OSHA Inspection: ENDRES PROCESSING,LLC,ENDRES PROCESSING OHIO, LLC

Issued

Nov 30, 2009

Abate by

Dec 8, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,450 · Current $1,225 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2009

Abate by

Dec 8, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2009

Abate by

Dec 15, 2009

Penalty

Initial $4,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

Issued

Nov 30, 2009

Abate by

Dec 8, 2009

Penalty

Initial $4,000

Issued

Nov 30, 2009

Abate by

Dec 30, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,450 · Current $2,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 91309135

Issued

Nov 30, 2009

Abate by

Feb 2, 2010

Hazardous substances 91309135

Issued

Nov 30, 2009

Abate by

Dec 30, 2009

Penalty

Initial $63,000 · Current $59,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances M104G301M110M103M102

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did 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 were exposed
to the hazard(s) of fire and explosion in that: 1) sparks and embers were
allowed to enter the
product dryer causing fires and explosions; 2) burners used to heat the
product dryers were
located indoors and were a source of ignition for combustible dust that
settled on exposed hot
surfaces; and 3) on others surfaces adjacent to the burners, and effective
means were not used
to prevent the escape of dust from process equipment into the surrounding
environment:
a)Endres Processing Ohio, LLC; 7300 St. Hwy. 199; Upper Sandusky, Ohio
43351; On
or about June 2 2009, the employer did not ensure that the heating systems
for the
product dryers were indirect fired or were equipped with a means to
prevent sparks and
embers from entering process equipment where combustible and potentially
explosive
material was being dried.
b)Endres Processing Ohio, LLC; 7300 St. Hwy. 199; Upper Sandusky, Ohio
43351; On
or about June 2 2009, burners used to heat direct fired product dryers
provided potential
ignition sources(flames and hot surfaces) for the accumulated combustible
in the area.
c)Endres Processing Ohio, LLC; 7300 St. Hwy. 199; Upper Sandusky, Ohio
43351; On
or about June 2 2009, methods to control the release of combustible dust
were not
implemented.  The Roto-chopper leaks extensively releasing combustible
dust and
particulate into the processing area.  Accumulations of combustible dust
were measured
in excess of 3 inches and testing indicated that the material was a Class
II dust and
explosive.
d)Endres Processing Ohio, LLC; 7300 St. Hwy. 199; Upper Sandusky, Ohio
43351; On
or about June 2 2009, methods to control the release of  combustible dust
were not
implemented. The processing area contains a variety of processing
equipment, three
Rotex screens, a hammer mill, numerous belt conveyor transfer points, and
augers, all
of which release excessive combustible dust into the process area.  Tests
indicate that the
dust is explosive and, in some cases, a Class II material.
e)Endres Processing Ohio, LLC; 7300 St. Hwy. 199; Upper Sandusky, Ohio
43351; On
or about June 2 2009, methods to control the release of combustible dust
were not
implemented.  Dropping finished feed from the ceiling into the flat
storage area allowed
significant quantities of combustible dust to accumulate on horizontal
surfaces in that
area.  Accumulations of combustible dust were measured in excess of 3 feet
in some
areas and testing indicated that the material was explosive.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, some feasible means of abatement is to
comply with  National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 654 "Standard for the
Prevention
of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and
Handling of
Combustible Particulate Solids" (2006), including, but not limited to  a)
modify  the
heating system to a indirect in accordance with NFPA 654 (2006), Section
9.6.1., and
b)  locate the heating system outdoors or in a separate dust-free room or
building inaccordance with NFPA 654, 2006, Section  9.6.2.  Comply with
National Fire
Protection Agency (NFPA) 654 "Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust
Explosions
from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible
Particulate Solids"
(2006), including, but not limited to  locate the heating system outdoors
or in a separate
dust-free room or building in accordance with NFPA 654, 2006, Section
9.6.2.  Comply
with National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 61 - Standard for the
Prevention of Fires
and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2008
NFPA 61,
Chapter 10, Dust Control, 10.3 Dust Emissions, 10.3.1.  A method shall be
used to
prevent the escape of dust from process equipment into the surrounding
environment.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in
addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be
included with
your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited
to, evidence of the
purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of
abatement, or other
written records.

Issued

Nov 30, 2009

Abate by

Dec 2, 2009

Penalty

Initial $63,000 · Current $59,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances M110M102

Issued

Nov 30, 2009

Abate by

Dec 4, 2009

Penalty

Initial $63,000 · Current $6,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances G109M104M110M102