OSHA Inspection: FRY FOODS, INC.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: 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 to employees in that employees were exposed to the potential hazard of exposure to high concentrations of anhydrous ammonia:    a.) On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the discharge from the two pressure safety relief valves of the Ammonia High Pressure Receiver (HPR) was not piped to a safe location.  The discharge from the valves was immediately above the HPR.     b.) On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the door from the Anhydrous Ammonia Machinery Room to the manufacturing facility, was not an approved self-closing, tight-fitting fire door which opened outward.  The door was not equipped with panic type hardware.      Note 1: Abatement certification and  documentation ARE required for this item

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,550 · Current $1,275 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.22(c): Cover(s) and/or guardrail(s) were not provided to protect personnel from the hazards of open pits:    a.) Re-circulator Pit for Tunnel Freezer:  On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the 53-inch deep pit that measured approximately 5 feet X 15 feet was equipped with a curb-like parapet of about 12-inches high. Guardrails were not provided and employees were exposed to the hazard of trips and falls.       Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railing(s) were not provided on the open side(s) of all fixed industrial stairway(s) and stair platform(s):    a.) Line #1 and #2 Topper:  On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the stairs that consisted of six steps and measured 23 inches wide was not equipped with railings (mid rail and top rail) on the left side and was missing mid rail on the right side.  Employees were exposed to the hazard of falling.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In the workplace, where respirators were necessary to protect the health of the employee and were required by the employer, the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures:    a.) At the facility, anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system:  On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto,  employees servicing and maintaining the anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system were required to use full face piece respirators.  A respiratory protection program was not available.      Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employees ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace:    a.) At the facility: On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees servicing and maintaining the anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system were using full face piece respirators without being medically evaluated for respirator use.     Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): The employer did not ensure that an employee using a tight-fitting facepiece respirator was fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator, whenever a different respirator facepiece (size, style, model or make) was used, and at least annually thereafter:    a.) At the facility: On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees servicing and maintaining the anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system were using full face piece respirators without being fit tested prior to use.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

Apr 10, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(iii):  Self-contained breathing apparatus were not inspected monthly:    a.) At the facility: On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the two self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), designated for emergency use, were not inspected on a monthly basis.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:     a.) At the processing facility: On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees serviced and maintained conveyors, augers, trimmers, extruders and other production machines and equipment without specific lockout/tagout procedures.     b.) At the anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system: On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, employees serviced and maintained compressors, pumps and other refrigeration machines and equipment without specific lockout/tagout procedures.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $1,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate use:    a.) Anhydrous Ammonia Machinery Room:  On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, readily available eyes wash and body shower facility located external to the machinery room was not provided.  Maintenance employees were potentially exposed to anhydrous ammonia.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,125 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 ingoing nip point:    a.) Metal Detecting Conveyor:  On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the return belt and roller next to the platform were not equipped with a barrier guard to protect employees from being caught in the ingoing nip point between the belt and the roller.     Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv):    a.) Extruder Line #3: On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the fly wheel to the mechanical actuator was not enclosed or equipped with a safety barrier guard to protect employees from hazards caused by inadvertent contact with the rotating wheel.     b.) Extruder Line #4: On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the fly wheel to the mechanical actuator was not enclosed or equipped with a safety barrier guard to protect employees from hazards caused by inadvertent contact with the rotating wheel.     Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(b)(2): Crank(s) or connecting rod(s) exposed to contact were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o) or by guardrail(s) as described in CFR 1910.219(o)(5):    a.) Extruder Line #3:  On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, connecting rods to the mechanical actuator were not enclosed or equipped with a safety barrier guard to protect employees from hazards caused by inadvertent contact.     b.) Extruder Line #4:  On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, connecting rods to the mechanical actuator were not enclosed or equipped with a safety barrier guard to protect employees from hazards caused by inadvertent contact.     Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): Exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    a.) Line No. 3 Topper Conveyor:  On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a 5-inch section of exposed shaft on the auger conveyor was not enclosed or guarded to prevent inadvertent physical contact with the rotating shaft.     b.) Raw Breaded Line, Line #2 Inspection Table:  On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, a 3.5-inch section of the rotating conveyor shaft was not enclosed or guarded to prevent inadvertent physical contact with the shaft.     Note: Abatement certification is required for this item.

Issued

Mar 15, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10): Precautions were not taken to prevent damage to LP gas system(s) from vehicular traffic:    a.) At the yard, outside the facility: On or about February 11, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the propane tank was used to refill fuel containers for forklifts.  The area behind the propane tank was occasionally used as a driveway.  The backside of the propane tank was not protected by a crash barrier.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.