MAUMEE, OH ·
OSHA Inspection: THE ANDERSONS, INC.
Planned inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of THE ANDERSONS, INC. in 541 ILLINOIS AVE., MAUMEE, OH 43537 (NAICS 325312). OSHA activity number 339963878.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons: routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- THE ANDERSONS, INC.
- Site address
- 541 ILLINOIS AVE.
- City
- MAUMEE
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 43537
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 119, MAUMEE, OH 43537
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Non-union (B)
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 325312
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- Private (A)
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.119 E03 V
- Issued
- Mar 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced
0170
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(v): The process hazard analysis did not address facility siting. a. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer's process hazard analysis did not address the consequences of an anhydrous ammonia release and the impacts the release would have on employees working in the control room. b. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer's process hazard analysis did not address human factors related to the safe operation of the process.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2750
- · Z (S) $5500
1910.119 D03 II
- Issued
- Mar 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced
0170
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. a. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the stainless steel flex joints used on the anhydrous ammonia process piping complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. b. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Fisher back flow check valves located on the anhydrous ammonia process piping complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. c. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Fisher excessive flow valves located inside of the anhydrous ammonia storage tank complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. d. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Squibb Taylor "Snappy Joes" safety valves located on the discharge lines of the anhydrous ammonia storage tank complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2750
- · Z (S) $5500
1910.119 J04 I
- Issued
- Mar 20, 2015
- Abate by
- May 29, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
0170
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): Inspections and tests were not performed on process equipment. a. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the stainless steel flex joints used on the anhydrous ammonia process piping were being inspected. b. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Fisher back flow check valves located on the anhydrous ammonia process piping were being inspected. c. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Fisher excessive flow valves located inside of the anhydrous ammonia storage tank were being inspected. d. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Squibb Taylor "Snappy Joes" safety valves located on the discharge lines of the anhydrous ammonia storage tank were being inspected.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $0
- · Z (S) $0
1910.119 J02
- Issued
- Mar 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced
0170
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish and implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment. a. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure inspection and maintenance procedures were established and implemented to maintain the on-going integrity of the Corken 521 EG pump which supplies anhydrous ammonia to the process. b. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure inspection and maintenance procedures were established and implemented to maintain the on-going integrity of the Fisher and Squibb Taylor globe valves located on anhydrous ammonia process lines. c. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure inspection and maintenance procedures were established and implemented to maintain the on-going integrity of the anhydrous ammonia process piping. d. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure maintenance procedures were established and implemented to maintain the on-going integrity of the Squibb Taylor A1327 "pop-off" static relief valves on the anhydrous ammonia process piping. e. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure inspection and maintenance procedures were established and implemented to maintain the on-going integrity of the Twin City Hose stainless steel braided flex joints. f. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure inspection and maintenance procedures were established and implemented to maintain the on-going integrity of the Fisher G200 back flow check valves located on the anhydrous ammonia process piping. g. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure inspection and maintenance procedures were established and implemented to maintain the on-going integrity of the Fisher C427 excessive flow valves located inside of the anhydrous ammonia storage tank. h. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure inspection and maintenance procedures were established and implemented to maintain the on-going integrity of the Squibb Taylor N550 "Snappy Joes" safety valves located on the discharge lines of the anhydrous ammonia storage tank.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2750
- · Z (S) $5500
1910.119 J04 II
- Issued
- Mar 20, 2015
- Abate by
- Apr 21, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced
0170
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspection and testing procedures did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. a. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the Corken 521 EG pump which supplies anhydrous ammonia to the process was being inspected according to recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. b. The Andersons, Inc. located in Maumee, Ohio: On or about September 23, 2014, the employer did not ensure the anhydrous ammonia process piping complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
Recent events (2)
- · I (S) $2750
- · Z (S) $5500
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