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347085896
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0215800
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2023-10-20
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607 PHILLIPS STREET, FULTON, NY, 13069
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2023-11-02
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| Emphasis |
N: CHEMNEP
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
2094257 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2094005 |
| Health |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2169465 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100037 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
5323.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5323.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4): Safeguard(s) designed to protect employees during an emergency (e.g., sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire doors, exit lighting), were not in proper working order at all times: a) On or about 11/2/2023, Control Room, the existing emergency lighting in the control room was inoperable. Abatement certification is required for this item |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 II |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
8873.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
3 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. a) On or about 11/2/2023, Main receiver Area, Numerous valves, gauges, and pipes, including the high level alarm and the main receiver, located in the main receiver area and elevated condensers were not labeled/ tagged in compliance with ANSI/IIAR 2. b) On or about 11/2/2023, Engine Room, Numerous valves and gauges associated with compressor #4 were not labeled/ tagged in compliance with ANSI/IIAR 2 . c) On or about 11/2/2023, Engine Room, A Purger System had numerous valves, gauges, and equipment associated with the process not provided with labels/ tags, along with some of the associated piping not being labeled or color coded in compliance with ANSI/IIAR 2. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 J04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
12421.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12421.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(i): The employer did not perform inspection and tests on process equipment a) On or about 11/2/2023, Throughout the Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration System, the employer had not performed any thickness testing or inspections on any of the associated piping or vessels. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 J05 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
12421.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
12421.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
8 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(5):The employer did not correct deficiencies in equipment that were outside acceptable limits before use: a) On or about 11/2/2023, Main receiver Area, A ladder was stored against pressurized NH3 piping. b) On or about 11/2/2023, Main Receiver, A sight glass was isolated and inoperable due to leaks. c) On or about 11/2/2023, Engine Room, Compressor #4 was in use with vibration/ oscillation which was stressing pipe connections. d) On or about 11/2/2023, Engine Room, Gauge at the low pressure inlet on Compressor #4 had no indicator arm. e) On or about 11/2/2023, Engine Room, Louvered vents were inoperable due to bricks/ metal holding them closed preventing make up air from entering the engine room. f) On or about 11/2/2023, Control Room, NH3 sensors were in fault mode and out of calibration. g) On or about 11/2/2023, Engine Room, #4 pump QC flow verification module was held together by pliers. h) On or about 11/2/2023, Freezer, In floor heating system was non operational, causing uplift and pressure on roof level NH3 pipes. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 O01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
8873.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1): The employer did not certify that they have evaluated compliance with the provisions of this section at least every three years: a) On or about 10/20/2023, Throughout the facility, the company had not performed any compliance audits on their Process Safety Management program. |
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| Citation ID |
01006A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 D03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
8873.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
8873.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i): The employer did not provide a respirator that was adequate to protect the health of the employee under routine and reasonably foreseeable emergency situations: a) On or about 10/20/2023, Freezer, Employees were working in a freezer with an ongoing Anhydrous Ammonia leak. Employees were utilizing N95 respirators and 1/2 face respirators while in an atmosphere with up to 260 ppm of NH3. Abatement certification is required for this item |
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| Citation ID |
01006B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: a) On or about 10/20/2023, Freezer, Employees utilizing, N95, 1/2 face and full face respirators in an environment containing NH3, were not provided with any medical evaluation prior to use. Abatement certification is required for this item |
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| Citation ID |
01006C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2): Employee(s) using tight-fitting facepiece respirators were not fit tested prior to initial use of the respirator: a) On or about 10/20/2023, Freezer, Employees utilizing, N95, 1/2 face and full face respirators in an environment containing NH3, were not provided with fit testing prior to use. Abatement certification is required for this item |
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| Citation ID |
01006D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 G01 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: a) On or about 10/20/2023, Freezer, An employee utilizing a 1/2 face respirator in an environment containing NH3, had facial hair which was between the skin and the sealing surface of the respirator. Abatement certification is required for this item |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100176 B |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
10648.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10648.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.176(b): Storage of material created a hazard: a) On or about 10/20/2023, Freezer, Storage racks containing product were compromised due to heaving floors. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Repeat |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 J02 |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
24842.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
24842.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: a) On or about 11/2/2023, Throughout the Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration System, the employer had not implemented an inspection system to address external corrosion on process piping and vessels. K&N's Foods USA, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.119(j)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1433625, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 4/14/2020, with respect to a workplace located at 607 Phillips Street, Fulton, NY 13069. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 I B |
| Issuance Date |
2024-04-16 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-05-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2024-04-30 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
7 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B): The employer's piping and instrument diagrams did not include information that provided specific identification of equipment that is part of the process: a) On or about 11/2/2023, Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration System: The existing P&IDs had discrepancies between the drawings and what was actually in place, such as, but not limited to a high level alarm and transmission system being in place, but not annotated on the P&IDs. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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345199541
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0215800
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2021-02-08
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607 PHILLIPS STREET, FULTON, NY, 13069
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
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| Close Conference |
2021-02-08
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| Emphasis |
N: AMPUTATE
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1730684 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
4505.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4505.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(2): The employer did not ensure that the minimum perpendicular distance from the centerline of the steps or rungs to the nearest permanent object in back of the ladder was 7 inches (18 cm). (a) In the Forming Line Room, on or about 3/23/2021: an access ladder attached to the Provatec 760 forming machine (serial #760) had clearances of 4.75", 3.25", and 1.8" from the nearest permanent object for the bottom step, second step from bottom, and third step from bottom. Employees exposed to falls of up to 30 inches. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
