CLEAR LAKE, WI —
OSHA Inspection: AFP ADVANCED FOOD PRODUCTS, LLC.
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of AFP ADVANCED FOOD PRODUCTS, LLC. in 600 1ST AVENUE, CLEAR LAKE, WI 54005 (NAICS 311422). OSHA activity number 344555347.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- AFP ADVANCED FOOD PRODUCTS, LLC.
- Site address
- 600 1ST AVENUE
- City
- CLEAR LAKE
- State
- WI
- ZIP
- 54005
- Mailing
- 600 1ST AVENUE WEST, CLEAR LAKE, WI 54005
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 311422
- Employees
- 153
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
8 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,193 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees; in that, there were not audible and visual alarms outside of each machine room entrance to warn authorized personnel and emergency responders of an ammonia leak prior to entrance: (a) South Chiller Machine Room; Audible and visual alarms were not located outside of each entrance to the machinery room to warn authorized personnel and emergency responders that the ammonia alarm detection system has been activated. (b) North Machine Room; Audible and visual alarms were not located outside of each entrance to the machinery room to warn authorized personnel and emergency responders that the ammonia alarm detection system has been activated.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8193
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $6,554 · Current $4,590 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that, there was no emergency ventilation control switch outside of the machine room: (a) North Machine Room; An emergency ventilation control switch was not implemented outside of the machine room to activate the ventilation system.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4590
- — Z (S) $6554
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,193 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees; in that, the emergency ventilation system, as well as, the ammonia detectors and alarms were not powered independently in the event of power loss: (a) South Chiller Machine Room; The emergency ventilation system, as well as, the ammonia detectors and alarms were not on a dedicated branch circuit to ensure they were operational in the event that power is lost. (b) North Machine Room; The emergency ventilation system, as well as, the ammonia detectors and alarms were not on a dedicated branch circuit to ensure they were operational in the event that power is lost.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8193
1910.120 Q06 III
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2020
- Abate by
- Oct 2, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $8,193 · Current $5,735 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii): Employees who participated as hazardous materials technicians, or were expected to participate as hazardous materials technicians, had not received at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level, and in addition have competency in the areas outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii)(A) through (q)(6)(iii)(I): (a) Anhydrous ammonia emergency response; Employees expected to respond to anhydrous ammonia releases to isolate leaks, as well as, respond to equipment upsets had not received required training.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5735
- — Z (S) $8193
1910.134 K05
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2020
- Abate by
- Oct 2, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(5): Respiratory protection retraining was not conducted annually: (a) Anhydrous ammonia emergency response; Employees required to wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) respirators during ammonia emergency response situations were not trained annually.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.1200 H01
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2020
- Abate by
- Jun 8, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: (a) Throughout the facility; Employees were not provided effective information and training on anhydrous ammonia hazards at the time of their initial assignment and more frequently as needed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $4,916 · Current $3,440 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) South Chiller Machine Room; Suitable facilities were not provided for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body where employees were exposed to anhydrous ammonia. (b) North Machine Room; Suitable facilities were not provided for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body where employees were exposed to anhydrous ammonia.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3440
- — Z (S) $4916
1910.134 H03 I B
- Issued
- Apr 17, 2020
- Abate by
- Sep 1, 2020
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(i)(B): Respirators maintained for use in emergency situations were not inspected at least monthly and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations: (a) Anhydrous ammonia emergency response; Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) respirators, required for use in ammonia emergency situations, were not inspected at least monthly. Documentation indicated the respirators were last inspected on or about September 13, 2013.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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