OSHA Inspection: HARRY ROTHENBERGER, HRW INC.

Issued

Nov 6, 2024

Abate by

Nov 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,765 · Current $2,765

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):  All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:  On or about June 3, 2024, employees working were exposed to slips, trips, and fall hazards from the accumulation of cheese meal on the floor and the employer had not taken the necessary steps to keep the area in a clean and orderly condition.

Issued

Nov 6, 2024

Abate by

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $4,610

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A): The energy control procedures did not contain a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure:  On or about June 24, 2024, employees were exposed to unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Air Compressor Dryer and the employer did not include a specific statement on the intent use of the procedures.

Issued

Nov 6, 2024

Abate by

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 June 24, 2024, employees were exposed to unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Air Compressor Dryer and the employer did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.

Issued

Nov 6, 2024

Abate by

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control:  On or about June 24, 2024, employees were exposed to unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Air Compressor Dryer and the employer did not clearly and specifically outline the steps on how to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices.

Issued

Nov 6, 2024

Abate by

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  On or about June 24, 2024, the employer did not conduct periodic inspection of the lockout procedures to ensure that they were adequate, and that energy control steps were followed prior to the start of servicing and maintenance tasks.

Issued

Nov 6, 2024

Abate by

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $4,610 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Each authorized employee had not received training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control:  On or about June 24, 2024, employees were exposed to unexpected start-up or release of stored energy while performing servicing and maintenance activities on the Air Compressor Dryer and the authorized employee was not trained to isolate and/or render energy sources safe prior to performing service and maintenance task.

Issued

Nov 6, 2024

Abate by

Nov 22, 2024

Penalty

Initial $3,687 · Current $3,687

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:  On or about June 24, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock because the electrical panels/disconnects by the entrance area did not have sufficient access to permit safe operation of equipment due to material stored in the working space.

Issued

Nov 6, 2024

Abate by

Dec 9, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:   On or about June 24, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock when working around the breaker panels in the warehouse:   a) The panel's doors were opened and not effectively closed to prevent contact and unused breakers were not covered.  b) The baler was hardwired into a junction box affixed to the panel box that was not effectively closed to prevent contact of exposed conductors.

Issued

Nov 6, 2024

Abate by

Dec 2, 2024

Penalty

Initial $922 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not created, certified, or posted:  On or about June 24, 2024, and at times prior, the employer did not maintain the OSHA 300A summary log for the following years: 2023, 2022, and 2021.