OSHA Inspection: SEABOARD FOODS LLC

Issued

Feb 5, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(i):   The employer does not ensure the vertical clearance above the stair tread to an overhead obstruction was at least 7 feet measured from the leading edge of the tread.      The violation occurred outside of the Main Ammonia Refrigeration Room on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to a struck-by and fall hazard when the employer failed to ensure at least a 7-foot vertical overhead clearance where pipe obstructions hindered access at the top of the stair platform to the elevated ammonia refrigeration receiver.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure vertical clearance above the stair tread to an overhead obstruction was at least 7 feet measured from the leading edge of the tread.

Issued

Feb 5, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer does not ensure that it documents that equipment in the process complied with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).      a.     The violation occurred in the Main Engine Room and the Valve Alley Enclosure on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards when the employer failed to ensure emergency mechanical ventilation system(s) was activated by an ammonia detector; OR ran continuously and provided with an alarm to detect failure or shutdown of the system in accordance with ASHRAE-15.      b.     The violation occurred in the Main Engine Room and the Valve Alley Enclosure on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards when the employer failed to ensure that emergency mechanical ventilation system(s) was on a separate electrical circuit and had a control switch immediately outside the entrance door to the machine room in accordance with ASHRAE-15 and IIAR 2.      c.    This instance deleted      d.     The violation occurred in the GCS and Main Engine Rooms on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards when the employer failed to ensure the thickness of severely corroded un-insulated piping ammonia piping was in accordance IIAR 2 and IIAR 110.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure it documented that equipment in the process complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.

Issued

Feb 5, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iv): The employer does not ensure written procedures address the requirements for the safety systems and their functions.      The violation occurred in the Main and GCS Ammonia Refrigeration Systems on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto.  Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards from ammonia vapors when the employer failed to ensure the written operating procedures addressed the requirements for the safety systems and their functions. Identified safety systems and functions include but not limited to:      a.     High Discharge Pressure Shuts Down Compressors  b.     High Discharge Temperature Shuts Down Compressors  c.     High/Low Oil Pressure Differential Shuts Down Compressors  d.     High Accumulator Level Shuts Down Compressors  e.     Low Accumulator Level Shuts Down Pumps  f.      Ammonia Detector Alarms and Interlock Activation Of Ventilation System(s)  g.     Emergency Stops Outside of Entry to Engine Room      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure written procedures address the requirements for the safety systems and their functions.

Issued

Feb 5, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4):  The employer does not ensure development and implementation of safe work practices for control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, and other personnel.      a.     The violation occurred in the GCS, Main, and Valve Alley enclosure/machine rooms on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards from ammonia vapors when the employer failed to ensure it developed and implemented written procedures for controlling access into the ammonia refrigeration facility and equipment by maintenance, contractor, production, and other personnel.      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure development and implementation of safe work practices for control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, and other personnel.

Issued

Feb 5, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2):  The employer does not ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment.       The violation occurred in the GCS and Main Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Rooms on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards from ammonia vapors when the employer failed to ensure detailed written procedures were established and implemented for the testing and/or inspection of safety systems. Identified safety systems include but not limited to:         a.     Compressor Discharge High/Low Pressure    b.     Compressor High/Low Oil Pressure Differential    c.     Compressor High Discharge Temperature    d.     Emergency Shutdown Systems (E-Stop)    e.     Emergency Ventilation Systems    f.      High/Low Vessel Levels    g.     Ammonia Detectors    h.     Pressure Relief Valve Vents.         Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure written procedures are established and implemented to maintain the on-going mechanical integrity of process equipment.

Issued

Feb 5, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer does not ensure that inspections and tests were performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity.       The violation occurred in the GCS and Main ammonia refrigeration engine rooms on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards from ammonia vapors when the employer failed to ensure inspection and tests were performed on process equipment such as but not limited to:        a.     Machine/Engine Room Emergency Shutdown (E-Stop)    b.     Machine/Engine Room Emergency Ventilation Systems    c.     Compressor High Discharge Temperature Cut Out    d.     Ammonia System Shut off /King Valves       Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that inspections and tests were performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity.

Issued

Feb 5, 2015

Abate by

Feb 23, 2015

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): The employer does not ensure that inspection and testing procedures performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).      The violation occurred in the GCS and Main ammonia refrigeration engine rooms on or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior thereto. Employees were exposed to fire, explosion, and/or inhalation hazards from ammonia vapors when the employer failed to ensure testing and inspections of safety systems were conducted in accordance with RAGAGEP for safety systems such as but not limited to:      a.     Compressor High Discharge Pressure Cut Out   b.     Compressor High/Low Oil Pressure Differential Cut Out  c.      High/Low Accumulator Vessel Level Cut Out   d.     Ammonia Detectors      Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure that inspection and testing procedures performed on process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity followed recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).