Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005D Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(vi): The process hazard analysis did not address human factors: (a) Protein for Pets Opco, LLC, dba All American Pet Proteins, at 259 30th Street, Greeley, CO: On and preceding 9/3/2021, the Process Hazard Analysis did not address human factors. Contractors performed services at the facility, including but not limited to inspection, testing, and maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration system. The Process Hazard Analysis did not address human factors issues related to work performed by contractors onsite. By not performing a Process Hazard Analysis to the detail required, including factors related to appropriate training and safe operating practices by contractors, an unanticipated release of ammonia could result. This condition exposed employees to an ammonia hazard. (b) Protein for Pets Opco, LLC, dba All American Pet Proteins, at 259 30th Street, Greeley, CO: On and preceding 9/3/2021, the Process Hazard Analysis did not address human factors. Employees performed non-routine tasks, such as but not limited to oil pot draining, start-up, and shut down. The Process Hazard Analysis did not address human factors issues related to non-routine tasks. By not performing a Process Hazard Analysis to the detail required, including factors related to appropriate training and safe operating practices for non-routine tasks, an unanticipated release of ammonia could result. This condition exposed employees to an ammonia hazard.