UPDATED with new data on 5/25/2018…
Here is a look at OSHA’s PSM activity in 2017 (October 2016 – September 2017). As you can see, OSHA did 88 PSM inspections and issued 329 citations for a total of $2,032,036 in fines. This is the SETTLED amount and NOT the initial citations. Here is a quick breakdown of activity:
SPECIAL NOTE: 4 of the Top 5 Industries involve Ammonia Refrigeration Processes
- NAICS Code: 311 / Food Manufacturing was #1 in # of citations with 115
- NAICS Code: 311 / Food Manufacturing was #1 in $’s with $706,464
- NAICS Code: 311 / Food Manufacturing was #1 in # of inspections with 26
By the # of Citations