7510.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7510.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment was protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system. The equipment was not covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard. (a) In the Forming Line Room, on or about 3/23/2021: the meat forming hopper on the Provatec 760 forming machine (serial #760) was not protected to prevent employees from falling into the rotating augers within the hopper. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards due to rotating augers located 22" below the lip of the hopper edge. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 A01 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
9011.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
9011.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by ingoing nip points. (a) In the SK room, at the head of the griller line #1, on or about 2/3/2021, employees were exposed to the unguarded nip point hazards of a rotating auger within a meat extruding device. Direct exposure to the nip point hazard resulted in the partial finger amputation of one employee. (b) In the Forming Line Room, on or about 3/23/2021, the delivery end of the product conveyor on the Nothum Superflex 24R breading machine, had an unguarded, ingoing nip point. (c) In the Packaging Room, on or about 3/23/2021, a Rovema Bagger VPS-260 bagging machine which had an unguarded ingoing nip point on the product delivery belt end. (d) In the Packaging Room, on or about 3/23/2021, employees were exposed to an unguarded pinch point on the product wrapping roller supported on a Rovema Bagger VPS-260 bagging machine (e) In the maintenance shop, on or about 3/23/2021, a Central Machinery drill press model #39955, serial #355851420 was not equipped with a shaft/chuck/bit guard, exposing employees to laceration, pinching, burning and caught in hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts up to 3,865 RPMs, flying chips and sparks. (f) In the maintenance shop, on or about 3/23/2021, a Grizzly Industrial mill/drill model #G0781, serial #1810731 was not equipped with a shaft/chuck/bit guard, exposing employees to laceration, pinching, burning and caught in hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts up to 2000 RPMs, flying chips and sparks. |
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| Citation ID |
01004A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 A04 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Current Penalty |
4505.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4505.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rests. On offhand grinding machines, work rests were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. (a) In the southwest side of the ammonia compressor room, on or about 3/23/2021, the work rest on a Westward 4TM70 6" Bench Grinder was not adjusted to within one-eighth of an inch, exposing employees to projectile hazards from flying wheel fragments. |
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| Citation ID |
01004B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100215 B09 |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Current Penalty |
4505.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4505.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one-fourth inch (a) In the southwest side of the ammonia compressor room, on or about 3/23/2021, the tongue guard on a Westward 4TM70 6" Bench Grinder was not adjusted to within one-fourth of an inch, exposing employees to projectile hazards from flying wheel fragments. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100219 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
7510.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
7510.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i):All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor were not protected by stationary casings enclosing shafting completely or by troughs enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: (a) In the southwest side of the ammonia compressor room, on or about 3/23/2021, the horizontal shafting on a Frick Rotary compressor unit was not fully enclosed, exposing employees to hazardous rotating motion and caught in hazards. (b) In the southwest side of the ammonia compressor room, on or about 3/23/2021, the horizontal shafting on a Frick Rotary compressor unit was not fully enclosed, exposing employees to hazardous rotating motion and caught in hazards. |
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| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Willful |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Current Penalty |
102981.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
102981.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i):The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that was 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by one or more of the following: guardrail systems; safety net systems; or personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems. (a) In the Forming Line Room, on or about 3/23/2021: an elevated work platform on the Provatec 760 forming machine (serial #760) was not protected to prevent employees from exposure to fall hazards. Employees were exposed to fall hazards by means of an unprotected edge 61" above the floor level. |
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| Citation ID |
03001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):Procedures were not developed or documented for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: (a)In the SK Room, on or about 3/23/2021, equipment specific procedures were not developed for a steam kettle which had electrical and steam energy. (a)In the SK Room, on or about 3/23/2021, equipment specific procedures were not developed for a steam kettle which had electrical and steam energy. |
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| Citation ID |
03002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C05 II |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii):Lockout devices and tagout devices were utilized for other purposes than controlling energy: (a) Electrical panels in the southeast and northeast walls of the ammonia compressor room were locked and tagged for circuits which were permanently taken out of service. |
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| Citation ID |
03003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
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 3/23/2021, the last periodic inspection of the company's energy control procedures was conducted during August of 2018. |
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| Citation ID |
03004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv): The employer did not certify that employee training had been accomplished and was being kept up to date: (a) On or about 3/23/2021, the employer did not certify that authorized employees were trained, to include each employee's name and dates of training. |
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| Citation ID |
03005 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100212 B |
| Issuance Date |
2021-07-22 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2021-08-17 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2021-08-12 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.212(b): Machines designed for fixed locations were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving: (a) In the maintenance shop, on or about 3/23/2021, a Central Machinery drill press model #39955, serial #355851420 was not mounted to the shop floor. (b) In the maintenance shop, on or about 3/23/2021, a Grizzly Industrial mill/drill model #G0781, serial #1810731 was not mounted to the work bench on which it was placed. |
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344336250
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0215800
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2019-09-25
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607 PHILLIPS STREET, FULTON, NY, 13069
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
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| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2019-10-09
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| Emphasis |
N: CHEMNEP
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| Case Closed |
2023-03-20
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1502567 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D02 I C |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
