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OSHA Inspection: TYSON FOODS

Planned inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned health inspection of TYSON FOODS in 1001 EAST STODDARD ST., DEXTER, MO 63841 (NAICS 112320). OSHA activity number 341771038.

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OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
TYSON FOODS
Site address
1001 EAST STODDARD ST.
City
DEXTER
State
MO
ZIP
63841
Mailing
1001 EAST STODDARD ST., DEXTER, MO 63841
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Complete (A)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
112320
Employees
550
Ownership type
A

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.119 D03 I B

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 20 exposed
Issued
Jan 25, 2017
Abate by
Mar 14, 2017
Penalty
Initial $8,465 · Current $8,465

Hazardous substances 0170

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B): The employer's piping and instrument diagrams(P & IDs) were not accurate and did not represent equipment that was existing and was part of the process.  At the time of the inspection, a review of current P & IDs found they did not contain up to date information in them. Employees rely on the P & IDs to implement written Standard Operating Procedures. Inaccurate P & IDs effect safe operation of the ammonia refrigeration system.    Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $8465
  • — Z (S) $8465

1910.119 D03 II

Other-than-serious 6 instances 50 exposed
Issued
Jan 25, 2017
Abate by
Mar 14, 2017
Penalty
Initial $8,465 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices(GAGAGEP);    At the time of the inspection the following equipment did not complay with recognized practices;    d) The inspection found that the label was missing on the -40 recirculator pressure vessel in the machinery room.(required by RAGAGEP IIAR-2-2014)  f) The employer had not conducted an annual inspection of all ammonia piping.( as required by RAGAGEP 110-2007)       Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (S) $8465

1910.119 D03 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 3 instances 50 exposed
Issued
Jan 25, 2017
Abate by
Mar 14, 2017
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 0170

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(iii): For existing equipment designed and constructed in accordance with codes, standards, or practices no longer in general use, the employer did not determine and document that the equipment in the process was designed, maintained, inspected, tested, and operating in a safe manner:  At the time of the inspection the employer did not document that the following equipment was operating in a safe manner:  a) The employer had not installed ammonia detectors in areas outside of machinery rooms such as the red water chiller room and refrigerated warehouses, that posed a hazard of serious ammonia release.(as required by current RAGAGEP IIAR-2-2014) b) The employer had not evaluated the need for emergency ventilation in areas outside of machinery rooms such as the red water chiller room, that posed a hazards of serious ammonia release.(as required by RAGAGEP IIAR-2-2014) c) The employer had not restricted access to area outside the machinery rooms such as the red water chiller room, that posed a serious hazard of ammonia release.(as required by RAGAGEP IIAR-2-2014)   Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.119 F03

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 50 exposed
Issued
Jan 25, 2017
Abate by
Mar 14, 2017
Penalty
Initial $8,465 · Current $8,465

Hazardous substances 0170

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(3): The operating procedures were not reviewed as often as necessary to assure that they reflect current operating practice, including changes that result from changes in process chemicals, technology, and equipment, and changes to facilities:  At the time of the inspection, it was determined that operating procedures had not been reviewed since April 2015. The current operating procedures were based on P&IDs that did not reflect current equipment.   Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $8465
  • — Z (S) $8465

1910.119 L01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 50 exposed
Issued
Jan 25, 2017
Abate by
Mar 14, 2017
Penalty
Initial $8,465 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0170

29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer did not implement procedures to manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures, and changes to facilities that affect a covered process:  At the time of the inspection, it was determined that no management of change process had been implemented when the employer made multiple pipe repairs replacing schedule 40 pipe with schedule 80 pipe as required by an EPA settlement agreement.   Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this violation.  The documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable measurements or monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be helpful.  The abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $8465

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