Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(d)(2)(i)(D): Information concerning the technology of the process did not include safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions: a. Freezer C - On or about October 11, 2023, the employer did not compile and retain written process safety information related to the safe upper and lower pressure limits for Freezer C. Failure to compile, retain, and utilize these limits for the purpose of safeguards, development of operating procedures, and the development of preventative maintenance schedules and procedures which can result in equipment operating outside of acceptable limits or failing to be properly maintained which can result in 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 C - On or about October 11, 2023, the employer did not compile and retain written process safety information related to the safe upper and lower limits for the 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 compile, retain, and utilize these limits for the purpose of safeguards, development of operating procedures, and the development of preventative maintenance schedules and procedures which can result in equipment operating outside of acceptable limits or failing to be properly maintained which can result in loss of containment of ammonia in the system and exposure to ammonia via inhalation which can result in serious illness or death. c. Machine Room A - On or about October 11, 2023, the employer did not compile and retain written process safety information related to the safe upper and lower limits for the high-pressure discharge limit, lubrication oil pressure and temperature limits for the Spiral Freezer and Compressor 575, B270, A270, 775, and 480 compressors. Failure to compile, retain, and utilize these limits for the purpose of safeguards, development of operating procedures, and the development of preventative maintenance schedules and procedures which can result in equipment operating outside of acceptable limits or failing to be properly maintained which can result in 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)(D), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1565223, citation number 1, item number 3a 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.