OSHA Inspection: MILLERCOORS LLC

Issued

Jul 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $27,500 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices:      a)  On or about February 20, 2013, the employer did not ensure that newly installed ammonia refrigeration piping and valves in the Cellar 13 quad 5 fermentation unit were adequately labeled in order to provide information to employees and minimize the potential for exposure to ammonia.  Specifically, the following deficiencies were observed on the fifth floor:    1.  Anhydrous ammonia lines were not marked with the identity of the refrigerant in the lines.    2.  Anhydrous ammonia lines were not marked to indicate the physical state of the refrigerant in the lines.    3.  Anhydrous ammonia lines were not marked to indicate the relative pressure of the refrigerant in the lines.    4.  Anhydrous ammonia lines were not marked to indicate the direction of flow of the refrigerant in the lines.    6.  Valves other than expansion valves were not marked to indicate their purpose.

Issued

Jul 11, 2013

Abate by

Dec 31, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.50(g): 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 emergency use:   a)       On or about February 7, 2013, contractor employees were potentially exposed to eye hazards while cutting refrigeration system piping without the use of an eyewash station in the immediate area.

Issued

Jul 11, 2013

Abate by

Aug 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(5):  Where employees were required to handle or use flammable liquids, gases, or toxic materials, instruction was not provided as to the safe handling and use of these materials and employees were not made aware of the specific requirements contained in subparts D, F, and other applicable subparts of this part:  a)       On or about February 7, 2013, contractor employees could not demonstrate that they were provided instruction in the safe handling and use of flammable liquids, gases or toxic materials.