OSHA Inspection: DOUBLE DIAMOND DISTILLERY LLC

Issued

2026-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4502.00 · Current $4502.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.28(b)(1)(i): Except as provided elsewhere in this section 29 CFR 1910.28, the employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the systems described in 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):  a) On or about January 13, 2026, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards when accessing the upper mezzanine above the production floor. The elevated storage area was over 7 feet in height with only partial guardrails and no personal fall protection systems or equivalent to eliminate possible fall hazards.  b) On or about January 7, and at times prior, employees were exposed to fall hazards when accessing the upper hopper of the bottling machine. The employer failed to ensure employees are not exposed to fall hazards greater than four feet. Employees had stood on top of the bottling machine, which is at least 7 feet 2 inches in height, to unjam the upper capping machine hopper.

Issued

2026-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5628.00 · Current $5628.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(7)(i)(B): Affected employees were not instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure:  a) On or about January 13, 2026, and at times prior, employees were exposed to pinch points and crushing hazards. The employer failed to ensure that affected employees had Lock Out Tag Out training when operating machines such as, but not limited to: MBF Synchrofill bottling, Makro labelling, and the air compressor. The distillery production employees were required to operate and/or work around machines with complex Lock Out Tag Out Procedures and are required to clean the machines, unjam them, or perform minor servicing tasks.

Issued

2026-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5628.00 · Current $5628.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(a)(2)(ii): Alternative measures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by the exception of 1910.147(a)(2)(ii) for routine, repetitive, and integral processes such as minor tool changes and adjustments, and other minor servicing activities.  (a) On or about January 13, 2026, and at times prior, employees were exposed to pinch points and crushing hazards during the bottling changeover process. The employer failed to ensure that minor servicing tasks, such as changeover, were outlined and alternative service techniques (e.g. the inch-safe technique as explained in Breckenridge Distillery's Lock Out Tag Out Program are not documented.) The employer was not knowledgeable about the "inch-safe service technique" mentioned in their LOTO program. The employer did not have the specifics of minor servicing called out in their written program and employees didn't have knowledge on minor servicing tasks and requirements.

Issued

2026-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D):  a) On or about January 13, 2026, and at times prior, employees were exposed to pinch points and crushing hazards. The employer failed to ensure that the facility's Lock Out Tag Out Program was clear and specific (e.g. purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques). Employees operate machines such as, but not limited to, the MBF Synchrofill bottling, makro labelling, and the air compressor and are required to clean the machines, unjam them, or perform minor servicing tasks such as a changeover. The LOTO program did not contain machine specific LOTO procedures for employees to follow during maintenance activities, is not site specific and not reflective of the actual equipment and hazards (e.g. air compressor maintenance lock out procedures; changeover and alternative means; clearing bottle jams, etc.).

Issued

2026-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirement of this standard were being followed:   a) On or about January 13, 2026, and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure that the facility's Lock Out Tag Out Program was reviewed annually, per the requirement. Employees at the facility operate machines and conduct maintenance on the machines.  Annual and/or periodic inspections of the LOTO program did not occur.

Issued

2026-05-07 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-06-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 1060

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1200(h)(3): The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):  a) On or about January 13, 2026, and at times prior, employees were exposed to chemical hazards such as Category 2 flammable Ethyl Alcohol 192 Proof All Grades (Ultra Pure LLC). The employer failed to train employees on the hazards and risks associated with ethanol and what to do if there is a spill or a large amount in an enclosed space. Ethanol is flammable but also an asphyxiant.