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Standard Cited: 19100111 D11 II Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia.
Inspection Nr: 1179762.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,730.00
Current Penalty: $4,365.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/17/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/30/2016
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/30/2016 | $4,365.00 | 02/17/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2016 | $8,730.00 | 12/15/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.111(d)(11)(ii): An emergency alarm system shall be installed to function in the event the pressure in the container(s) rises to the maximum allowable operating pressure. WORKSHOP: An ammonia pressure detection system/emergency alarm system was not installed on the ammonia refrigeration system unit in the event the pressure in the unit rises. On or about September 21, 2016, the #1 Vilter 450XL compressor valve had clogged, and the dual pressure control to the #1 compressor failed, resulting in ammonia vapor released.