Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100111 C02 III Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia.
Inspection Nr: 1217909.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $9,506.00
Issuance Date: 08/11/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/07/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date: 08/31/2017
Final Order: 09/21/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/21/2018 | $9,506.00 | 09/07/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/31/2017 | $12,675.00 | 09/07/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/11/2017 | $12,675.00 | 09/07/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.111(c)(2)(iii): Each storage container holding anhydrous ammonia was not provided with a pressure gauge graduated from 0 to 400 p.s.i. The employer did not ensure anhydrous ammonia tanks were equipped with a pressure gauge graduated from 0 to 400 psi and exposed employees to adverse health effects while working around the ammonia storage containers.