PORT WENTWORTH, GA —
OSHA Inspection: IMPERIAL SUGAR COMPANY; IMPERIAL-SAVANNAH, L.P.
Accident-driven inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an accident-driven safety inspection of IMPERIAL SUGAR COMPANY; IMPERIAL-SAVANNAH, L.P. in 201 OXNARD DRIVE, PORT WENTWORTH, GA 31407 (NAICS 311312). OSHA activity number 310988712.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- IMPERIAL SUGAR COMPANY; IMPERIAL-SAVANNAH, L.P.
- Site address
- 201 OXNARD DRIVE
- City
- PORT WENTWORTH
- State
- GA
- ZIP
- 31407
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 9, SUGAR LAND, TX 77487
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Accident-driven (A)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311312
- SIC code (legacy)
- 2062
- Employees
- 450
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
151 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to the hazard(s) of being struck by falling equipment and/or materials: a.Bulk Sugar Building, 4th floor North wall - On or about 02/07/2008, employees operated a two-ton air operated hoist to lift materials and/or equipment that was not equipped with a throat latch to prevent detachment of the load and rigging from the hook, exposing employees to being struck-by a falling suspended load. b.Centrifugal area of Affination Station - On or about 02/07/2008, employees operated an electric hoist to lift materials and/or equipment that was not equipped with a throat latch to prevent the load and the rigging to prevent detachment of the load and rigging from the hook, exposing employees to being struck-by a falling suspended load. c.Motor Room - On or about 02/07/2008, employees operated a 2-ton C & M crane hoist to lift materials and/or equipment that was not equipped with a throat latch to prevent detachment of the load and rigging from the hook, exposing employees to being struck-by a falling suspended load. One feasible means of abatement would be to ensure that each of the hoist hooks used at the facility have throat latches, as referenced in ANSI B30.16-1973, Chapter 16-2 Electric Powered Hoists; section 16-2.1.2.10 d. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to prevent the hazards described in instances a through c, above.h
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to the hazard(s) of fire and/or explosion: a.Warehouse #6 - On or about 02/07/2008, a dust collector (COLBD01) was installed inside Warehouse #6, exposing employees to fire and/or explosion hazards. The explosion relief venting of the collector was also directed into a walkway used by employees. One feasible means of abatement would be to locate the dust collector outside or install ductwork to safely vent internal gases resulting from a deflagration to the outside, as referenced by NFPA 61 2008 & 2002: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, Chapter 10.4.3 and Chapter 10.4.2. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to prevent the hazards described in instance a, above.ce
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
General-duty citation text
P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to the hazard(s) of a high pressure or steam release: a.Boiler "D" - On or about 02/07/2008, the employer did not establish, communicate, and implement written operations and maintenance procedures and did not perform and document condition assessment activities of power piping to assure the safe operation of "boiler external piping" inside of the plant. One feasible means of abatement would be to establish, communicate, and implement written operations and maintenance procedures and establish, perform, and document a program of condition assessment activities of all power piping, as referenced in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code for Pressure Piping, Standard B31.1- 2007 Power Piping, Appendix IV Corrosion Control for ASME B31.1 Power Piping Systems, Section 5.2 Systems, Components Susceptible to Erosion/Corrosion (E/C) and ASME Code for Pressure Piping, Standard B31.1-2007 Power Piping, Appendix IV Corrosion Control for ASME B31.1 Power Piping Systems, Section 5.3 Methods of Detection. See also recommendations for an Effective Flow-Accelerated Corrosion Program produced by the Electric Power Research Institute in November 1996 and revised in May of 2006. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to prevent the hazards described in instance a, above.ce
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
E200
General-duty citation text
P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to the hazard(s) of being struck-by flying material resulting from an explosion: a.South Packaging House, 4th Floor, West side - Masonry was used for the construction of exterior walls of the Powder Mill Room, exposing employees on or about 02/07/2008 to struck-by hazards from an explosion. The area is considered to be classified as Class II, Group G, Division 1 under 29 CFR 1910.307 and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. One feasible means of abatement would be to construct the new powdered sugar production area with non-masonry materials and with explosion venting, designed to relieve pressure and gases resulting from an internal overpressurization, as referenced by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 61, Chapter 4, Construction Requirements, paragraph 4.1.4. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to prevent the hazards described in instance a, above.ce
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
E200
General-duty citation text
