OSHA Inspection: DEAN DAIRY HOLDINGS, LLC

Issued

Nov 29, 2018

Abate by

Jun 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,326 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       On or about July 18, 2018 at Gandys Dairy in Lubbock, Texas The employer does not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices such as, but not limited to IIAR Bulletin No. 114. Guidelines for Identification of Ammonia Refrigeration Piping and System Components for piping system and components.

Issued

Nov 29, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,326 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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. The employer did not annually certify that operating procedures were current and accurate.     On or about July 18, 2018, at the Gandys Dairy facility located in Lubbock, Texas, the employer did not annually certify operating procedures to ensure that they are current and accurate. The following are examples of inaccuracies noted:      Instance a: Oil Draining Procedures, (01/28/15).  The procedure was not annually certified from 2017 through 2018 and was found to be inaccurate.  In January 2015 Oil pots were installed on VS-102, VS 104 and IB-101 Ice builder   The Oil Pot Training Procedures did not include steps to drain oil from these new drain locations.      Instance b: Ammonia Refrigeration System Operation (10/03/12).  The procedure was not annually certified from 2017 through 2018 and was found to be inaccurate. The procedure did not include the changes made to condenser 101.

Issued

Nov 29, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,326 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not implement safe work practices to provide for the control of hazards during operations such as lockout/tagout; confined space entry; opening process equipment or piping; and control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel:    On or about July 17, 2018, the employer did not implement safe work practices to provide for the control over entrance into the anhydrous ammonia engine room by maintenance, contractors, or other support personnel.

Issued

Nov 29, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,326 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(v): The employer did not periodically evaluate the performance of contract employers to ensure they are fulfilling their obligations as specified in 29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3).      On or about July 18, 2018, at the Gandys Dairy facility located in Lubbock, Texas, the employer did not periodically evaluate the performance of contract employers to ensure they are fulfilling their obligations as specified in 29 CFR 1910.119(h)(3) for the following contractors:     a.     Wagner Meinert LLC,   b.     D&D Maintenance,   c.     TDI Industries.

Issued

Nov 29, 2018

Abate by

Jan 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $5,543 · Current $3,326 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish or implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment:      On or about July 17, 2018 at Gandy's Dairy in Lubbock, Texas employer failed to establish and implement a written corrosion under insulation program/procedures for inspecting and maintaining insulated anhydrous ammonia piping.

Issued

Nov 29, 2018

Abate by

Jun 30, 2019

Penalty

Initial $12,934 · Current $7,760 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment.      On or about July 18, 2018, the employer does not perform inspection and tests on process equipment in accordance with ANSI/IIAR B110 when it failed to replace pressure relief valves at interval that exceeded the five years, this exposed employees to explosion hazard          a.    VS 106  Intercooler PSV 1601  b.     VS 106  Intercooler PSV 1602  c.     VS 122  VS-122 Oil Separator for BS 102 PSV 1316  d.     VS 117  VS-117 Oil Separator on CP 102 PSV 1610  e.     VS 118  VS-118 Oil Separator on CP 103 PSV 1649  f.      VS 120  VS-120 Oil Separator on CP 104 PSV 1650  g.     VS 119  Oil Separator on CP 105 PSV 1318  h.     VS 119  Oil Separator on CP 105 PSV 1319  i.      VS 127  Surge Drum on GC 101 PSV 1636   j.      VS 127  Surge Drum on GC 101 PSV 1637   k.     VS 135  Surge Drum on GC 102 PSV 1883  l.      VS 135  Surge Drum on GC 102 PSV 1884    m.    GC 102 Plates  PSV 1885  n.     GC 102 Plates  PSV 1886  o.     VS 136  Oil Pot for Surge Drum VS-135. PSV 1887  p.     VS 101  High Pressure Receiver PSV 1638  q.     VS 101  High Pressure Receiver PSV 1639  r.     CP 101  Screw Compressor