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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E05 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 315091207
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/17/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/21/2012
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/13/2012 | $7,000.00 | 03/21/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/17/2012 | $7,000.00 | 03/21/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5): The employer did not establish a system to communicate the actions to be taken, as a result of the process hazard analysis team's recommendations, to operating, maintenance and other employees whose work assignments are in the process and who could be affected by the recommendations actions: The employer did not communicate the team's findings and recommendations of the January 2008 Clay Center Pump Station NH3 Loading and Storage Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Revalidation Study Reports with the actions to operating, maintenance and other employees whose work assignments are in the process and who may be affected by the recommendations or actions. Employees were exposed to catastrophic release of ammonia which result in asphyxiation, explosion and flash fire leading to death and injury to persons in and near the station. 29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) requires certification and documentation that the abatement of the above violation is completed.