OSHA Inspection: ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC. HOUSTON BREWERY

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii):  The employer did not document that the equipment in the process complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices:     The employer does not ensure it documented that equipment in the process complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).      Instance a.  The violation occurred in the Powerhouse on or about February 25, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure an ammonia detector was installed in the engine room in accordance with RAGAGEP such as ASHRAE 15 - 1994.  This condition exposed employees to the hazards of fire, explosions, or the inhalation of ammonia vapors.      Instance b.  The violation occurred in the Powerhouse on or about February 25, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure remote emergency shutdown of the equipment was provided immediately outside the entrance to the machinery room in accordance with RAGAGEP such as ASHRAE 15 - 1994. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of fire, explosions, or the inhalation of ammonia vapors.   Instance c.  The violation occurred in the Powerhouse on or about February 25, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure emergency mechanical ventilation system(s) was activated by an ammonia detector; OR ran continuously and provided with an alarm to detect failure or shutdown of the system in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE-15 - 1994. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of fire, explosions, or the inhalation of ammonia vapors.   Instance d.  The violation occurred in the Powerhouse on or about February 25, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure that combustion air for the boiler(s) was not from the room where the ammonia refrigerant was used; OR an ammonia detector was installed that would automatically shutdown the combustion process (boiler) in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE-15 - 1994. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of fire, explosions, or the inhalation of ammonia vapors.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure it documented that equipment in the process complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(v):  The process hazard analysis did not address facility siting.        The employer does not ensure the process hazard analysis addressed facility siting.      The violation occurred in the Powerhouse on or about February 25, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure the initial, and re-validation of the process hazard analysis addressed the siting of the control room and maintenance facilities within the ammonia refrigeration engine room.  This condition exposed employees to the hazards of fire, explosions, or the inhalation of ammonia vapors.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure the process hazard analysis addressed facility siting.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(6): The employer did not update and revalidate by a team meeting the requirements in paragraph (e)(4) of this section, to assure that the process hazard analysis is consistent with the current process, at least every five (5) years after the completion of the initial process hazard analysis.  The employer does not ensure that the initial process hazard analysis (PHA) was updated and revalidated at least every five (5) years.    The violation occurred in the Powerhouse on or about March 6, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure that the 2007 process hazard analysis was updated and revalidated within five (5) years.  This condition exposed employees to the hazards of fire, explosions, or the inhalation of ammonia vapors.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that the initial process hazard analysis (PHA) was updated and revalidated at least every five (5) years.

Issued

Jun 14, 2013

Abate by

Jul 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2):  The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment.        The employer does not ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment.      The violation occurred in the Powerhouse on or about February 25, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for testing of safety cutouts. Identified cutouts include, but not limited to, the Compressor Discharge High/Low Pressure, Compressor High/Low Oil Pressure Differential, Compressor High Discharge Temperature, and High/Low Vessel Levels. This condition exposed employees to the hazards of fire, explosions, or the inhalation of ammonia vapors.       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment.