OSHA Inspection: PERFETTI VAN MELLE USA MANUFACTURING LLC

Issued

2025-05-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-06-13 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $8275.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1)  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees  On or about January 8, the employer did not ensure that employees on Kettle A engaged in the gum pulling process were protected from the energization of the the kettle and were exposed to struck-by hazards from the mixing blades.  On or about January 8, the employer did not ensure that employees on Kettle B engaged in the gum pulling process were protected from the energization of the the kettle and were exposed to struck-by hazards from the mixing blades.  Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2025-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:   On or about January 8, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the electrical outlet box  (LP49 CKT3) in the Mentos Processing area was in a safe condition, in that the electrical outlet was  was covered in electrical tape, thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards.

Issued

2025-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(6):Each exit sign must be illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.  On or about January 8, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the Exit sign on the entrance to the "B" corridor in the B building was illuminated.

Issued

2025-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(h)(5)(i):(vi) Except as elsewhere required or permitted in this subpart, the minimum clear working space in the direction of access to live parts of electric equipment may not be less than specified in Table S-2. Distances shall be measured from the live parts, if they are exposed, or from the enclosure front or opening, if they are enclosed.  a) On or about January 8, 2025 the employer did not ensure that the electric panel adjacent to the mixing platform  in the Mentos Processing area  had a minimum working space thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards.  b) On or about January 8, 2025 the employer did not ensure that the electric panel on the north wall in the Mentos processing area had a minimum working space thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards.  c) On or about January 8, 2025 the employer did not ensure that the electrical panel adjacent to the racking unit in the Specialty Processing area was accessible thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards.  d) On or about January 8, 2025 the employer did not ensure that the electrical panel adjacent to the Sterlco Heating unit  had a minimum working space thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards.