.4 dB.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $4,407 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):  a) On or about May 6, 2024, the employer failed to perform a hazard assessment in the workplace when employees perform titrations in the machine room exposing employees to chemical burn hazards.  b) On or about May 6, 2024, the employer failed to perform a hazard assessment in the workplace when employees perform unjamming activities inside the washing machine exposing employees to burn hazards.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.138(a):  The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  On or about, May 6, 2024, in the machine room, employees performing titrations were exposed to chemical burn hazards by using chemical solutions without proper hand protection.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $6,913 · Current $4,407 Reduced

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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:  On or about May 6, 2024, in the machine room, employees performing titrations using corrosive chemicals were not provided suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes within the work area for immediate emergency use. Inside the machine room were eyewash bottles but the quantity of water would not sufficiently flush the eyes for 15 minutes per ANSI Z358.1.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,524 · Current $7,346 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard:  a) On or about May 6, 2024, incompatible chemicals HYDRITE 1050 (a sodium hydroxide solution) and IMAGE NO. 186 (nitric acid) were stored next to each other on the dirty side of the warehouse facility exposing employees to an inhalation hazard. These incompatible chemicals were caustic based and acid based chemicals and stored in 275 gallon tanks. In the event of inadvertent mixture, these incompatible chemicals may create poisonous chlorine gas.  b) On or about May 6, 2024, incompatible chemicals CENTURY NO. 258 (a basic corrosive liquid solution) and IMAGE NO. 186 (nitric acid) were stored next to each other on the dirty side of the warehouse facility exposing employees to an inhalation hazard. These incompatible chemicals included a base stored in a 330-gallon tank and an acid-based chemical stored in a 275-gallon tank. In the event of inadvertent mixture, these incompatible chemicals may create poisonous chlorine gas.  c) On or about May 6, 2024, incompatible chemicals SAN-I-KING (a basic corrosive liquid solution) and IMAGE NO. 186 (nitric acid) were stored next to each other on the dirty side of the warehouse facility exposing employees to an inhalation hazard. These incompatible chemicals included a base stored in four 55 gallon drums and an acid-based chemical stored in a 275-gallon tank. In the event of inadvertent mixture, these incompatible chemicals may create poisonous chlorine gas.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,304 · Current $1,469 Reduced

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29 CFR  1904.40(a):  The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  On or about May 6, 2024, the employer failed to provide copies of the company's OSHA's Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses and the OSHA's Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses within four business hours on multiple site visits during the inspection process.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Oct 4, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,304 · Current $1,469 Reduced

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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:   The Employer failed to submit their calendar year 2023 OSHA Form 300A data through the Injury Tracking Application by March 2, 2024.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.  On or about May 6, 2024, the energy control procedures for the Bruel Hoop Washer were not specifically outlined for shutting down and isolating the machine to control the pneumatic and hydraulic energy.

Issued

Aug 29, 2024

Abate by

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:  On or about August 6, 2024, the employer had not conducted periodic inspections of the energy control procedures at least annually to ensure the energy control procedure is to be inspected.