Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1159268.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,839.00
Current Penalty: $7,839.00
Issuance Date: 12/02/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 09/13/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date: 12/23/2016
Final Order: 08/30/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/30/2018 | $7,839.00 | 09/13/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/03/2017 | $7,839.00 | 01/23/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/02/2016 | $7,839.00 | 01/23/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii): The employer did not document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP): (a) Engine Room No. 2 - On or about June 30, 2016, the employer was not in compliance with RAGAGEP exposing employees to hazards posed by a potential ammonia release: The automatic exhaust system was impeded as inoperable manual intake louvers, rather than louvers with dampers of a fail-open power-closed type, were used. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit abatement certification, required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.