2018 Video of the Week #39 (Hotwork on used drum – NO NO NO!)
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2018 Photo of the Week #39 (So a screwdriver and roll of duct tape walk into a workplace…)
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EPA RMP General Duty citations @ Pet Food facility (NH3 & $89K w/ SEP $99K)
Respondent operates a facility where it processes fish to produce ingredients used by pet food manufacturers (the “Facility”). The Facility is located in a designated industrial area within approximately 300 feet (0.05 mile) of JFK Memorial Highway, less than 500 feet (0.09 mile) from the nearest residence, and approximately 600 feet (0.11 mile) from Buzzard’s…...
EPA RMP citations @ two food warehousing facilities (NH3 & $70K)
Respondent owned and operated two food warehousing facilities. One is used for food manufacturing and refrigerated warehouse and storage. The other is used for refrigerated storage. On January 26, 20 17, EPA conducted a compliance inspection at the food manufacturing facility, as well as a records review of the risk management plan (submitted to EPA…...
EPA RMP citations @ fertilizer facility (NH3 & $114K)
Respondent is the owner and operator of the facility where anhydrous ammonia is a “regulated substance” pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 68.3. On or about November 15, 2017, EPA conducted an inspection of Respondent’s Facility to determine compliance with 40 C.F.R. Part 68. Information gathered during the EPA inspection revealed that Respondent had greater than…...
EPA RMP citations @ meat processing facility (NH3 & $72K, w/ $113K SEP)
Respondent is the owner and/or operator of a meat processing facility that uses, handles, and/or stores more than a threshold quantity of anhydrous ammonia, which is a regulated substance, listed under 40 C.F.R. § 68.130. Respondent meets the Program 3 eligibility requirements under 40 C.F.R. § 68.10. On December 12, 2016, EPA conducted an inspection…...
EPA RMP Program 2 citations @ anhydrous ammonia facility (NH3 & $48K)
Respondent is a Plant Food Company and is an owner or operator of vessels containing anhydrous ammonia located at the Facility. The vessels are a “stationary source” pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 68.3. On or about March 1, 2017, EPA conducted an inspection of the Facility to determine compliance with Section 112(r) of the CAA…...
OSHRC differs on what constitutes RAGAGEP
A petroleum refinery was inspected by OSHA as part of its Refinery National Emphasis Program. A team of compliance officers and industrial hygienists from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspected the refinery from September 10 through December 18, 2009. On March 8, 2010, OSHA issued three citations to Respondents, two of which were settled…...
2018 Photo of the Week #38 (More smoking area insanity)
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2018 Video of the Week #38 (Cell Phone distraction during transfer of Diesel Fuel)
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The difference between and “inspector” and “examiner” (ASME B31.3)
Under ASME B31.3 (Process Piping), the roels and requirements for an Examiner are distinctly different from those for an [Owner’s] Inspector. While the Inspector represents the owner and audits the work, the Examiner represents the manufacturer, fabricator, or erector and is the person actually performing the quality control examinations—including visual inspection. Because ASME B31.3 classifies…...
EPA RMP GDC citations @ metal products manufacturing facility (H2 & $160K)
Respondent owned and operated a primary metal products manufacturing facility that produces annually over 300,000 tons of powdered metal which is used in the production of automotive parts. Hydrogen is handled in the production of powdered metal, and hydrogen is a regulated flammable substance listed under 40 C.F.R. § 68.130. The Facility receives scrap iron…...