OSHA Inspection: MCKEEFE VENTURES LLC

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to overpressuring/explosion and ammonia hazards:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011 and at times prior the employer operated an ammonia refrigeration system using pressure relief vessels that were not inspected or tested within the last five years.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to overpressuring/explosion and ammonia hazards:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011 and at times prior, the employer operated an ammonia refrigeration system that had operating valves that were in accessible in that the pressure gages and valve stems/wheels were broken and/or missing.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to overpressuring/explosion and ammonia hazards:     a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, the employer operated an ammonia refrigeration system without developing or utilizing any procedures for normal operations and emergency shutdown situations.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):  All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to slip,trip, and fall hazards from working in the shop area which was not kept in a sanitary condition.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3300.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not adequately evaluate the hazards present in the compressor, shop, and kitchen areas and the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) employees would be required to wear to mitigate the hazard.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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29 CFR 1910.136(a):  The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to rolling hazards from moving kettles and food trays without proper foot protection in the kitchen area.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):  The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not develop a lock out tag out program for employees peforming maintenance activities on equipment in the kitchen, production, and compressor areas.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B):  Refresher training in relevant topics was not provided to the operator when the operator had been involved in an accident or near-miss incident:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not perform refresher training for an operator of a forklift that was involved in a incident that resulted in an employee injury.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):  Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in/amputation hazards from loading meat into a cooker that has a rotating auger in operation during loading.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1980.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii):  The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical and fire hazards from placing storage racks and other materials directly in front of electrical panels.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):  Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:     a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from working near uncovered electrical boxes in the following locations:     1.  Electrical plug outlets with broken covers in the cafeteria area.   2.  High pressure safety switch with duct tape as a cover in the compressor area.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2640.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii):  Pull and junction boxes used on systems rated over 600 volts, nominal, were not closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from working near electrical cabinets that cannot be completely closed in the boiler area.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1980.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii):  Flexible cords and cables were used for purposes prohibited by subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this paragraph:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from using flexible wiring to power permanent pieces of equipment for the ammonia refrigeration system.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(2)(iv):  A receptacle installed in a wet or damp location was not suitable for the location:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from using an unprotected electrical outlet in a wet location in the kitchen area.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a):  Safety-related work practices were not employed to prevent electric shock or other injuries resulting from either direct or indirect electrical contacts, when work was performed near or on equipment or circuits which were or could be energized:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were not trained on proper lock out tag out procedures for deenergizing equipment prior to performing maintenance activities.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i):  The employer did not make a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) of 29 CFR 1910.333 available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not establish and maintain procedures for deenergizing electrical circuits prior to performing maintenance activities.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(a)(1): Live parts to which an employee may be exposed shall be deenergized before the employee works on or near them:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrocution hazards from installing the new flood light security system, located above the entrance to the facility, without de-energizing the circuit prior to installation.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.333(c)(2):  Qualified persons were not capable of working safely on energized circuits and were not familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, unqualified employees performed work on an energized electrical circuit that supplied power to the lighting on the front of the facility.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(4): Portable electric equipment and flexible cords used in highly conductive work locations (such a those inundated with water or other conductive liquids), or in job locations where employees are likely to contact water or conductive liquids, were not approved for use in those locations:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards from using an ungrounded fan in a wet area of the compressor room.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i):  Employees working in areas where there were potential electrical hazards were not provided with electrical protective equipment that was appropriate for the specific parts of the body that needed to be protected and for the work being performed:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrocution hazards from working on energized 240-volt and 480-volt open electrical panels in the compressor area without any personal protective equipment.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(2)(ii):  When normally enclosed live parts were exposed for maintenance or repair, they were not guarded to protect unqualified persons from contact with the live parts:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, unqualified employees were exposed to electrocution hazards from several live 240 and 480 volt electrical panels that were left open in the compressor area.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-01-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1):  A written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures was not established and implemented at the workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, the employer had not established and implemented a written respiratory protection program that is complaint with the elements identified in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i)-(ix).    McKeefe Ventures LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722761 citation 1 item 5 issued on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 20094 E. Hwy 50, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7920.00 · Current $4500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.176(b):  Material stored in tiers was not stacked, blocked, interlocked or limited in height so that it was stable and secure against sliding and collapse:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to struck by and crushing hazards in that , the materials stored on pallets and racks in the freezer and shop areas were not stable.    McKeefe Ventures LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.176(b) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722761 citation 1 item 6 issued on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 20094 E. Hwy 50, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3960.00 · Current $2500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7):  Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to injuries in that, the powered industrial trucks had not been examined prior to being put into service.    McKeefe Ventures LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722761 citation 1 item 7b issued on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 20094 E. Hwy 50, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-11-30 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5280.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in and projectile hazards in that, the adjustable tongue on the bench grinder was not adjusted to a maximum opening of one-fourth inch.    McKeefe Ventures LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722761 citation 1 item 8b issued on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 20094 E. Hwy 50, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9240.00 · Current $5500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):  Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards from unguarded pulleys in the following locations:         1)  Compressor area, compressor #1 motor was missing the back side of the yellow guard.       2)  Compressor area, compressor #2 motor was missing the lower section of the red guard.       3)  Hallway outside freezer area, charge pump motor's guard was damaged, exposing the pulley.    McKeefe Ventures LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722761 citation 1 item 9a issued on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 20094 E. Hwy 50, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):  Horizontal belts which had both runs seven (7) feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards from unguarded belts in the following locations:       1)  Compressor area, compressor #1 motor was missing the back side of the yellow   guard.       2)  Compressor area, compressor #2 motor was missing the lower section of the red guard.       3)  Hallway outside freezer area, charge pump motor's guard was damaged, exposing the belt.    McKeefe Ventures LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722761 citation 1 item 9b issued on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 20094 E. Hwy 50, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6600.00 · Current $3500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):  Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a non combustible barrier at least 5 feet high having a fire resistance rating of at least one-half hour:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fire hazards in that,  the employer stored the oxygen and acetylene cylinders next to each other on a fork lift operated platform that was being used throughout the facility.    McKeefe Ventures LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722761 citation 1 item 10 issued on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 20094 E. Hwy 50, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7920.00 · Current $4500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):  Openings through which conductors enter boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards in that, a 240 volt electrical panel, in the shop area, had a knockout blank removed exposing internal wiring.      McKeefe Ventures LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection 313722761 citation 1 item 11 issued on December 16, 2010, with respect to a workplace located at 20094 E. Hwy 50, Rocky Ford, CO 81067.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $660.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1):  A log of all recordable work-related injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300 or equivalent), was not completed in the detail as required by the regulation:     a)  The OSHA 300 log for 2010 was inadequate in that it was did not have detailed information.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.32(b)(4):  The annual summary of injuries and illnesses (OSHA 300A form) was not signed by the highest ranking company executive:        a)  The OSHA 300A form for 2010 was not signed and certified by the highest ranking executive on site.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $660.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.33(a):  The the OSHA 300 Log, the privacy case list (if one exists), the annual summary, and the OSHA 301 Incident Report forms was not retained for five (5) years following the end of the calendar year that these records cover:    a) The employer did not retain the OSHA 300 log and 300A summary for 2009 and 2008 and also did not keep up a OSHA 300 log for 2011.

Issued

2011-11-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-12-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $660.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):  Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    a)  On or about June 2, 2011, and at times prior, the employer did not perform an annual maintenance test on fire extinguishers placed throughout the facility.