Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 F04 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1151324.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $8,106.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 239
Abatement Date: 03/31/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date: 12/13/2016
Final Order: 03/13/2017
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/13/2017 | $8,106.00 | 03/31/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/30/2016 | $12,471.00 | 01/09/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2016 | $12,471.00 | 01/09/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4): The employer did not develop and implement safe work practices to provide for the control of hazards during operations such as lockout/tagout; confined space entry; opening process equipment or piping; and control over entrance into a facility by maintenance, contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel: West Cooler: On or about May 18, 2016, the Employer did not develop and implement safe work practices for the control of hazards during roof repair work performed by outside contractors that affected process equipment. A leak of ammonia refrigerant occurred in the West Cooler during roof repair when an employee removed a hanger/pipe-support that was supporting several ammonia refrigerant pipes on the roof.