OSHA Inspection: PEAK VIEW BREWING COMPANY, LLC

Issued

Apr 21, 2023

Abate by

May 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $3,572 · Current $1,786 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 April 7, 2023, and at times prior, the employer, Peak View Brewing Company, LLC, 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, which are approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit, ran from a gas-fired heating system underneath the boiling kettle and made horizontal entry into the top of the cooling coils.  This specific section of piping partially protrudes into the walkway at a height of 36 inches and was adjacent to steps leading up to the boiling kettle.

Issued

Apr 21, 2023

Abate by

May 17, 2023

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $1,339 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):  Employer had not developed or implemented a written hazard communication program which included the requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) and (e)(1)(ii):  a) On or about April 7, 2023, and at times prior, the employer, Peak View Brewing Company, LLC, did not implement the elements of a written hazard communication program for employees who are required to work with hazardous chemicals such as, but not limited to,  paracetic acid and potassium hydroxide.