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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 E03 III Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
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Inspection Nr: 844143.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/09/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 08/09/2013
Final Order: 04/25/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/25/2014 | $0.00 | 08/09/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/26/2013 | $7,000.00 | 08/09/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2013 | $7,000.00 | 08/09/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(iii): The process hazard analysis did not address the engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationship, such as, appropriate detection methodologies to provide early warning of releases. The employer does not ensure that the process hazard analysis addressed the engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationship including appropriate methodologies to provide early warning of releases. The employer failed to ensure that the 2009 process hazard analysis addressed engineering controls such as but not limited to ammonia detectors in the North and South Engine rooms to provide early warning of releases. This condition exposed employees to hazards of fire and explosion or inhalation of ammonia vapors. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking ensure that the process hazard analysis addressed the engineering and administrative controls applicable to the hazards and their interrelationship including appropriate methodologies to provide early warning of releases.