OSHA Inspection: OLNEY FERTILIZER CO., INC.

Issued

Feb 27, 2015

Abate by

Mar 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $720 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 was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazards of chemical burns and inhalation of anhydrous ammonia.  On or about October 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the anhydrous storage tank facility employees working with and in close proximity of a large 12,000 gallon liquid anhydrous ammonia storage / service tank were exposed to the hazards of contact with liquid ammonia and inhalation of vapor from leaking or failed ammonia systems.

Issued

Feb 27, 2015

Abate by

Mar 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.111(b)(3)(ii)(a): Each container or system covered in paragraphs (c), (f), (g), and (h) of this section were not marked with a notation "Anhydrous Ammonia".  On or about October 23, 2013 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the main anhydrous ammonia storage/service tanks were labeled, with the visible words "Anhydrous Ammonia".

Issued

Feb 27, 2015

Abate by

Mar 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.111(b)(10)(ii): Stationary ammonia storage installation(s) did not have at least two suitable gas masks in readily-accessible locations:  On or about October 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the anhydrous storage tank facility, employees working with and in close proximity of a large 12,000 gallon liquid anhydrous ammonia storage/service tank and portable nurse tanks were not provided with gas masks exposing the employees to the hazards of inhalation of vapor from leaking or failed ammonia systems.

Issued

Feb 27, 2015

Abate by

Mar 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.111(b)(10)(iii): Stationary storage installations did not have an easily accessible shower or a 50-gallon drum of water:  On or about October 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the anhydrous storage tank facility, employees working with and in close proximity of a large 12,000 gallon liquid anhydrous ammonia storage/service tank and portable nurse tanks were not provided with an emergency water source exposing the employees to the hazards of contact with liquid ammonia from leaking or failed ammonia systems.

Issued

Feb 27, 2015

Abate by

Mar 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.111(g)(6)(iv): All vehicles shall carry a can containing 5 gallons or more of water:  On or about October 23, 2014, and at times prior thereto, at the anhydrous storage tank facility, employees working with anhydrous ammonia portable nurse tanks were not provided with an emergency water source such as but not limited to an attached water bag exposing the employees to the hazards of contact with liquid ammonia from leaking or failed ammonia systems.

Issued

Feb 27, 2015

Abate by

Mar 27, 2015

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $720 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about October 23, 2014 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that the anhydrous storage / service tank compressor belts and pulleys were guarded exposing the employees to caught-in and amputation hazards from the rotating parts.