OSHA Inspection: AMY'S KITCHEN, INC.

Issued

Jun 5, 2018

Abate by

Oct 17, 2018

Penalty

Initial $6,282 · Current $6,282

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(iii): Existing equipment was designed and constructed in accordance with codes, standards, or practices that are no longer in general use, and the employer did not determine and document that the equipment is designed, maintained, inspected, tested, and operating in a safe manner.    a) On or about May 2, 2018 or prior thereto, in the Compressor Machinery Room, including but not limited to: two Coolair Mount Up-Blast Exhaust Fans, model number JTDE36P11, rated at 16,750 CFM; and one fan, Model JTDC346Q17E8363, rated at 19,600 CFM;  were not periodically inspected and tested.   Equipment was not in compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) for inspection and testing such as: International Fire Code (IFC), 2009, Section 606.6;  ANSI/ASHRAE 15-2010 - 11.6.3 Periodic Tests;  and IIAR / Bulletin 111 - June 2002 - Guidelines for Ammonia Machinery Room Ventilation.    NOTE:  Abatement documentation is NOT required for this item.

Issued

Jun 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $7,853 · Current $7,853

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The process hazard analysis did not identify, evaluate and address the control of hazards involved in the process.    a) On or about May 2, 2018 and at times prior thereto:    A new PHA (process hazard analysis) was not completed for the management of change (MOC) for Air Handling Units removed on South Production Line 11 (AHU-34,35).    b) On or about May 2, 2018 and at times prior thereto:    A new PHA (process hazard analysis) was not completed for the management of change (MOC) for Amerio Plate Freezers removed from the system (#1-E-35, #2-E-36, #3-E37, #4-E38).    c) On or about May 2, 2018 and at times prior thereto:    A new PHA (process hazard analysis) was not completed for the management of change (MOC) for Cold Wall Tanks removed from the system (E-1, E-2).    d) On or about May 2, 2018 and at times prior thereto:    A new PHA (process hazard analysis) was not completed for the management of change (MOC) for Recirculators removed from the system (LTAPR-3, LTAPR4).    NOTE:  Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.

Issued

Jun 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(l)(4): A change covered by this paragraph resulted in a change in the process safety information required by paragraph (d) of this section, such information was not updated accordingly.  a)    On or about May 2, 2018 and at times prior thereto:    A management of change (MOC) was not completed for the Air Handling Units removed on South Production Line 11 (AHU-34,35).  b) On or about May 2, 2018 and at times prior thereto:    A management of change (MOC) was not completed for Amerio Plate Freezers removed from the system (#1-E-35, #2-E-36, #3-E37, #4-E38).  c) On or about May 2, 2018 and at times prior thereto:    A management of change (MOC) was not completed for the for Cold Wall Tanks removed from the system (E-1, E-2).  d) On or about May 2, 2018 and at times prior thereto:   A management of change (MOC) was not completed for the Recirculators  removed from the system (LTAPR-3, LTAPR4).  NOTE:  Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.

Issued

Jun 5, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $9,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1)(iii)(B): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information to prevent exposure, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.    a) On or about May 7, 2018 or prior thereto, in the Sauce Room at Pod 2, Contherm 5, E-17:   Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) IV2 was not fully implemented to prevent employee exposure to an ammonia release measured at 200 ppm at the source of the leak.    NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jun 5, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.  a) On or about May 7, 2018 or prior thereto, in the Sauce Room at Pod 2, Contherm 5, E-17:   Eye and face protection was not utilized to prevent ammonia exposure and contact with mucous membranes during employee exposure to an ammonia release measured at 200 ppm at the source of the leak.  NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jun 5, 2018

Abate by

Jul 23, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i): The employer did not select and provide an appropriate respirator based on the respiratory hazard(s) to which the worker is exposed and workplace and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability.  a) On or about May 7, 2018 or prior thereto, in the Sauce Room at Pod 2, Contherm 5, E-17:   Respirators were not utilized during an emergency response to prevent employee exposure to an ammonia release measured at 200 ppm at the source of the leak.  NOTE:  Abatement certification and documentation ARE required for this item.

Issued

Jun 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(i)(B): All respirators maintained for use in emergency situations were not inspected at least monthly and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.  a) HAZMAT Storage Area, on or about May 2, 2018 or prior thereto:  Scott SCBA respirators and tanks stored for emergency use on site were not inspected on a monthly basis.  NOTE:  Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.

Issued

Jun 5, 2018

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person 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) Machinery Room, on or about May 2, 2018 or prior thereto:   eye wash and shower for exposure to anhydrous ammonia had not been inspected since 2014.  Note:  Abatement certification is NOT required for this item.