OSHA Inspection: EVER BETTER EATING, INC

Issued

2023-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7925.00 · Current $3900.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.   Site- 31 Barnstead Road Pittsfield NH.  On or about  9/26/2022 the employer did not have a lock out tag out program that explained appropriate lock out tag out procedures and devices, to otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energization, start up or release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees. The employer was in the process of developing the program, however the program had not been implemented.

Issued

2023-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  (A) The periodic inspection shall be performed by an authorized employee other than the ones(s) utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected. (B) The periodic inspection shall be conducted to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified. (C) Where lockout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected. (D) Where tagout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized and affected employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected, and the elements set forth in paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of this section.  Location - Site  On or about 9/26/2022 the employer did not have an adequate Lockout Tagout program that would have included periodic inspections to identify and correct deviations or inadequacies of the plan, to prevent exposure of employees to safety hazards.

Issued

2023-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-04-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i): The employer did not provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program were understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls were acquired by employees.  Location- Site  29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):  The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.  (A) The periodic inspection shall be performed by an authorized employee other than the ones(s) utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected. (B) The periodic inspection shall be conducted to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified. (C) Where lockout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected. (D) Where tagout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized and affected employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected, and the elements set forth in paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of this section.  Location - Site On or about 9/26/2022 the employer did not have an adequate Lockout Tagout program that would have included periodic inspections to identify and correct deviations or inadequacies of the plan, to prevent exposure of employees to safety hazards.

Issued

2023-01-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-03-01 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.137(c)(2)(xii):  The employer did not certify that equipment has been tested in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (c)(2)(iv), (c)(2)(vii)(D), (c)(2)(viii), (c)(2)(ix), and (c)(2)(xi) of this section.  Location- Site  On or about 9/26/2022 the employer exposed employees to electrical safety hazards by not have safety gloves tested every six months. During the inspection a pair of 10 Novax Class 0 Type I gloves were observed to have a date of 01/2022 and these gloves should have been tested before 7/2022.