OSHA Inspection: COSMO'S FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Sep 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $9,680 · Current $2,420 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(2):29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the  floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided.  Establishment: On or about May 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all work areas including but not limited to wet process rooms one and two were kept free of standing water by the use of an adequate drainage system.

Issued

Sep 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $2,017 Reduced

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).  Establishment: On or about May 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all employees who were required to operate forklifts in the warehouse were competent to operate such vehicles safely, through the completion of a training program.

Issued

Sep 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(q)(1):Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel.  Establishment: On or about May 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure that forklifts that were equipped with inoperative horns and operated in the warehouse were removed from service until repairs were made.

Issued

Sep 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $11,292 · Current $2,823 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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.  Establishment: On or about May 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure that food processing and sanitizing machines with rotating parts such as pulleys or chains located in rooms one, two and three, were equipped with covers to protect workers who worked near such machines.

Issued

Sep 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $8,067 · Current $2,017 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(g)(2)(i):Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating  at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i)  Establishment: On or about May 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure that live parts operating at 230 volts were guarded against employee contact in that employees were required to bypass a protective cabinet door in order to operate the "dice" machine.

Issued

Sep 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $1,613 · Current $403 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.  Establishment: On or about May 30, 2024, the employer who has 44 employees, did not ensure that information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses was electronically submitted to OSHA.

Issued

Sep 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2).  Establishment: On or about May 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure that a written hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE) was completed for employees who were required to handle food grade acid.

Issued

Sep 18, 2024

Abate by

Nov 5, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(4)(iii):An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not being conducted at least once every three years.  Establishment: On or about May 30, 2024, the employer did not ensure that all employees who were required to operate forklifts in the warehouse were evaluated for performance at least every three years.