OSHA PSM citations @ Food Plant (NH3 & $122K)
OSHA found that the nation's largest chicken producer failed to use proper safety procedures that allowed a release of 79 pounds of anhydrous ammonia and endangered workers at its Waco facility on Sept. 28, 2015. OSHA cited the facility for two repeat and two serious violations under its Process Safety Management Standard. The company faces penalties of $122,500. OSHA issued the two repeat citations for failing to implement proper standard operating procedures with accurate information on safety systems and how they worked. The company's process hazard analysis failed to address issues in the plant. Inspectors also found the company's inspections and equipment testing were not completed as scheduled or documented as required. The agency cited the company for the same or similar violations at its plants in in TX in February 2015 and in Arkansas in July 2013. The agency also issued serious citations for failing to use proper methods to prevent over-pressurization and explosions in the system, and for placing the control and maintenance room facilities in the engine room for ammonia refrigeration. Here is a breakdown of the citations: |
Partner Organizations I am proud to announce that The Chlorine Institute and SAFTENG have extended our"Partners in Safety" agreement for another year (2024) CI Members, send me an e-mail to request your FREE SAFTENG membership
Member Associations
|
