OSHA Inspection: BEN E KEITH FOODS

Issued

2019-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5683.00 · Current $3410.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(7): Grab bars did not extend 42 inches (1.1 m) above the access level or landing platforms served by the ladder;   On or about January 14, 2019, in the Ammonia Refrigeration Process at Ben E. Keith located in San Antonio, Texas, the employer did not ensure the engine room fixed ladder to the roof had grab bars above the access level or landing platform.

Issued

2019-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5683.00 · Current $3410.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5): The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that are outside acceptable limits.   On or about January 14, 2019, in the Ammonia Refrigeration Process at Ben E. Keith located in San Antonio, Texas, the employer did not correct deficiencies in process equipment including but not limited to the pressure relief valve on the Intercooler Oil Pot (OP-2); relief valve top was partially opened and covered in rust scales.

Issued

2019-08-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(ii): Inspection and testing did not follow recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).  On or about January 14, 2019, in the Ammonia Refrigeration Process at Ben E. Keith located in San Antonio, Texas, the employer did not follow its chosen RAGAGEP to ensure the pressure relief valves on Oil Pots (OP1 and OP2) were visually inspected every 6 months and replaced every five years.    IIAR Bulletin No. 110 Section 6.6.3 stipulates pressure relief devices shall be visually inspected every six months for corrosion or accumulation of scale and for leaks. At least every five years pressure relief valves shall be removed and replaced with new or with overhauled and recalibrated valves.