OSHA Inspection: FIELDBROOK FOODS CORPORATION

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Nov 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(C): Control measures to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure occurs;    a) On or about 5/19/14, the oil drain operating procedures ( vessel in a vacuum, vessel at low pressure, and vessel at high pressure)  did not include control measures to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure occurs during a release of anhydrous ammonia.  Control measures could include, but not be limited to, use of an eyewash/shower and evacuation procedures.      b) On or about 5/19/14, compressor #22 Vilter high stage operating procedures did not include control measures to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure occurs during a release of anhydrous ammonia.  Control measures could include, but not be limited to, use of an eyewash/shower and evacuation procedures.      c) On or about 5/19/14, compressor #24 Vilter high stage operating procedures did not include an control measures to be taken if physical contact or airborne exposure occurs during a release of anhydrous ammonia.  Control measures could include, but not be limited to, use of an eyewash/shower and evacuation procedures.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $3,000 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 engineering practices.    a) On or about 5/21/14, metal conduit goes through a concrete block wall opening from compressor room 3 to the C.I.P. area.  The compressor room wall was not sealed to prevent the escape of anhydrous ammonia vapor per recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) such as, but not limited to, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-2010, Safety Standard for Refrigeration System, Section 8.12c.    b) On or about 5/21/14, a PVC pipe goes through a concrete block wall opening from compressor room 3 to the C.I.P area.  The compressor room wall was not sealed to prevent the escape of anhydrous ammonia vapor per (RAGAGEP) such as, but not limited to, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-2010, Safety Standard for Refrigeration System, Section 8.12c.    c) On or about 5/21/14, conduit from the Fuller A-250 heavy duty safety switch goes through a concrete block wall to the sugar room.   The compressor room wall was not sealed to prevent the escape of anhydrous ammonia vapor per (RAGAGEP) such as, but not limited to, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-2010, Safety Standard for Refrigeration System, Section 8.12c.    d) On or about 5/21/14, compressor room 3 lacks a door at old compressor room 2.  The compressor room wall was not sealed to prevent the escape of anhydrous ammonia vapor per (RAGAGEP) such as, but not limited to, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-2010, Safety Standard for Refrigeration System, Section 8.12b.    e) On or about 5/21/14, compressor room 4 lacks a door at old compressor room 2.  The compressor room wall was not sealed to prevent the escape of anhydrous ammonia vapor per (RAGAGEP) such as, but not limited to, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-2010, Safety Standard for Refrigeration System, Section 8.12b.    f) On or about 5/21/14, old compressor room 2 contains  a hot water storage tank and gas-fired boiler.  Old compressor room 2 is connected to compressor rooms 3 and 4.  There must be no flame-production device or continuously operating hot surface over 800 degrees permanently installed per (RAGAGEP) such as, but not limited to, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-2010, Safety Standard for Refrigeration System, Section 8.12a.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Nov 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,400 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    a) Compressor room 9 - On or about 5/21/14, a four outlet receptacle box for a damp location was mounted incorrectly with the cover closing up.    b) Compressor room 9 - On or about 5/21/14, a four outlet receptacle box was not mounted to a surface.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Nov 19, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws    a) Compressor room 9 - On or about 5/21/14, a four outlet receptacle box for a damp location had exposed energized conductors where the conductors meet the box fitting.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 12, 2014

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to inhalation and burn hazards resulting from an uncontrolled release of anhydrous ammonia.    a) Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system - On or about 5/21/14, the refrigeration system was not adequately maintained to protect employees from an uncontrolled release of anhydrous ammonia in that pressure relief valves (PRVs) were not being inspected or replaced every five years.  There was a Cyrus Shank PRV on the oil pot on Greer #1 was scheduled to be replaced in March 2013.  (IIAR Bulletin 110, Section 6.6.3)    b) Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system - Compressor room 6 - On or about 5/21/14, the refrigeration system was not adequately maintained to protect employees from an uncontrolled release of anhydrous ammonia in that pressure relief valves (PRVs) were not being inspected or replaced every five years.  In addition, a Cyrus Shank PRV on an oil pot on a vertical ammonia tank across from compressor 31 was scheduled to be replaced in October 2013.  (IIAR Bulletin 110, Section 6.6.3)    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED      The Fieldbrook Farms Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 949858, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 6/11/2014, with respect to a workplace located at Gloversville, New York.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Nov 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(1): Each disconnecting means required by Subpart S of Part 1910 for motors and appliances was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  a) Compressor room 3 - The 120 volt main circuit breaker box was not legibly marked.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED