OSHA Inspection: SEA HAG SEAFOOD, INC.

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Abate by

Jul 31, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,960 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment in 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 the unregulated release of anhydrous ammonia from the refrigeration system resulting in employee exposures to chemical burns and inhalation hazards from: a. Not having an inspection and preventative maintenance program for the system (IIAR) Bulletin 110 Section 6 b. Not properly identifying and labeling the piping systems (ASME A13.1-2007) c. No functional ammonia vapor detection system ( ANSI/ASHRAE-15 (2010) Section 8.11.2.1 d. The mechanical ventilation fans were not functioning (ANSI/ASHRAE-15 (2010) Section 8.11.3 e. There was no remote control of the mechanical equipment within the machinery room ANSI/ASHRAE-15 (2010) Section 8.12(I) f.  The signs and warnings outside the mechanical rooms were not in accordance with ANSI/IIAR 2-2008 Section 13.1.10.4.

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Abate by

Mar 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,400 · Current $1,680 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function:    Facility: The employee wearing the full face negative pressure respirator during the abatement of the release was not clean shaven in the facial areas underneath the facepiece sealing surface.

Issued

Mar 9, 2015

Abate by

Mar 17, 2015

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): All respirators shall be stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and they shall be packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve.    Ammonia Refrigeration Machine Room - The full face, dual cartridge, negative pressure respirator with ammonia cartridges was not protected from damage, contamination, dust, and damaging chemicals by storing it in a protective container or bag.