Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.119(e)(6): The employer did not ensure after the initial process hazard analysis that the process hazard analysis was updated and revalidated at least every five (5) years by a team meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(4) to assure that the process hazard analysis was consistent with the current process. The employer does not ensure the initial process hazard analysis is updated and revalidated at least every five (5) years. This violation was observed on or about October 24, 2013, and at times prior thereto in the anhydrous ammonia refrigeration area where employees were exposed to fire, explosion and inhalation hazards when the employer failed to ensure the initial process hazards analysis conducted in 2006 for the Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration System was updated every five (5) years. 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 to ensure the process hazard analysis is updated and revalidated at least every five (5) years.