OSHA Inspection: SIDNEY SUGARS, INC.

Issued

Apr 5, 2023

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $14,733 · Current $14,733

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact:  a) Sidney Sugars, Inc, Sidney, MT: On or about November 17, 2022 and at times prior employees were exposed to thermal burn hazards while working around DURCO mud press #1 that contained 85-degree Celsius pressurized liquid slurry. The employer failed to ensure employees were protected by providing personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, gloves, protective clothing, and protective shields and barriers.  b) Sidney Sugars, Inc, Sidney, MT: On or about November 17, 2022 and at times prior employees were exposed to thermal burn hazards while working around DURCO mud press #2 that contained 85-degree Celsius pressurized liquid slurry. The employer failed to ensure employees were protected by providing personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, gloves, protective clothing, and protective shields and barriers.  c) Sidney Sugars, Inc, Sidney, MT: On or about November 17, 2022 and at times prior employees were exposed to thermal burn hazards while working around DURCO mud press #3 that contained 85-degree Celsius pressurized liquid slurry. The employer failed to ensure employees were protected by providing personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, gloves, protective clothing, and protective shields and barriers.  d) Sidney Sugars, Inc, Sidney, MT: On or about November 17, 2022 and at times prior employees were exposed to thermal burn hazards while working around DURCO mud press #4 that contained 85-degree Celsius pressurized liquid slurry. The employer failed to ensure employees were protected by providing personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, gloves, protective clothing, and protective shields and barriers.

Issued

Apr 5, 2023

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $14,733 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(1)(i): When the employer had assessed the workplace hazard(s) and determined that hazard(s) were present, the employer did not select and/or use the types of personal protective equipment that would protect the affected employee from the hazards:   a) Sidney Sugars, Inc, Sidney, MT: On or about November 17, 2022 and at times prior employees were exposed to thermal burns while working around the DURCO mud press #1 that contained 85-degree Celsius pressurized liquid slurry. The employer did not adequately assess the workplace for hazards and had each affected employee use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that would protect the affected employee from those hazards.  b) Sidney Sugars, Inc, Sidney, MT: On or about November 17, 2022 and at times prior employees were exposed to thermal burns while working around the DURCO mud press #2 that contained 85-degree Celsius pressurized liquid slurry. The employer did not adequately assess the workplace for hazards and had each affected employee use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that would protect the affected employee from those hazards.  c) Sidney Sugars, Inc, Sidney, MT: On or about November 17, 2022 and at times prior employees were exposed to thermal burns while working around the DURCO mud press #3 that contained 85-degree Celsius pressurized liquid slurry. The employer did not adequately assess the workplace for hazards and had each affected employee use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that would protect the affected employee from those hazards.  d) Sidney Sugars, Inc, Sidney, MT: On or about November 17, 2022 and at times prior employees were exposed to thermal burns while working around the DURCO mud press #4 that contained 85-degree Celsius pressurized liquid slurry. The employer did not adequately assess the workplace for hazards and had each affected employee use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that would protect the affected employee from those hazards.

Issued

Apr 5, 2023

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $7,366 · Current $5,267 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(iv): Fixtures installed in wet or damp locations were not approved for the purpose and were not so constructed or installed that water could not enter or accumulate in wireways, lamp holders or other electrical parts:  a) Sidney Sugars Inc, Sidney, MT: On or about November 17, 2022 and at times prior employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards while working around a light fixture located in a wet damp location above DURCO mud press #2.

Issued

Apr 5, 2023

Abate by

May 1, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,455 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(3):The employer did not certify an OSHA 300A Form or equivalent:  a)Sidney Sugars Inc, Sidney, MT: On or about November 17, 2022 and at times prior the employer failed to certify the annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses.