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OSHA Inspection: THE ANDERSONS, INC.

Planned inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of THE ANDERSONS, INC. in 541 ILLINOIS AVE., MAUMEE, OH 43537 (NAICS 325312). OSHA activity number 339963878.

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Establishment
THE ANDERSONS, INC.
Site address
541 ILLINOIS AVE.
City
MAUMEE
State
OH
ZIP
43537
Mailing
P.O. BOX 119, MAUMEE, OH 43537
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
325312
Employees
3
Ownership type
Private (A)

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.119 E03 V

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 2015
Abate by
Apr 21, 2015
Penalty
Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

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

Serious Gravity 5 4 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 2015
Abate by
Apr 21, 2015
Penalty
Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

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

Serious Gravity 5 4 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 2015
Abate by
May 29, 2015
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0170

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

Serious Gravity 5 8 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 2015
Abate by
Apr 21, 2015
Penalty
Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

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

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
Mar 20, 2015
Abate by
Apr 21, 2015
Penalty
Initial $5,500 · Current $2,750 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

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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