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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 106488489
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/21/1992
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 170
Abatement Date: 08/23/1992
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date: 08/12/1992
Final Order: 02/28/1993
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/28/1993 | $5,000.00 | 08/23/1992 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/21/1992 | $5,000.00 | 08/23/1992 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 the hazard of inhalation of anhydrous ammonia: (a) Employees were exposed to the hazard of inhalation of anhydrous ammonia and possible asphyxiation; to irritation to eyes, nose, throat and lungs; to chemicals burns to the skin and lungs; and to possible permanent other injuries including possible fatal injuries. Injuries would result from uncontrolled releases of anhydrous ammonia in liquid or gaseous form in the event of failure of the bulk storage tank(s) and/or the equipment system(s) attached to the tank(s). Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to implement a program for maintenance in- spection, rating repair, and alteration as outlined in publication API-510, American Petroleum Institute, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code.