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Standard Cited: 19100307 C02 I Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1023716.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/01/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/24/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/14/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/14/2015 | $0.00 | 07/24/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/01/2015 | $6,300.00 | 07/24/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present: At this facility in the ammonia engine room the ventilation system did not meet IIRA/ASME-15 standards when exhaust fans were not running continuously. Lack of adequate ventilation required electrical equipment in the room to be approved for Class 1, Division 2 locations. The electrical equipment, including lighting and other electrical devices, were not designed for Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations. Employees working in or near these areas were exposed to fire and explosion hazards.