OSHA Inspection: GRASSO FOODS INC

Issued

2025-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6620.00 · Current $3700.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i):Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a) Receiving area: The employer did not ensure that employees checking the hoppers were protected from falling, while standing on a platform approximately 56" above the ground below to check the hopper. Observed on or about 10/30/24.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.23(d)(4):29 CFR 1910.23(d)(4): The employer did not ensure that the side rails of through or sidestep ladders extended at least 42 inches (1.1 m) above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder.   a) Receiving Area: The employer did not ensure the fixed ladder used to access the hopper had the side rails extend at least 42 inches above the top of the access level. Observed on or about 10/30/24.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-01-27 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $4635.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(a)(3):Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Loading Dock: The fire exit door was obstructed by a pallet of boxes directly in front of the door. Observed on or about 10/24/24.

Issued

2025-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2780.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.303(b)(2):Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:  a) Break Room: Extension cords were plugged into surge protectors, which were then used to plug in equipment such as but not limited to, microwaves and phone chargers. Observed on or about 10/24/24.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4965.00 · Current $2787.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:  a) Break Room: Extension cords were used as permanent wiring for equipment such as but not limited to Microwaves and Refrigerators. Observed on or about 10/24/24.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-02-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C):Flexible cords and cables were used where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings.  a)Break Room: An extension cord was run from an outlet in a storage room, under the door, to the breakroom, where it was plugged into a refrigerator. Observed on or about 10/24/24.   NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

2025-01-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-03-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  a)Production Floor: The employer did not conduct annual audits of the energy control procedure. Observed on or about 10/24/24.  NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.