OSHA Inspection: HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,676 · Current $9,267 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment.  a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - Small Ammonia Room (New System) - On or about October 11, 2023, employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of the anhydrous ammonia system in the "new engine room" were not wearing eye protection, employees were exposed to a chemical eye irritant.  b) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - Old System Ammonia Room - On or about October 11, 2023, employees engaged in the operation and maintenance of the anhydrous ammonia system in the "old engine room" were not wearing eye protection, employees were exposed to a chemical eye irritant.  c) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - Chemical Storage Room - On or about October 25, 2023, employees were exposed to chemicals such as sodium hydroxide and sodium hypochlorite while dispensing the chemicals from the large Iso-totes into smaller buckets for cleaning and sanitation without wearing protective eye equipment.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $12,676 · Current $9,267 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.138(a): The employer did not select and require employee(s) to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands were exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasion; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes.  a)  3008 Penns Valley Road, Centre Hall, PA; Celery Line - On or about November 11, 2023, the employer did not select and require employees to wear gloves appropriate to change out the dicing blade(s) at the Celery Line.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $10,140 · Current $7,466 Reduced

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29 CFR  1910.134(c)(3): The employer did not designate a program administrator who was qualified by appropriate training or experience to administer or oversee the respiratory protection program and to conduct the required evaluations of program effectiveness.   a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about October 25, 2023, a qualified program administrator was not identified to oversee the respiratory protection program.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(f)(6): Qualitative fit tests were performed on negative pressure air-purifying respirators when the required fit factor was greater than 100.  a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about October 25, 2023, employees wore the MSA Advantage 3200 Full-Face Air Purifying Respirator to change oil on the ammonia system and were only provided with a qualitative fit test for a respirator that has a fit factor of 500.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(i)(4)(ii): Cylinders of purchased breathing air did not have a certificate of analysis from the supplier stating that the breathing air met the requirements for Grade D breathing air.  a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about November 21, 2023, the employer did not maintain the certificate of analysis from the supplier of breathing air that states the air met Grade D breathing air requirements.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,604 · Current $4,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(i):  Places of employment were not kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allowed:  a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828, wastewater pumphouse break area - Rodent feces and dead insects were located in and around the microwave, refrigerator, and food storage area which are used by the employees. The employer did not maintained a housekeeping program to clean these areas when they were contaminated.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.141(a)(5): Enclosed workplaces were not so constructed, equipped, and maintained as to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, or other vermin, and a continuing and effective extermination program was not instituted where their presence was detected.  a)  3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828, wastewater pumphouse break area - Rodent feces were located in and around the microwave, refrigerator, and food storage area which are used by the employees. The employer did not have an effective vermin control program to prevent the entrance and harborage of rodents and insects.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $7,604 · Current $5,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met.  a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about October 25, 2023, the employer had developed a written hazard communication program, however the program did not include elements including, but not limited to:  - Description of labeling system(s) used; and - Training elements required by 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) through (h)(3).   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the information specified under paragraphs (f)(6)(i) through (ii) of this section.  a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about October 25, 2023, a 55-gallon drum in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Grit Screening House was filled with an unknown water treatment chemical, and was not labeled, tagged, or marked to identify the material in the container.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3)(ii): Employee training did not include the physical and health hazards of the chemicals in the work area:   a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about October 25, 2023, employees in the Crop Department were using chemicals such as spray paint, motor oil, chain lubricant, antifreeze, lubricants, and parts cleaners and were not trained on the hazards associated with chemicals at the time of their initial assignment or when new hazards were introduced into the work area.  b) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about October 25, 2023, employees in the Wastewater Treatment Plant were using chemicals such as magnesium phosphorus and lime powder and were not trained on the hazards associated with chemicals at the time of their initial assignment or when new hazards were introduced into the work area.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR  1910.95(m)(3)(ii): The employer did not retain audiometric test records for the duration of the affected employee's employment as required by 29 CFR 1910.95(m):  a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about November 21, 2023, employees were exposed to noise that exceeded the 8-hour time weighted average of 85 decibels, and the employer did not maintain the audiometric testing records for employees receiving audiometric testing in 2022.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Apr 10, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.1026(d)(1): The employer with a workplace or work operation covered by this standard did not determine the 8-hour time-weighted average exposure for each employee exposed to chromium (VI).  a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about October 25, 2023, the employer has not determined employee exposure to chromium VI during welding operations to repair damaged stainless-steel equipment.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 29, 2024

Abate by

Aug 1, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,534 · Current $2,534

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29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent.    a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about September 2, 2023, an employee injured their left knee on a piece of equipment after falling from a catwalk resulting in work restrictions. The employer did not record the workplace injury on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2023 provided on October 11, 2023.  b) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about October 13, 2023, an employee was injured when a pallet was lowered onto the employee's left foot resulting in days away from work. The employer did not record the workplace injury on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent for the calendar year 2023 provided on January 29, 2024.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

Feb 29, 2024

Penalty

Initial $2,534 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1904.7(b)(3): When an injury or illness involved one or more days away from work, the employer did not record the injury or illness on the OSHA 300 Log with a check mark in the space for cases involving days away and an entry of the number of calendar days away from work in the number of days away column.    a) 3008 Penns Valley Pike, Centre Hall, PA 16828 - On or about October 25, 2023, an employee tripped on the stairs and suffered a fractured wrist (Case #HFCH20-2300012) resulting in days away from work and the 2023 OSHA Form 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses did not include a check mark in Column H for days away and did not include the number of days away in Column L.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.