Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100120 Q01 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 1124372.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Solicitor Advised
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/25/2016
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 578
Abatement Date: 06/21/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 06/21/2016
Final Order: 04/24/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/24/2017 | $5,000.00 | 06/21/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/25/2016 | $7,000.00 | 06/21/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2016 | $7,000.00 | 06/21/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): The employer did not implement an emergency response plan to handle anticipated emergencies prior to commencement of emergency response operations: a) On or about December 1, 2015, or prior thereto: the facility did not implement pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties during anhydrous ammonia releases. b) On or about December 1, 2015, or prior thereto: the facility did not implement training and communication procedures during anhydrous ammonia releases. c) On or about December 1, 2015, or prior thereto: the facility did not implement emergency recognition and prevention procedures for anhydrous ammonia releases. d) On or about December 1, 2015, or prior thereto: the facility did not implement decontamination procedures during anhydrous ammonia releases. e) On or about December 1, 2015, or prior thereto: the facility did not implement critique of response and follow-up after anhydrous ammonia releases. f) On or about December 1, 2015, or prior thereto: the facility did not implement PPE and emergency equipment procedures during anhydrous ammonia releases. Abatement documentation and certification required for this item.