| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2022-04-01
|
| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
|
| Case Closed |
2022-10-25
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1925565 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1880928 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 II B |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-28 |
| Current Penalty |
7258.55 |
| Initial Penalty |
11167.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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. a) On or about April 01, 2022 at 9025 N. Atlantic Ave., employees were exposed to caught in between and amputation hazards when the employer did not have clear and specific procedures for shutting down, isolating, blocking or securing a Hughes Equipment food sorting machine while it was being cleaned. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-28 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-10-11 |
| Current Penalty |
7258.55 |
| Initial Penalty |
11167.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) On July 27, 2022 at 9025 N. Atlantic Ave, employees were exposed to caught in between and crushing hazards when an employee was injured while operating a bagging machine. When reaching into the point of operation to reposition a bag the employee got the right thumb caught in the machine and there was not a guard or method to prevent injury. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100304 F01 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2022-09-28 |
| Current Penalty |
7258.55 |
| Initial Penalty |
11167.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-10-19 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv):Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel: a) On or about April 01, 2022 at N. Atlantic Ave in the warehouse area, employee was exposed to caught in between hazard when a 600 volt breaker panel switch was not made accessible to each employee due to the switch and panel being wrapped in plastic to prevent water from entering it in case of equipment shut down is needed. |
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2020-06-30
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT
|
| Case Closed |
2020-10-08
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1610584 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1481525 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
| Type |
Inspection |
| Activity Nr |
1481530 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 B02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-25 |
| Current Penalty |
4048.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-22 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
9 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): The exits in the area were not marked with a sign reading "Exit": a. On or about June 30, 2020, in the frozen food processing area in warehouse 9026 Herring, the exit routes for employees working inside were not identified with a sign reading EXIT, thus exposing employees to hazards, including but limited to, smoke inhalation. b. On or about June 30, 2020, in the frozen food processing area in warehouse 9026 Herring, the exit route for forklift operators working inside were not identified with a sign reading EXIT, thus exposing employees to hazards, including but limited to, smoke inhalation. |
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| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L04 II A |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-25 |
| Current Penalty |
3238.8 |
| Initial Penalty |
5398.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-22 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
8 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(A): Refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the operator that has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner: a. On or about May 27, 2020, an employee operating a forklift, in the frozen food processing area, was not aware of their surroundings and damage the ceiling tiles when the mast of the forklift was raised too high, thus exposing employees to struck by hazards. b. On or about June 7, 2020, an employee, in the frozen food processing area, was operating a forklift in an unsafe manner, in that, a cargo strap was rigged below the forks, using knots in the strap, while lifting a section of the cluster brake and while an employee was standing under the load. |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 M02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
Employee(s) were not kept clear of load(s) suspended, or about to be lifted by sling(s): a. On or about June 7, 2020, an employee, in the frozen food processing area, was working under a load supported by a forklift and a cargo strap. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100184 C02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-25 |
| Current Penalty |
4048.2 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(2): Slings were shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift devices: a. On or about June 7, 2020, in the frozen food processing area, an employee operating a forklift was using a cargo strap, with knots in it, to shorten the length of the cargo strap. The forklift was lifting a section of the cluster brake and an employee was working directly below the suspended load, thus exposing the employee to laceration, amputation and other hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100184 C06 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-25 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(6): Slings were not securely attached to their loads: a. On or about June 7, 2020, in the frozen food processing area, an employee operating a forklift was using a cargo strap as a sling to lift and suspend a section of the cluster brake. The cargo strap was rigged below the forks using knots and the strap was wrapped around the cluster brake but not physically attached to the load. An employee was working directly below the suspended load, thus exposing the employee to laceration, amputation and other hazards. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-08-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-09-21 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-09-22 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard was introduced into their work area: a. On or about June 30, 2020, employees working in the frozen food processing area were not provided Hazardous Communication training prior to the employees handling and using chemicals including but not limited to Quorum Clear V and Quorum Yellow VP, thus exposing employees to hazards including but limited to skin, eye, and respiratory irritations. |
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