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Standard Cited: 880004 General Duty Clause
Inspection Nr: 303739510
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/02/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/19/2001
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0751910
Contest Date: 08/24/2001
Final Order: 02/20/2003
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/20/2003 | $1,500.00 | 09/19/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/02/2001 | $5,000.00 | 09/19/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL
Section 88.4 - Code of Iowa (2001) 88.4: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to anhydrous ammonia: (a)Dump Room - An employee was required to change a solenoid valve on a hot gas ammonia line. While performing this maintenance duty the employee was exposed to anhydrous ammonia. The piping and valves upstream and down stream were not labeled to ensure proper identification of these components. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to use the guidelines for Identification of Ammonia Refrigeration Piping and System Components. Bulletin No. 114. This condition existed on or about 05/12/01.