OSHA Inspection: SPOLEM PROVISIONS LLC

Issued

2025-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-07-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4729.00 · Current $1891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Cold room/Chill room:  On 5/13/25  the emergency exit door was blocked by metal food racks.  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

2025-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3783.00 · Current $1513.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers was  equipped with stair rail systems and handrails .  a)Break room: Stairs  with 13 risers used by employees to access a storage area did not have a stair rail system consisting of a top and mid rail on the open side, on or about 5/13/25.  b) Break room: Stairs with 13 risers used by employees to access a storage area did not have a handrail on the closed side of the stairs, on or about 5/13/25   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4729.00 · Current $1891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee used appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:   a) Facility: The employer failed to provide and require the use of goggles where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive chemicals that are used to clean equipment including , but not limited to, Zep FS Formula 10184, ZEP FS Formula 2761 and ZEP PROVISIONS NO-RINSE SANITIZER. On or about 5/13/2025   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.151(c):Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:  a) Facility: An eyewash station capable of providing 15 minutes of continuous flushing was not provided where employees used corrosive materials, including, Zep FS Formula 10184, SEP FS Formula 2761 and ZEP PROVISIONS NO-RINSE SANITIZER on or about 5/13/25.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-08-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3783.00 · Current $1513.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device prior to working on the machine or equipment.    a)Facility: The employer did not ensure that each authorized employee applied  a personal lock to a disconnect switch  when cleaning  equipment, such as, but not limited to , the VEMAG vacuum stuffer model HP25E, Seydelmann Wolf Grinder model AE 130/3 B, mixer model RS450, Karl Schnell emulsifier model 35289 and Vemag FSL211, on or about 5/13/25. .    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3783.00 · Current $1513.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.110(f)(6)(ii):Containers were not stored in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.  a) Outside the facility: Propane tanks were stored in near the parking lot and next to the  loading dock with no barriers or cage to protect from damage or unauthorized handling, on or about 05/13/25.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2025-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3783.00 · Current $1513.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.   a) Facility:  The employer failed to ensure that employees operating a TCM forklift model FCG25T7T and Raymond electrical pallet jacks received training that included a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and performance evaluation, on or about 5/13/25.   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

2025-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4729.00 · Current $1891.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1): The Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program that included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i).   a) Facility : The employer did not develop and implement a Hazard Communication program for chemicals handled by employees, including, but not limited to, Zep- FS Formula 10184, Zep FS Formula 2761 and ZEP PROVISIONS NO-RINSE SANITIZER, corrosive chemicals,  on or about 05/13/2025.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19

Issued

2025-07-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-10-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(1):Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a) Facility: The employer did not provide training to employees on the hazardous chemicals handled by employees, including, but not limited to, Zep- FS Formula 10184, Zep FS Formula 2761 and ZEP PROVISIONS NO-RINSE SANITIZER, corrosive chemicals,  on or about 05/13/2025.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19