OSHA Inspection: ANDERSON CUSTOM PROCESSING, INC.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $8276.00 · Current $4220.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(b)(8): The employer did not ensure that ladders are used only for the purposes for which they were designed.  On or about August 15, 2025, the employer did not ensure that a 12' fiberglass step ladder was used only for the purposes for which it was designed. An employee utilized the step ladder while it was closed and leaned against Boiler #2 to gain access to a shut-off valve and a placard on the ladder instructs for proper set-up and use to make sure the ladder is fully open and the spreaders locked.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9931.00 · Current $5065.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(c)(6)(i):The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  On or about August 18, 2025, the employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure for Boiler #2 (Johnston Boiler Company, Model PFTA750-4GP250S) to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed when employees performed maintenance such as prepping the boiler for annual inspection which included draining the boiler and removing access doors and panels.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(5)(i): All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy was not relieved, disconnected, restrained or otherwise rendered safe after the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices:   On or about August 18, 2025, prior to and employee performing maintenance, the potentially hazardous stored or residual energy (Thermal-Hot Water up to 212 degrees F) for Boiler #2 (Johnston Boiler Company, Model PFTA750-4GP250S) was not relieved or otherwise rendered safe after the electrical energy source was isolated and a lockout device was installed.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.147(d)(4)(i):Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:  On or about August 18, 2025, lockout devices were not affixed to the gas isolation valves by an authorized employee prior to the employee performing maintenance on Boiler #2 (Johnston Boiler Company, Model PFTA750-4GP250S). Maintenance included: removing access doors and panels, and draining the water from the boiler.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-06 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $9931.00 · Current $5065.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation:  On or about August 18, 2025, an authorized employee performing maintenance such as removing access doors/panels from Boiler #2 (Johnston Boiler Company, Model PFTA750-4GP250S) did not receive training training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available, and the methods and means necessary for isolation of energy isolation on Boiler #2.