OSHA Inspection: KEYSTONE FOODS

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,862 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2): Ladderway floor opening(s) or platform(s) were not guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard(s) on all exposed sides (except at the entrance to opening) with passage through the railing either provided with a swinging gate or so offset that a person could walk directly into the opening:      a)  Stunner stand area: On or about March 9, 20146 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to a 58" (4'-10") fall hazard in that employees were allowed to walk and/or work on a platform with an unguarded portion in front of the access ladder.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,862 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5): Every pit and floor opening was not adequately guarded by standard railing or any other effected means:    a)  Waste water pit floor opening: On or about March 9, 2016 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to a 132" (11') fall hazard in that employees were allowed to walk and/or work next to an unguarded pit floor opening when performing task such as cleaning the area.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $3,862 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:    a)  Water treatment plant area:  On or about March 9, 2016 and at times prior to; the employer exposed employees to fall hazards of up to 126" (10'-6") in that employees were allowed to ascend/descend stairs leading to the upper area of the electrical room that were not equipped with a intermediate rail in one side.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,436 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP):    a)  Engine Room (Processing Plant);  On or about March 9, 2016 and at times prior;, the employer did not ensure that the exit doors opening to the outside of the engine room were tight fitting doors as specified in IIAR 2-2008 Standard Section 13 (Machinery Room Design) which states each refrigerating machinery room shall have a tight-fitting door or doors opening outward.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $4,543 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(v): The process hazard analysis did not address the hazards related to facility siting:     a) On or about March 9, 2016 and at times prior;  the employer did not ensure the Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) addressed facility siting regarding any hazards related to the propane tanks (approx. 18,000 gallons) which might affect a release of ammonia from the PSM-covered process.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,436 · Current $6,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii): The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent with applicable manufacturers' recommendations and good engineering practices, and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience.  a) Engine Room (Processing Plant): On or About March 9, 2016 and at times prior;  the employer did not ensure that the ammonia detectors in the engine room  were calibrated following the manufacturer's recommendations.  a) Engine Room (Cook Plant): On or About March 9, 2016 and at times prior;  the employer did not ensure that the ammonia detectors in the engine room  were calibrated following the manufacturer's recommendations.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Abate by

Sep 21, 2016

Penalty

Initial $6,057 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): Protective eye equipment was not required where there was a reasonable probability of injury that could be prevented by such equipment  a)  Sanitation:  On or about March 9, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to enforce the use of eye protection where employees were exposed to hazards from foreign objects and/or chemicals such as but not limited to CHEM 3390 used during the sanitation process.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $12,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2): The machine or equipment was not turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment:  a)  Flour breader (pre-duster);  On or about March 9, 2016 and at times prior, the employer exposed his employees to potential hazardous energies in that employees were allowed to perform cleaning and sanitation procedures on the flour breader (pre-duster) without locking it out to prevent the accidental start-up of the machine.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,149 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:   a)  Fresh plant (back dock):  On or about March 9, 2016 and at times prior; employees handling, walking by and/or working next to the Sodium hypochlorite tank (corrosive chemical) were not provided with a functional eye and body wash station.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $12,471 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s):    a) Processing Plant: On or About March 9, 2016 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards due to being allowed to walk and/or work next to an unprotected saw.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $5,149 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:  a) Engine Room (Processing Plant) On or about March 9, 2016 and at times prior; the employer exposed employees to electrical hazards in that employees were allowed to walk and work next to an electrical outlet with live parts exposed.

Issued

Sep 1, 2016

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i):  Engineering and work practice controls shall be used to eliminate or minimize employee exposure. Where occupational exposure remains after institution of these controls, personal protective equipment shall also be used.   a)  On March 9, 2016 and at times prior; the employer exposed employee(s) to bloodborne pathogen hazards that could cause diseases by not providing and requiring that employees use safety engineered needles.