OSHA Inspection: ZIMMERMAN CHEESE, INC.

Issued

Mar 28, 2025

Abate by

Jul 18, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,585 · Current $7,385 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:  On or about December 5, 2025, hazardous energy control procedures for the Old Rivers Cryovac Sealer (SOP-054 8300 Sealer) were not utilized while packaging operators engaged in group sanitation activities.

Issued

Mar 28, 2025

Abate by

Jul 18, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  On or about December 5, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedures addressed all potentially hazardous energy sources for employees who perform servicing operations on equipment such as, but not limited, to the Old Rivers Sealer (SOP-054 8300 Sealer). Servicing operations included, equipment tear down and sanitation. Noted deficiencies included, but may not be limited to, the following:  (1) A specific statement for the intended use of the procedure pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A). The procedure did not specifically outline it's intended purpose such as repairs, adjustments, or cleaning/sanitation activities.   (2) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B). The procedure did not specifically address controlling the Old Rivers Sealer's Pneumatic energy source prior to performing service and maintenance activities on equipment.   (3) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C). The procedure was not specific to the location, isolating device, or lockout device to be used, such as but not limited to a manually operated electrical circuit breaker, disconnect switch, line valves, safety blocks, or any similar devices used to block or isolate energy that is no control circuit type devices.

Issued

Mar 28, 2025

Abate by

Jul 18, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

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 March 24, 2024, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the Old Rivers (Cryovac) Sealer's equipment specific lockout procedure (SOP-054 8300 Sealer) at least once annually to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of established energy control procedures.

Issued

Mar 28, 2025

Abate by

Jul 18, 2025

Penalty

Initial $11,585 · Current $7,385 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees:   On or about December 5, 2025, the employer failed to provide packaging technicians with effective training to ensure understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary for hazardous energy control while engaged in covered maintenance and servicing activities that may include but are not limited to, setup, tear down, repairs, sanitation.

Issued

Mar 28, 2025

Penalty

Initial $1,655 · Current $1,055 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.40(a): The employer did not provide an authorized government representative the records within the four business hours.  On or about December 5, 2024, the employer failed to provide copies of their OSHA Injury and Illness records within four business hours.

Issued

Mar 28, 2025

Abate by

Apr 30, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):  a) On or about and times prior to, December 5, 2024, the employer failed to certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated to operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (e.g., sit-down forklift(s) and electric powered pallet jacks).