OSHA Inspection: CHEESE MERCHANTS OF AMERICA LLC

Issued

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8525.00 · Current $5000.00 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:     Fresh Production Department.  On or about November 12 through November 20, 2018, employees were exposed to injuries such as amputations and fractures from exposure to rotating parts and ingoing nip points on the following machines:       a)  Pac Tec Cup Filling Machine.  The moving chain conveyor on the machine was not guarded, exposing employees to getting caught on the chain and pulled into the machine.     b)  Packing Conveyor, Loma Co. Metal Detector, near floor level.  The sprocket and belt assembly for the metal detector was not guarded, exposing employees to getting caught in the ingoing nip point.     Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8525.00 · Current $4000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):     Fresh Production Department, Pac Tec Cup Filling Machine.  On or about November 12 through November 20, 2018 employees were exposed to amputation and laceration hazards from the downward motion of the sealer heads. There was no guarding to prevent employees from getting their hands and fingers caught in the points of operation.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).

Issued

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8525.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    Fresh Production Department, Pac Tec Cup Filling Machine.  On or about November 12 through November 20, 2018 employees were exposed to injuries such as amputations from unguarded sprocket wheels and chains while working at the exit end of the machine checking cup seals and affixing lids.    Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).