OSHA PSM citations @ food plant (NH3 & $124K)

OSHA has cited a food manufacturing company for 25 serious and one other violation for exposing workers to hazardous chemicals, electrical dangers and fall hazards. OSHA discovered the violations after an inspection of the facility. The agency inspected the plant after an evacuation of the facility sent workers to the hospital as a precaution on Oct. 16, 2015. The citations include multiple violations of OSHA’s process safety management regulations; exposing workers to hazardous chemicals, respiratory protection, electrical hazards, and the failure to provide fall protection to employees.  Proposed penalties for the employer total $124,000.  Here’s a breakdown of the PSM and PSM Related citations:

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