OSHA Inspection: CHER-MAKE SAUSAGE CO.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 or about 8/20/2015, guard doors were open for the Poly Clip machines #9 & #10 which provided nip point access for the operators while the machines were operating.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-09 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a)    On or about 8/20/2015, the Wilton 8" bench grinder in the maintnenance shop was missing a tongue guard.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1607.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a)    On or about 8/20/2015, There were unguarded 2" diameter shafts on the 1,000 lb. blender.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a)    On or about 8/20/2015, the belt and pulley were exposed for #9 & #10 poly clip machine.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-01-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3825.00 · Current $2678.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv): A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:      a)    On or about 8/20/2015, Outlets were suspended from the ceiling for supplying power to machines and equipment that were not designed for wet locations.

Issued

2015-09-25 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-10-05 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    a)    On or about 8/20/2015, A floor scrubber was found in a storage area without a ground pin on the electrical plug.