P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to the hazard(s) of explosion and fire: a.Top of Silos 1, 2, & 3 (9th floor) and Bottom of Silo (tunnel) - On or about 02/07/2008, bulk material steel conveyor belts on the top and bottom of the silos that convey granulated sugar were not equipped with bearing temperature, belt alignment, and vibration detection monitors at the head and tail pulleys to shut down equipment and/or notify the operator before the initiation of a fire and/or explosion, exposing employees to explosion and fire hazards. b.South Packing House & Bosch Packing House - On or about 02/07/2008, inside legs (bucket elevators) used to convey granulated sugar were not equipped with bearing temperature, belt alignment, and vibration detection monitors at the head and tail pulleys to shut down equipment and/or notify the operator before the initiation of a fire and/or explosion, exposing employees to explosion and fire hazards. One feasible means of abatement is to install bearing temperature, belt alignment, and vibration detection monitors at the head and tail pulleys of all steel belt conveyors and inside legs (bucket elevators), as referenced in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 61, 2008 & 2002, Chapter 7.3. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to prevent the hazards described in instances a and b, above.ces
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.22 B01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.23 D01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.24 E
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.24 F
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.24 H
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.27 B01 II
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.27 C02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.27 C04
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.27 D02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.36 B02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $7000.00
- — Z (S) $7000.00
1910.36 D01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $7000.00
- — Z (S) $7000.00
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $7000.00
- — Z (S) $7000.00
1910.37 B01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Dec 31, 2010
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $7000.00
- — Z (S) $7000.00
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $7000.00
- — Z (S) $7000.00
1910.68 B08 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.68 B08 III
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.68 B12
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.68 C06 IV
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.68 C07 IIB
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.157 E03
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 C02 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.219 C04 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.243 C01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.254 D09 III
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.303 B07 IV
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.303 F01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.303 F02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.303 G02 IA
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.303 G02 III
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.305 B02 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.305 I02 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1910.305 J02 VII
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.334 A02 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.1025 D02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
1591
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1910.1025 H01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
1591
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1025 H02 II
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1025 L01 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
1591
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1917.26 D04
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1917.26 D07
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (S)
- — Z (S)
1917.26 F
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1917.48 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
1917.48 F
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1917.111 D
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1917.112 E02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $3,500
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $3500.00
- — Z (S) $3500.00
1917.151 B01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (S) $5000.00
- — Z (S) $5000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
General-duty citation text
P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to the hazard(s) of explosion and fire: a.South & Bosch Packing Houses - On or about 02/07/2008, a LP fuel operated "Tenant" 7400 floor scrubber machine, which was not rated for hazardous locations, was being operated on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors where combustible sugar dust was present. One feasible means of abatement would be to utilize floor scrubbers designed for use in hazardous locations, as referenced by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 61 "Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities," 2008 & 2002 Edition, Chapter 13.5. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to ensure that only scrubbers designed for use in hazardous locations are operated in hazardous locations.
