OSHA Inspection: COASTAL FOODS, INC.

Issued

Jul 1, 2013

Abate by

Aug 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of explosion, fire, and/or ammonia vapor inhalation which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:        A: The violation occurred in and just outside of the Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room on or about May 17, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure pressure relief valves were replaced every five years. Pressure Relief Valves include, but are not limited to those on the following vessels:      a.  High Pressure Receiver      b.  High/Low Temperature Accumulator      c.  Ammonia Surge Drum.        B: The violation occurred outside of the Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room on or about May 17, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure that no intervening block valves were installed between the relief device and the equipment being protected by the device. Pressure Relief Valves include, but are not limited to those on the High Pressure Receiver.        C: The violation occurred in and just outside of the Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room on or about May 17, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure that a remote shutdown device was installed outside of the entrance to the engine room for shutting down the engine room equipment in the event of an emergency.        D: The violation occurred outside of the Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room on or about May 17, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure that stop valves (King Valves) were tested and inspected to ensure operation on a periodic basis.        E: The violation occurred in the Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room on or about May 17, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure inspection and testing of ammonia refrigeration equipment cutouts were completed on a periodic basis (annually). Identified cutouts include, but are not limited to:    a.     Compressor Discharge High/Low Pressure    b.     Compressor High/Low Oil Pressure Differential   c.     Compressor High Discharge Temperature    d.     High/Low Vessel Levels.        F:  The violation occurred in the Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room on or about May 17, 2013 and at times prior thereto where the employer failed to ensure vessels and piping in the ammonia system were inspected annually and a major independent inspection and testing of the system were conducted every five years. Identified vessels include, but are not limited to:     a.  High Pressure Receiver     b.  High/Low Temperature Accumulator.     Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to ensure that employees are not exposed to explosion, fire, and/or ammonia vapor inhalation hazards.

Issued

Jul 1, 2013

Abate by

Jul 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floor(s) or platform(s) 4 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded by standard railings (or the equivalent as specified in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(i) through (v)), on all open sides:    The employer does not guard every platform four feet or more above adjacent floors or ground levels.      a.  This violation was observed on or about May 17, 2013 in Freezer 2, where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when working on the platform for the north unit.    b.  This violation was observed on or about May 17, 2013 in the mezzanine area where employees are exposed to a fall hazard when working on the plywood platform.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are protected from falls.

Issued

Jul 1, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.26(c)(3)(vii): Ladders were used as a brace, skid, guy or gin pole, gangway, or for other uses than that for which they were intended, unless specifically recommended for use by the manufacturer.     The employer does not prevent ladders from being used for other uses than that for which they were intended.  This violation was observed on or about May 17, 2013 in the mezzanine area, where employees were exposed to a fall hazard when using a folded stepladder leaning against a wall to access an upper landing.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees use ladders in ways for which they are intended to be used.

Issued

Jul 1, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,350 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.135(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee wear a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling objects:    The employer does not ensure that each employee is protected from injuries to the head from falling objects.  This violation was observed on or about May 17, 2013 in Freezer 1 and 2, where employees were exposed to a struck-by hazard working in the freezer where ice cycles were present on the ceiling.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are protected from head injuries from falling objects.

Issued

Jul 1, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii): Floor(s) of workroom(s) were not maintained, so far as practical, in a dry condition:    The employer does not ensure that each floor is maintained in a dry condition.  This violation was observed on or about May 17, 2013 in Freezer 2, where employees were exposed to a slip hazard when entering and walking through the freezer door.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all floors are maintained in a clean and dry condition.

Issued

Jul 1, 2013

Abate by

Jul 7, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,400 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    The employer does not ensure that machine guarding is provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards.        a. This violation was observed on or about May 17, 2013 in the hallway, where employees were exposed to a struck-by and caught-in hazard when operating a Predator SS pallet wrapping machine.        a. This violation was observed on or about May 17, 2013 in the warehouse, where employees were exposed to a struck-by and caught-in hazard when operating a Predator SS pallet wrapping machine.        Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding are provided to protect the operator and other employees.

Issued

Jul 1, 2013

Abate by

Jul 3, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    The employer does not protect employees from all exposed parts of horizontal shafting 7 feet or less from the floor or working platform.        a. This violation was observed on or about May 17, 2013, in the engine room where an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard when working around the unguarded shaft of the C4 compressor motor.      b. This violation was observed on or about May 17, 2013, in the engine room where an employee was exposed to a caught-in hazard when working around the unguarded shaft of the C4 compressor oil pump.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all horizontal shafting 7 feet or less from the floor or working platform are guarded.