OSHA Inspection: ACE ENDICO CORPORATION

Issued

Aug 28, 2025

Abate by

Oct 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,040 · Current $8,040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(ii):The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP).  (a)  Ammonia refrigeration system, machine room:   On or about 3/4/25, the employer did not document that the machine room ventilation complied with the requirements of the chosen RAGAGEP, IIAR-2 2021 6.14.3.4, in that continuous and emergency ventilation did not discharge at the required velocity and/or design and rate of ventilation was not documented.   (b) Ammonia refrigeration system, engine room:  On or about 3/4/25, the employer did not document that the Engine Room complied with the requirements of the chosen RAGAGEP, IIAR-2 2021 6.7.2, in that an emergency eyewash and shower unit was not installed in a nearby location outside the machine room.  (c) Ammonia refrigeration system, dock area:  On or about  3/4/25, the employer did not document that ammonia refrigeration pipes and equipment complied with the chosen RAGAGEP, IIAR-2 2021 7.2.4, in that overhead evaporator units, including but not limited to AHU 25,  were not protected from physical damage by forklifts operating nearby.

Issued

Aug 28, 2025

Abate by

Oct 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B):The employer's piping and instrumentation diagrams did not include information that provided specific identification of equipment that is part of the process.  (a) Ammonia refrigeration system, at the facility:   On or about 3/04/25, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), including, but not limited to P&IDs R-0, R-2, R-3, and R-4, were in draft and did not include specific identification of all vessels, pipes, valves, and controls.

Issued

Aug 28, 2025

Abate by

Oct 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(i)(C): Information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the electrical classification:  (a) Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system, machine room:   On or about 3/04/25,  the employer did not maintain information related to electrical classification of equipment in the machine room such as, but not limited to, refrigeration equipment, ventilation equipment, and lighting.

Issued

Aug 28, 2025

Abate by

Oct 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(d)(3)(i)(E):  Information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include ventilation system design.  (a)  Ammonia refrigeration system, machine room:   On or about 3/4/25, the employer did not maintain information related to machine room ventilation system design, such as, but not limited to:  temperature control ventilation and emergency ventilation specifications.

Issued

Aug 28, 2025

Abate by

Oct 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,040 · Current $8,040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(e)(5):  The employer did not establish a system to assure that the recommendations of process hazard analyses (PHAs) were resolved in a timely manner and that the resolutions were documented:  (a) Anhydrous ammonia refrigeration process --  On or about 3/4/05, the employer did not assure that the recommendations from the 2022 PHA, such as, but not limited to recommendation no. 5, "Consider installation of cages, stanchions, or other guarding on west side dock evaporator, piping, ammonia equipment, etc.", were documented and completed in a timely manner.   On 3/4/05, the recommendation was still in open status.

Issued

Aug 28, 2025

Abate by

Oct 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,040 · Current $8,040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(j)(2):The employer did not establish written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.  (a) Throughout the facility:  On or prior to 3/4/25, the employer did not develop written procedures for mechanical integrity activities such as, but not limited to:  replacement of pressure safety valves, testing of compressor cutouts,  oil analysis, and replacement of coalescing filters.

Issued

Aug 28, 2025

Abate by

Oct 3, 2025

Penalty

Initial $8,040 · Current $8,040

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(j)(4)(iii):  The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment to maintain its mechanical integrity, was not consistent with applicable manufacturer's recommendations and good engineering practices, or more frequently determined to be necessary by prior operating experience.    (a) Ammonia Refrigeration System, throughout facility -- On or about 3/04/25, the employer was unable to document that the frequency of inspections and tests on equipment safety devices, such as but not limited to:   engine room emergency ventilation fan operation, complied with the employer's chosen RAGAGEP, IIAR-6 2019.