OSHA Inspection: WELLS DAIRY, INC.

Issued

Oct 23, 2006

Abate by

Nov 10, 2006

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
Wells Dairy, Inc., 7006 J St., Omaha, NE 68117: The employer did not
furnish
employment and a place of employment that was free from recognized hazards
that were
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:
Employees were
exposed to burn hazards from the batching process.
On or about 09/20/06, employee(s) connecting pipes from a tank containing
hot milk
mixture to another pipeline was burned because an open valve allowed
liquid as hot as
180 degrees to gush out.
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to control the
hazards are to:
1. Require disconnect of valve activation hose prior to making connection.
2. Require visual verification of valve position by checking computer
panel.
3.Establish, clearly communicate and strictly enforce a work policy that
prohibits
an employees from connecting the pipe to the main pipeline before that
product is ready to be transported.
4. Describe potential hazard in employee training.
Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this
violation. The documentation should include
written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring
results, and photographs or videos which
you believe will be helpful. The abatement certification sheet is enclosed
with the citations.ion