OSHA Inspection: EL RANCHO BREWING COMPANY, INC.

Issued

May 7, 2020

Abate by

May 27, 2020

Penalty

Initial $5,398 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to burns from accidental contact with hot steam pipes:     a) On or about March 10, 2020, and at times prior, the employer, El Rancho Brewing Company, Inc., did not ensure brewing employees were protected from severe burn hazards due to potential contact with non-insulated and, or unguarded boiling water pipes.  These pipes, at approximately 199 degrees Fahrenheit (based on establishment elevation), ran from a gas-fired heating system underneath the brewing kettle and made horizontal entry into the bottom of the mashtun tank.  This specific section of piping resembled handrails protruding into the walkway and was adjacent to steps leading up to the brewing kettle and mashtun tank.    Abatement Note:  Abatement certification is required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").