OSHA Inspection: KOCH FOODS OF ALABAMA, LLC

Issued

Sep 29, 2011

Abate by

Oct 26, 2011

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): The employer did not develop and implement a
written emergency
response plan to handle anticipated emergencies prior to the commencement
of emergency
response operations, involving uncontrolled anhydrous ammonia leaks, that
was available for
inspection and copying by employees, their representatives and OSHA
personnel:
a)Roof of the Debone plant: On or about June 4, 2011, the employer failed
to
develop and implement a written emergency response plan in accordance with
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2) for maintenance personnel required to respond and
control anhydrous ammonia releases.  Refrigeration technicians responded
to a
rooftop anhydrous ammonia leak with an unknown atmospheric concentration,
potentially IDLH, without an established plan and the availability and use
of
self-contained breathing apparatus.