OSHA Inspection: ALATRADE FOODS, LLC

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Dec 4, 2014

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

Hazardous substances 0170

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 anhydrous ammonia hazards:  (a) On or about 7/26/2014 - at Plant 2, 695 W Henderson Rd, Boaz, AL, employees are exposed to ammonia vapors due to the roll-up door between the machinery room and the maintenance shop with an aisle leading to the processing areas of the plant not being kept closed or tight-fitting especially when maintenance activities such as but not limited to filter changes are being performed.  (b) On or about 08/01/2014 - at Plant 2, 695 W Henderson Rd, Boaz, AL, employees are exposed to ammonia vapor hazards when exiting the machinery room and working immediately outside of the machinery room exit due to the pressure relief device discharge piping that relieves to atmosphere being located within about 15 feet of the personnel exit and not having access to emergency remote controls to stop the action of the refrigerating compressors outside of the machinery room.    (c) On or about 08/01/2014 - at Plant 2, 695 W Henderson Rd, Boaz, AL, employees are exposed to ammonia vapor and explosion hazards due to inadequate ventilation in the machinery room, the equipment in the machinery room did not conform to the requirements of a Class 1, Group D, Division 2 location, and no supervised alarm system is activated if the mechanical ventilation system fails or an ammonia leak detector is activated.  (d) On or about 08/01/2014 - at Plant 2, 695 W Henderson Rd, Boaz, AL, employees are exposed to chemical and frost burns due to an eye wash and body shower not being readily accessible outside of the machinery room.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  (a) On or about 08/01/2014 - in the Machinery Room, the exit route was obstructed by a 55-gallon plastic storage bin containing Oil Dry.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Nov 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,750 · Current $3,750

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(xi): The emergency response plan did not address, to the extent not addressed elsewhere, personal protective equipment and emergency equipment:  (a) On or about 08/01/2014 - Plant #2, 695 W Henderson Rd, Boaz, AL, the emergency response plan did not identify what types of personal protective equipment is required if there is an ammonia leak for personnel responsible for closing valves.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Nov 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(i): The emergency response plan did not address, to the extent not addressed elsewhere, pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties:  (a) On or about 08/01/2014 - Plant #2, 695 W Henderson Rd, Boaz, AL, the emergency response plan did not address pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties in the event of an ammonia leak and/or release.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2)(ix): The emergency response plan did not address, to the extent not addressed elsewhere, emergency alerting and response procedures:  (a) On or about 08/01/2014 - Plant #2, 695 W Henderson Rd, Boaz, AL, the emergency response plan dated 06/05/2007 did not have the current contact names and phone numbers for employees to contact in the event of an ammonia leak and/or release.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):  (a) On or about 08/01/2014 - at Machinery room, flexible cords were used as permanent wiring for a Dayton blower.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Abate by

Nov 26, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(a)(2): All new signs and replacements of old signs were not in accordance with specifications in 1910.145(c) through (e):  (a) On or about 08/01/2014 - at Machinery Room, the danger signs warning employees that anhydrous ammonia was present had a blue background with white letters.  (b) On or about 08/01/2014 - at Maintenance Area, the danger sign warning employees of high voltage had a green background with white letters.

Issued

Nov 6, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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) On or about 08/01/2014 - at Machinery room, a Prime 2 to 6 Swivel adapter was in use to power industrial equipment, such as but not limited to, a Dayton blower, ZCI process pump for outside tower, pump for oil transfer and an extension cord not in use.