OSHA Inspection: SCHWANS GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, INC.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,500 · Current $5,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(i)(D): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in emergency shutdown including the assignment of shutdown responsibility to qualified operators to ensure that emergency shutdown was executed in a safe and timely manner.  On 7/15/15, at the Atlanta facility, the employer did not develop and implement a written operating procedure that provided clear instructions for emergency shutdown of the refrigeration system.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,675 · Current $4,675

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(iii): The employer did not explain the applicable provisions of the emergency action plan to contract employees who work on or adjacent to a covered process.  On 7/15/15, at the Atlanta facility, the employer did not ensure contracted refrigeration tech employees were trained in the company's emergency action plan including response to small spills and SOP's at the facility.  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Mar 25, 2016

Penalty

Initial $21,287 · Current $21,287

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B): The employer's piping and instrument diagrams were not accurate and did not represent equipment that was existing and was part of the process.  On 7/15/15, at the Atlanta job site, the employer did not ensure P&ID's were accurate for the existing process.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.  Schwan Global Supply Chain, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B),  which was contained in OSHA inspection number 941314, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/27/14, with respect to a workplace located at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, Georgia.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Feb 11, 2016

Penalty

Initial $21,288 · Current $21,288

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.  On 7/15/15, at the Atlanta facility, the employer did not implement written procedures to maintain the on going integrity of the ammonia refrigeration system at the facility, including compressors, ammonia pumps, piping and valves.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.  Schwan Global Supply Chain, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.119(j)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 941314, citation number 1, item number 11 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/27/14, with respect to a workplace located at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, Georgia.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Mar 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $21,287 · Current $21,287

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.  On 7/15/15, at the Atlanta facility, authorized employees did not utilize lockout procedures for removing jams on production lines.   In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.  Schwan Global Supply Chain, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.147(c)(4)(I), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 941314, citation number 1, item number 14 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/27/14, with respect to a workplace located at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, Georgia.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Penalty

Initial $21,288 · Current $21,288

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.  On 7/15/15, in the production area employees were exposed to hazards of moving and rotating parts and pinch points at the following locations:  a - Melting Kettle #1 b - IBL 3 Melting Kettle c - Blenders 3 and 4 d - IBL 3 C-Depositor e - DAF tank chain and sprocket in Waste Water  No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.  Schwan Global Supply Chain, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 941314, citation number 1, item number 18 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/27/14, with respect to a workplace located at 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta, Georgia.

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Mar 4, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): The operating procedures were not reviewed at least annually to assure that they reflect current operating practice, including changes that result from changes in process chemicals, technology, and equipment, and changes to facilities.  On 7/15/15, at the Atlanta facility, the employer did not review operating procedures at least annually to ensure all procedures were accurate.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Jan 15, 2016

Abate by

Sep 30, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed.  On 7/15/15, at the Atlanta facility, the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection to correct for deficiencies in procedures and ensure all authorized employees were included. Two new pieces of equipment were installed in the last year and were without documented procedures: Bag lift system at New Cookie Oven and the Creamer System.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).