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

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(E): The employer failed to perform an evaluation of the consequences of deviations, including those effecting the safety and health of employees. a. Machine Room C - On or about October 11, 2023, the employer failed evaluate the consequences of deviation with respect to high-pressure discharge limit, lubrication oil pressure and temperature limits for the 1435 Screw compressor, 675 Screw Compressor, Oil Pot C Receiver, C intercooler, NH3 Pump C, and High-Pressure Receiver. Failure to include these limits can result in equipment operating outside of acceptable limits exposing employees to loss of containment of ammonia in the system and exposure to ammonia via inhalation which can result in serious illness or death. b. Machine Room A - On or about October 11, 2023, the employer failed evaluate the consequences of deviation with respect to high-pressure discharge limit, lubrication oil pressure and temperature limits for the Spiral Freezer and Compressors 575, B270, A270, 775, and 480. Failure to include these limits can result in equipment operating outside of acceptable limits exposing employees to loss of containment of ammonia in the system and exposure to ammonia via inhalation which can result in serious illness or death. Hanover Foods Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(E), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1565223, citation number 1, item number 3b and was affirmed as a final order on 07/13/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 7000 Millington Road, Clayton, DE 19938. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.