OSHA Inspection: SLY FOX BREWING COMPANY

Issued

2023-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3795.00 · Current $1897.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(2):The employer did not inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces:  a) Facility - On or about April 6, 2023, vessels in the brew kettle were not labeled with danger signs to inform employees of the existence and danger posed by the permit required spaces.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2023-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(4):When the employer decided that its employees would enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space entry program that complied with 29 CFR 1910.146:  a) Facility - On or about April 6, 2023, employees entered Brew Kettles, which are permit required confined spaces and the employer did not implement a written permit space entry program in accordance with this section.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2023-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(c)(7)(iii):The employer did not document the basis for determining that all hazards in a permit space had been eliminated, through a written certification that contained the date, the location of the space, and the signature of the person involved:  a) Facility (Brew Kettle area) - On or about April 6, 2023, the employer did not document the basis for determining that all hazards in a permit space had been eliminated in accordance with this section.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2023-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.146(g)(1): The employer did not provide training so that all employees whose work was regulated by 29 CFR 1910.146 (permit required confined spaces) acquired the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under 29 CFR 1910.146:   a) Facility - On or about April 6, 2023, the employer did not provide training on permit required confined spaces in accordance with this section.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2023-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3036.00 · Current $1518.00 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) Facility - On or about April 6, 2023,  the employer did not have an appropriate eyewash station near the area where acidic chemicals were dispensed and stored, which included, but were not limited to Phosphoric-Nitric Acid Blend and Sodium Hydroxide.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2023-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4554.00 · Current $2277.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(e)(1):Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  a) Facility - On or about April 6, 2023, the employer did not have a written hazard communication plan for the facility when employees were working with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to, Nitric Acid Blend and Sodium Hydroxide.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2023-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4554.00 · Current $2277.00 Reduced

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) Facility - On or about April 6, 2023, the employer did not provide effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area as per this standard.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2023-08-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-09-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $759.00 · Current $381.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.41(a)(2): Annual electronic submission of part 1904 records by establishments with 20 or more employees, but less than 250 employees. The establishment had 20 or more employees at any time during the previous calendar year, and this part required the establishment to keep records, and the employer did not electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA or OSHA's designee by the specified date:   a)  Facility - On or about April 6, 2023, the employer failed to electronically submit information from OSHA Form 300A for calendar year 2022 by March 2, 2023.  Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date.  The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.