OSHA Inspection: LONE STAR BAKERY

Issued

2024-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $9679.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.22(a)(3):(3) Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  On or about October 24, 2023, employees were exposed to slip/trip hazards when the employer did not ensure the Plant 1 Engine Room floor was free of boxes, protruding objects such as metal rods that will be used for further expansion.

Issued

2024-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $9679.00 Reduced

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:  Instance a) On or about October 24, 2023, in the Plant 2 Refrigeration Engine Room at Lone Star Bakery located in China Grove, Texas; employees were exposed to fire, explosion and toxic gas release hazards when the employer did not replace or recertify the pressure relief valves every five years according to their adopted RAGAGEP, IIAR Bulletin 110 (Start-up, Inspection and Maintenance of Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems) Edition 1993, Section 6.6.3.   Instance b) On or about October 24, 2023, in the Plant 1 and Plant 2 Refrigeration Engine Rooms at Lone Star Bakery located in China Grove, Texas, employees were exposed to fire, explosion and toxic gas release hazards when the employer did not ensure the ammonia refrigeration piping and system components; including but not limited to the King Valve (HPR1-19) on the High Pressure Receiver was properly identified according to their adopted RAGAGEP, IIAR Bulletin No. 109 (Minimum Safety Criteria for a Safe Ammonia Refrigeration System) Edition 1997 , Section 4.10.3.

Issued

2024-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11524.00 · Current $6914.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.119(f)(1): The employer  did not develop and implement written operating procedures that provide clear instructions for safely conducting activities involved in each covered process consistent with the process safety information.   On or about October 24, 2023 in the Plant 1 Refrigeration Engine Room at Lone Star Bakery located in China Grove, Texas; employees were exposed to fire, explosion and toxic gas release hazards when the employer did not establish the Car Seal Procedure to ensure the block valves on relief lines were maintained properly in the desired operating position.

Issued

2024-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16131.00 · Current $9679.00 Reduced

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:  On or about October 24, 2023 in the Plant 2 Refrigeration Engine Room at Lone Star Bakery located in China Grove, Texas, employees were exposed to fire, explosion and toxic gas release hazards when the employer did not establish and implemented inspection and test procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of the equipment; including but not limited to Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) procedure.

Issued

2024-02-27 00:00:00

Abate by

2024-04-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $11524.00 · Current $6914.00 Reduced

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 requirements of this standard are being followed:   On or about October 24, 2023, in the Plant 1 and Plant 2 Refrigeration Engine Room at Lone Star Bakery located in China Grove, Texas; employees  were exposed to fire, explosion and toxic gas release hazards when the employer did not conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.