PEACH GLEN, PA —
OSHA Inspection: KNOUSE FOODS, INC.
Referral inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral health inspection of KNOUSE FOODS, INC. in 800 PEACH GLEN-IDAVILLE ROAD, PEACH GLEN, PA 17375 (NAICS 311421). OSHA activity number 347190266.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- KNOUSE FOODS, INC.
- Site address
- 800 PEACH GLEN-IDAVILLE ROAD
- City
- PEACH GLEN
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 17375
- Mailing
- 800 PEACH GLEN-IDAVILLE RD., PEACH GLEN, PA 17375
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 311421
- Employees
- 200
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jun 14, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 15, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $11,524 · Current $11,524
0170
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 due to chemical exposure hazards from anhydrous ammonia: a. Compressor Room 1 - On or about January 3, 2024, the employer did not ensure the ammonia detectors were placed in a position where it is expected to be the most effective. Employees assigned to operate and maintain the ammonia system in the engine room were exposed to anhydrous ammonia vapor of unknown concentrations due to detection equipment not being installed in the appropriate locations.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $11524
- — Z (S) $11524
1910.133 A01
- Issued
- Jun 14, 2024
- Abate by
- Jul 12, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $0 Reduced
0170
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation: a) 800 Peach Glen-Idaville Rd., Peach Glen, PA 17375 - On or about December 28, 2023, an employee was adjusting the oil pressure on the ammonia refrigeration system in Compressor Room 1 which caused a release of anhydrous ammonia, and subsequently injured the employee. The employee was not wearing appropriate eye and face protection during this activity. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $16131
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Jun 14, 2024
- Abate by
- Jan 15, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $16,131
0170
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. Compressor Room 1 - On or about January 3, 2024, the combination unit (emergency shower and eyewash) that would be used for the quick drenching and flushing of the eyes and body for employees who work with anhydrous ammonia, and their systems, was obstructed by a cart and other items, including, but not limited to, buckets. The failure to provide a quick path of travel to the combination unit in an area where anhydrous ammonia could be inadvertently released can cause chemical burns to the eyes or skin, and secondary injuries, follow a release of the anhydrous ammonia. b. Compressor Room 1 - On or about January 3, 2024, the employer did not comply with their chosen recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) IIAR 2-2014 Section 6.7.3. The employer did not provide a suitable eyewash on the exterior of Compressor Room 1 for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body for employees who work with anhydrous ammonia. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $16131
- — Z (S) $16131
1910.134 M02 II
- Issued
- Jun 14, 2024
- Abate by
- Jul 22, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(ii): Fit test records were not retained for respirator users until the next fit test was administered. a) 800 Peach Glen-Idaville Rd., Peach Glen, PA 17375 - An employee was fit tested during the year of 2023 on the MSA AirHawk II Self-Container Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), but the employer did not retain the current fit test record. 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.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 347190266.
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