Two (2) frozen food production plants have been cited by OSHA with 27 safety violations carrying fines of $150,000. OSHA received complaints alleging hazards with the ammonia refrigeration systems at these facilities. A fire at the Burlington facility Jan. 30 resulted in the destruction of a portion of the plant’s ammonia refrigeration system, causing significant property damage. No serious injuries were reported. Twenty-two PSM violations at both facilities involve multiple instances of not addressing the consequences of the failure of various engineering and administrative controls. The company also failed to address procedures to perform oil draining activities safely for ammonia compressors and provide and document worker training involving the ammonia systems and related operating equipment. In Burlington, four additional serious violations include insufficient safety guardrails on platforms; inadequate exit routes; lack of an emergency eyewash station near a compressor room, posing potential exposure to anhydrous ammonia; and missing cover plates on several electrical switches. In Franksville, one additional serious violation includes failing to certify that periodic inspections of hazardous energy control procedures had been performed. Here is a breakdown of the citations: