OSHA Inspection: RUSSELL STOVER CANDIES, INC.

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D): Information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include relief system design and design basis.       On or about May 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer failed to ensure the process safety information for the 38 Degree engine room included the design and design basis for the ammonia relief system header and outlet piping from the relief valve(s) to the header. This condition exposed employees to inhalation, fire, and explosion hazards.

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(H): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the safety systems (e.g., interlocks, detection or suppression systems).      On or about May 8, 2013, and times prior thereto, in the 38 degree engine room, the employer did not ensure that process safety information pertaining to the emergency cutouts for equipment was documented as part of the process safety information. This condition exposed employees to inhalation, fire, and explosion hazards.

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Sep 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,600 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not establish a system to assure that the recommendations were resolved in a timely manner and that the resolution was documented.      On or about May 8, 2013, and times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that recommendation numbers 12, 18, 22, 24, 38, 41, 43, 56, 63 and 71 contained in the 2010 Process Hazard Analysis were resolved in a timely manner and the resolution(s) were properly documented. These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire, explosion, and/or inhalation of ammonia vapors.

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): The inspection and testing procedures did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.   The employer did not ensure inspections and tests performed on process equipment to maintain its on-going mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).  The violation occurred in the 38 degree engine room on or about May 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, where the employer failed to ensure inspection and tests of ammonia refrigeration equipment cutouts followed RAGAGEP such as IIAR Bulletin 110. Identified cutouts include but are not limited to:           a.    Ammonia Compressor (RC1)        b.    Ammonia Compressor (RC3)        c.    Accumulator (4)        d.    Accumulator (5)        e.    Surge Drum        f.     Water Heat Exchanger     These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors.

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, was not consistent with applicable manufacturer's recommendations and good engineering practices, or more frequently determined to be necessary by prior operating experience.        The employer did not ensure the frequency of tests and inspections are consistent with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) or the manufacturers' recommendations.    A.  The violation occurred in the 38 degree engine room on or about May 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, where the employer failed to ensure the frequency of inspection and tests of ammonia refrigeration equipment cutouts were inspected and tested annually in accordance with RAGAGEP such as International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) Bulletin 110. Identified cutouts include but not limited to:             a.    Ammonia Compressor (RC1)         b.    Ammonia Compressor (RC3)      B.  The violation occurred in the 38 degree engine room on or about May 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, where the employer failed to ensure the external visual inspection of vessels and piping were conducted annually in accordance with RAGAGEP such as International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) Bulletin 110. Identified vessels include but not limited to:             a.    Accumulator (4)         b.    Accumulator (5)         c.    Surge Drum         d.    Water Heat Exchanger       These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors.

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Sep 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish or implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.      The employer did not ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment.    A.  The violation occurred in the 38 degree engine room on or about May 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, where the employer did not ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for testing of safety cutouts. Identified cutouts include but not limited to:              a.    Compressor High/Discharge Pressure          b.    Compressor High/Low Oil Differential pressure          c.    Compressor High Discharge Temperature          d.    High/Low Vessel Level.       B.  The violation occurred in the 38 degree engine room on or about May 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, where the employer did not ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for determining locations for conducting thickness measurements of piping and vessels.  These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors.       C.  The violation occurred in the 38 degree engine room on or about May 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, where the employer did not ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for the visual external inspections of insulated piping and vessels.  These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors.       D.  The violation occurred in the 38 degree engine room on or about May 8, 2013, and at times prior thereto, where the employer did not ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for the inspection of relief valves and relief vent system(s).  These conditions exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors.

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,805 · Current $2,805

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2): The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces.      On or about May 8, 2013, and times prior thereto, below the condenser EC-1, the employer did not ensure a confined space sign was posted exposing the employees to flammable gasses, vapors or potential air contaminants.

Issued

Aug 20, 2013

Abate by

Mar 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $4,400

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap.      On or about May 8, 2013, and times prior thereto, near the condenser EC-1, an extension cord spliced in several places was used to energize a sump pump exposing employees to electrical hazards.