OSHA Inspection: TAYLOR FARMS NEW JERSEY, INC.

Issued

Sep 11, 2025

Abate by

Oct 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this section:   a)Facility:  The energy control procedure for the Maxwell Chase Tomato Slicer Model MCT25 did not contain a specific statement on the intended use of the procedure; did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; and did not 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 measures while servicing this equipment, including clearing jams, sanitizing and repairing, on or about 3/19/25.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 11, 2025

Abate by

Oct 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $16,550 · Current $16,550

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:  a)  Throughout Facility: Annual audits of the lock out tag out procedures used by the employees when cleaning, unjamming and maintaining the Maxwell Chase Tomato Slicer, Model MCT25 (referred to by employer as "Denester") were not conducted on or about 3/19/2025.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 11, 2025

Abate by

Oct 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $165,514 · Current $165,514

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(3): All energy isolating devices that were needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment were not physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s):  a)Fruit Room - Employees did not isolate the Maxwell Chase Tomato Slicer, Model MCT25 from all energy sources,  when unjamming tomato trays from the machine, exposing the employee to an ingoing nip point.  On 3/14/25 an employee sustained an amputation of the tip of his left ring finger while clearing a jam.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 11, 2025

Abate by

Oct 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees    (a) Fruit Room:  On or about 3/14/25 locks were not used when employees performed activities including, but not limited to, clearing jams from the Maxwell Chase Tomato Slicer, Model MCT25.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Sep 11, 2025

Abate by

Oct 7, 2025

Penalty

Initial $99,300 · Current $99,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A):Authorized employee(s) did not receive 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  a)Fruit Room - Employees who cleared jams on the Maxwell Chase Tomato Slicer, Model MCT25, were not trained in lockout tagout procedures on or about 3/14/2025.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.  Taylor Farms was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1612116, citation number 1, item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 11/22/22, with respect to a workplace located at 200 N. Artesian Avenue, Chicago, IL.