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Standard Cited: 19100120 Q01 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 1070581.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,200.00
Issuance Date: 11/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 260
Abatement Date: 12/18/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/10/2015
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0640
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/10/2015 | $4,200.00 | 12/18/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/17/2015 | $7,000.00 | 12/18/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): An emergency response plan was not be developed and implemented to handle anticipated emergencies prior to the commencement of emergency response operations. The plan was not in writing and available for inspection and copying by employees, their representatives and OSHA personnel. a. BEF Foods, Inc. located in Lima, Ohio: On or about June 11, 2015, the company did not ensure an emergency response plan was developed and implemented to handle anticipated emergencies such as a chlorine gas release from the combination of two incompatible chemicals used in the sanitation process.