Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to a potential catastrophic release of ammonia gas or liquid resulting in irritation, pulmonary edema, skin burns and frostbite from the deficient design, lack of proper operation, and lack of maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration facility and equipment: 1. On or about March 23, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to ensure proper containment of the ammonia within the machine room in that there were large holes in the floor and no door to separate the machine room from the maintenance / storage room below. 2. On or about March 23, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to properly label ammonia piping in the machine room. 3. On or about March 23, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to test / calibrate ammonia sensors in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. 4. On or about March 23, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to provide adequate illumination within the machine room. 5. On or about March 23, 2016 and at times prior, the employer failed to establish and implement an adequate inspection schedule for pressure vessels.