OSHA Inspection: K & N'S FOODS USA, LLC

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:      a) At the facility, on or about 12/6/13: The employer did not assess the workplace to determine necessary personal protective equipment to be worn by employees during the charging and startup of the ammonia refrigeration system.        Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:        a) At the facility, on or about 12/6/13: The employer did not ensure employees used appropriate eye or face protection during the charging, startup, and when performing maintenance activities on an ammonia refrigeration system where an unexpected release of corrosive anhydrous ammonia could occur.        Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 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 emergency use:    a) Near the compressor room, on or about 12/7/13: Eye wash and shower facilities were not available for immediate emergency use in an area outside of the compressor room, should a release of anhydrous ammonia inside the compressor room render that unit unavailable.    Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

May 10, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    a) At the facility, on or about 12/6/13: The employer did not develop a written hazard communication program for the facility where employees worked with hazardous chemicals including corrosive anhydrous ammonia.     Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.

Issued

Apr 7, 2014

Abate by

Jun 9, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:          a) At the facility, on or about 12/6/13: Training was not provided to employees on the hazards of chemicals including anhydrous ammonia when a new hazard was introduced into the work area.        Abatement certification must be submitted for this item.