4290.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(C): Process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process did not include the maximum intended quantity: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not completed and implemented a written compilation of written process safety information including process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process including the maximum intended inventory. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D02 I D |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(D): Process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process did not include the safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures and pressures: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not completed and implemented a written compilation of written process safety information including process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process including the safe upper and lower limits for temperatures and pressures. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D02 I E |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(E): The employer failed to perform an evaluation of the consequences of deviations, including those effecting the safety and health of employees: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not completed and implemented a written compilation of written process safety information including an evaluation of the consequences of deviation. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 I A |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(A): The employer did not complete a compilation of process safety information pertaining to the material of construction of equipment in the process: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not completed and implemented a written compilation of written process safety information including process safety information pertaining to the material of construction of equipment in the process. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001E |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 I C |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-08-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(C): Process safety information pertaining to the technology in the process did not include the electrical classification: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not completed and implemented a written compilation of written process safety information including process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process including the required electrical classification of covered areas. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001F |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 I D |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-08-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D): Process safety information pertaining to equipment in the process did not include relief system design and design basis: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not completed and implemented a written compilation of written process safety information including process safety information pertaining to the relief system design and design basis. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001G |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 I E |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-08-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(E): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include a ventilation system design. On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not completed and implemented a written compilation of written process safety information including process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process including ventilation system design. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001H |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 I F |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(F): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment and process did not include design codes and standards that were employed: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not completed and implemented a written compilation of written process safety information including process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process including the design codes and standards. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01001I |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 D03 I H |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-08-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(H): Process safety information pertaining to the equipment in the process did not include the safety systems (e.g., interlocks, detection, or suppression systems): On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not completed and implemented a written compilation of written process safety information including process safety information pertaining to the technology of the process including the safety systems such has detection and alarm systems. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
4285.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(1): The employer did not perform an initial process hazard analysis (hazard evaluation) on processes covered by 29 CFR 1910.119: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not performed any process hazard analysis in relation to the Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration/ freezer system. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01003 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 F01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
4285.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1): The employer did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provided clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information and addressing at least steps for each operating phase, safe operating limits, safety and health considerations, and safety systems and their functions as outlined by this paragraph: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not developed and implemented written operating procedures in regards to the anhydrous ammonia refrigeration/ freezer system. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
4285.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(1): Each employee presently involved in operating a process, and each employee before being involved in operating a newly assigned process, shall be trained in an overview of the process and in the operating procedures as specified in paragraph (f) of this section. The training shall include emphasis on the specific safety and health hazards, emergency operations including shutdown, and safe work practices applicable to the employee's job tasks: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not provided and documented training for employees required to operate and maintain the facility's Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration/ freezer system, a covered process. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01005 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 J02 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
4285.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(2): The employer did not establish or implement written procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not established or implemented any written procedures to maintain the integrity of process equipment in the facility's Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration/ freezer system. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01006 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 L01 |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
4285.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1): The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to manage changes (except for "replacements in kind") to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and, changes to facilities that affect a covered process: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer had not established and implemented procedures to manage change of chemicals, technology, equipment, procedures, and changes to the facility in regards to the Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration/ freezer system, a covered process. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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| Citation ID |
01007 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100119 N |
| Issuance Date |
2020-03-25 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2020-05-11 |
| Current Penalty |
4285.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6747.0 |
| Final Order |
2020-04-14 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
24 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.119(n): The employer did not establish and implement an emergency plan for the entire plant in accordance with the provisions of 29 CFR 1910.38: On or before 9/25/2019, In the facility: The company maintains a covered process in that they utilize a refrigeration/ freezer system which maintains over 10,000 pounds of Anhydrous Ammonia. The employer did not implement a comprehensive emergency plan including, but not limited to, procedures to differentiate between large and small releases and the response to them. Employees operate and maintain the facility's Anhydrous Ammonia refrigeration/ freezer system, a covered process. Abatement certification is required for this item. |
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343951539
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0215800
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2019-04-23
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607 PHILLIPS STREET, FULTON, NY, 13069
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
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| Safety/Health |
Health
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| Close Conference |
2019-09-25
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| Case Closed |
2019-09-25
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1447586 |
| Health |
Yes |
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