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
General-duty citation text
P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of the propagation of a fire, deflagration, and/or explosion outside the area of the initial fire, deflagration, and/or explosion which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a.South Packing House & Bosch Packing House - On or about 02/07/2008, bucket elevator legs ("legs") or portions of legs that were located inside were not equipped with explosion relief venting to prevent secondary dust explosions and/or rupture of the elevator housing. b.South Packaging House; Bosch Packing House; Production Hummer Room (5th floor); 4th floor of Bulk Sugar Building; Powder Mill Room (4th floor South Packing House); and Top of Silos #1, #2, & #3 (9th Floor) - On or about 02/07/2008, rooms, buildings, or other enclosures were not provided with explosion relief venting distributed over the exterior walls and roof to prevent structural failures in the event of a dust explosion. c.Screw augers ("scrolls") transferring sugar from the 4th floor South Packing House to 4th floor Bulk Sugar Station and scrolls transporting sugar from 4th floor Bulk Station to "J-Bin" - On or about 02/07/2008, screw conveyors were not equipped with deflagration prevention devices such as, but not limited to deflagration/explosion relief venting, containment, isolation, or suppression to prevent the continued propagation of a flame front and overpressure into adjacent buildings/structures or areas and/or rupture of the equipment. d.South Packing House, 4th floor Powder Mill Room - On or about 02/07/2008, pulverizers and atomizers were not equipped with explosion prevention devices such as, but not limited to deflagration/explosion relief venting, containment, isolation, or suppression to prevent the continued propagation of a flame front and overpressure into adjacent buildings/structures/areas and/or rupture of the equipment. One feasible means of abatement would be to design and install appropriate deflagration/explosion protection systems for all sugar conveyance and processing equipment, as referenced in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 61, 2008 & 2002 edition, Chapter 4, Construction Requirements, paragraph 4.1.2; Chapter 6, Ventilation and Venting, paragraphs 6.2.1 and 6.3.1; and Chapter 7, Equipment, paragraph 7.4.3.3. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to ensure that appropriate explosion relief venting, deflagration devices and explosion prevention devices are installed.
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
General-duty citation text
P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of the escape of combustible sugar dust from equipment and its suspension in work areas, increasing the risk of fire, deflagration, and/or explosion which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a.South Packing House - On or about 02/07/2008, the employer did not provide adequate maintenance and design of dust collector systems, creating insufficient air aspiration, low duct velocities, and blocked ducts. The flow rate of the fans was measured to be operating at 50or less of the design capacity. The unintended dust in the ducts as a result of these deficiencies contributed to fuel load and supported secondary explosions. One feasible means of abatement would be to have future dust collection systems designed by a professional engineer and to establish and follow prescribed maintenance protocol, as referenced in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 61, 2008 & 2002 edition, Chapter 10, Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.1.3 and the 2006 International Mechanical Code: Section 510.5, to ensure that such dust collection systems operate at peak efficiency. b.South & Bosch Packing Houses and Bulk Sugar Building - On or about 02/07/2008, the employer did not provide adequate sealing of screw auger (scroll) covers and observation doors to prevent the escape of dust into the surrounding environment. In addition, all screw augers were not equipped with devices to shut off sugar flow in the event of mechanical failure or overflow of downstream equipment, exposing employees to explosion and fire hazards. One feasible means of abatement would be to establish written procedures, and communicate and implement such procedures for the sealing and replacement of screw auger covers and to install devices to shut off sugar flow, as referenced in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 61: 2008 & 2002 edition, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, Chapter 7, Equipment, Paragraph 7.3.3, to ensure that any and all screw augers are properly sealed to prevent the escape of dust. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to ensure that screw augers are properly installed and sealed to prevent the escape of dust, and to ensure that dust collection systems operate at peak efficiency.
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.22 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $15,600 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $15600.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.23 A08
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $15,600 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $15600.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.23 A09
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.23 C03
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $15,600 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $15600.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.23 E01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $15,600 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $15600.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.178 C02 VII
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.178 C02 VII
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.178 C02 VII
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.178 C02 VII
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.178 C02 VII
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $15,600 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $15600.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.219 E03 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (W)
- — Z (W)
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $70,000
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $70000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.307 C
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
- Penalty
- Initial $70,000 · Current $40,000 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — F (W) $40000.00
- — Z (W) $70000.00
1910.146 C02
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.147 C06 II
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.1200 F05 I
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
1917.111 B
- Issued
- Jul 25, 2008
- Abate by
- Aug 4, 2008
Recent events (2)
- — F (O)
- — Z (O)
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