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Standard Cited: 19100119 D03 II Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1678654.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,822.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 900
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/09/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/09/2024 | $6,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/14/2023 | $9,822.00 | 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: (a) Ammonia refrigeration engine room - On or about September 7, 2023, the refrigeration engine room door, leading from the forklift battery charging area, was not tight-fitting to prevent the migration of ammonia into other work areas in the event of a release. Employees performing tasks in the engine room, forklift battery charging area, and adjacent areas, would be exposed to ammonia vapors in the event of a significant release. The employer did not document compliance, for this door, with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices such as, but not limited to, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 15-2010 Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems. This item corrected during inspection.